Faculty of Higher Education, City College Plymouth

Foundation Degree Tourism

TOFD100 Tourism Studies

Figure 1: Cremyll Ferry, Cornwall; Nzeluzu, Ghana;

Planters Lodge, Ghana. (Photos: Win Scutt and John Hemingway)

Module Guide 2009-10

Lectures are on Thursday 2.00pm - 3.30pm in K307
Module Leader: Win Scutt, K207, Tel. 305332
E-mail wscutt@cityplym.ac.uk
This Handbook is available on Moodle at http://moodle.cityplym.ac.uk
Please use it in conjunction with the FdSc Tourism Student Handbook, also available on Moodle.
Contents
1. Description of the module ..............................................................................................1

2. Teaching and learning strategies...................................................................................1

3. Learning outcomes.........................................................................................................1

4. Managing your study time in TOFD100.........................................................................2

5. Study skills......................................................................................................................2

6. Lecture programme .......................................................................................................4

7. Weekly readings to support the lecture programme......................................................6

8. Field trip to London ........................................................................................................9

9. Overseas Field Trip........................................................................................................9

10. Moodle.........................................................................................................................9

11. Assessment Schedule and Deadlines........................................................................10

12. Journals .....................................................................................................................10

13. Report ........................................................................................................................11

14. Assessment criteria for the report..............................................................................12

15. Problem Based Learning............................................................................................13

16. Marking criteria for the seminar presentation.............................................................16

17. PowerPoint presentation............................................................................................16

18. Marking criteria for the use of PowerPoint ...............................................................18

19. Journal and Report submission..................................................................................18

20. Test 19

21. Key texts ....................................................................................................................19

22. Reading lists ..............................................................................................................20

23. Links to useful websites for TOFD100 ......................................................................27

1. Description of the module
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop a foundation of knowledge, ideas
and key skills relevant to tourism and a basic understanding of how the industry is
managed. The three main strands explored in the module are the development and
structure of the tourism industry, who the tourists are, and the impacts of tourism. The
module begins by inviting students to consider some of the diverse ways in which tourism
has been defined. The development of tourism is explored from an historical perspective,
emphasising the inherently geographical nature of this activity (movement of people,
goods and services through time and space; spatial distributions; impacts). The module
then introduces students to social, economic, political and environmental aspects of
tourism, so that, upon completion, sufficient introductory knowledge, understanding and
skills are gained in order to undertake advanced level modules (TOFD200 Tourism
Planning and Management; TOFD210 Tour Operations) that explore these themes in
greater depth.

2. Teaching and learning strategies

Student learning is based on a combination of staff-led lectures, seminar activities and
field trips. This introductory module emphasises oral, visual and written communication
skills, which are taught explicitly and assessed. For instance, assessment criteria for the
report include clarity of expression, development of a logical structure, ability to draw upon
a wide range of academic literature and depth of understanding demonstrated. Group
work, numeracy and ICT skills are also developed in this module. Within the Problem
Based Learning (PBL) exercise, students have the opportunity to research and deliver a
presentation that tests oral and visual competence.

3. Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

• recognise the influences of the past, current and future trends in the demand for
and significance of tourism;
• understand the influence of geographical factors on tourism development and
activity;
• demonstrate knowledge of the structure and organisation of the tourism industry;
• identify the interrelations that exist between the various sectors which provide
services and facilities for tourism;
• assess the role of the tourist and describe the needs of different groups;
• demonstrate an understanding of the economic, social and environmental impacts
of tourism activity.

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4. Managing your study time in TOFD100
A module at City College Plymouth entails roughly 200 hours of study over a 30 week
period. These 200 hours indicate the quantity of work that is expected to successfully
complete the module. A typical hourly breakdown for this module might look like this:

TOFD100 Study Hours

Class time (lectures and seminars) and fieldwork 50
Reviewing class notes 10
Essay and Report preparation 65
Seminar presentation preparation 35
Assigned and background reading 30
Revision, review material and end-module test 10
TOTAL 200

Class time equates to approximately 1.5 hours per week. This leaves 5 hours per week
of private study that you should devote to this module. You should expect the majority of
your learning related to this subject to take place outside of the classroom. Therefore,
you are encouraged to establish constructive study habits in order to facilitate your
learning. Experience shows that students who keep pace with required and
recommended readings and allow ample time for preparation tend to earn good marks.
By reading relevant materials before attending a lecture on a set topic you are better
prepared to absorb the content presented.

5. Study skills
Many helpful study skills books for university students have also been published. The
following sources relate to one or more of the study skills that are emphasised in this
module. Others not appearing on this list may prove helpful to you as well. We strongly
recommend that you obtain at least one such skills book to guide your study of Tourism
Management. Consider it a sound investment in the personal library you should aim at
building during the course of your studies. If your finances are limited, the library has
many helpful study skills books available for loan or in-library use.

Learn to dip into books briefly to extract only the sections you need. Developing this
skill will assist you later in the course as you undertake further assignments, especially
the Research Skills module in Year Two.

Please note that these sources appear in the Harvard style. This is the format you will
need to use for all bibliographic entries made in your Tourism Management
assignments.

Burns, T. and Sinfield, S. (2009) Essential study skills: The complete guide to success
@ university, 2nd ed. London: Sage Publications.

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Clark, G. and Wareham, T. (2003) Geography @ university: making the most of your
geography degree and courses. London: Sage Publications.

Cottrell, S. (2009) The study skills handbook, 3rd ed. Houndmills, Basingstoke: Palgrave
Macmillan.

Cottrell, S. (2005) Critical thinking skills: developing effective analysis and argument.
Houndmills, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Drew, S. and Bingham, R. (2004) The student skills guide, 2nd ed. Aldershot, Hampshire:
Gower.

Germov, J. (2000) Get great marks for your essays, 2nd ed. St Leonards, NSW: Allan
and Unwin.

Hart, C. (2001) Doing a literature search: a comprehensive guide for the social sciences.
London: Sage Publications.

Inkpen, G. (1998) Information technology for travel and tourism, 2nd ed. Harlow, Essex:
Longman.

Jaques, D. (1995) Learning in groups, 2nd ed. London: Kogan Page.

* Kneale, P.E. (2003) Study skills for Geography students: a practical guide, 2nd ed.
London: Hodder Arnold.

Korte, G.B. (1997) The GIS book, 4th ed. Santa Fe, NM: OnWord Press.

Langan, J. (1982) Reading and study skills, 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Book
Company.

Lashley, C. and Best, W. (2001) 12 steps to study success. London: Continuum.

Lennon, J.J. ed. (2003) Tourism statistics: international perspectives and current issues.
London: Continuum.

* Levin, P. (2004) Write great essays! Maidenhead: Open University Press.

McIlroy, D. (2003) Studying @ university: how to be a successful student. London: Sage

Publications.

Race, P. (1993) 500 tips for students. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.

Rogers, A. and Viles, H.A. eds. (2003) The student’s companion to Geography, 2nd ed.
Oxford: Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

Saunders, D. ed. (1994) The complete student handbook. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.

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Smith, M. and Smith, G. (1996) A study skills handbook. Oxford: Oxford University
Press.

Van Emden, J. (2004) Presentation skills for students. Houndmills, Basingstoke:

Palgrave Macmillan.

*Highly recommended

The University of Plymouth has also produced a range of useful study guides on
studying, writing, presenting and learning. These are available under Study Guides on
the main FdSc Tourism Moodle page. You should also refer to the FdSc Tourism Style
Manual, especially for Harvard Referencing.

6. Lecture programme
Room: K307 Day: Thursday Time: 2.00pm-3.30pm
Week Date Topic Lecturer

Introduction to the Module

Assessment Briefing: Journals
1 1 October 2009 Win Scutt
Harvard Referencing
Journal

Defining tourism, tourist typologies,

2 8 October 2009 motivations and behaviour Win Scutt
Journal

15 October Plymouth Field Trip

3 Win Scutt
2009 Journal

22 October
4 Historical and spatial development of tourism Win Scutt
2009

Study Review Week

5 November Tourism Sectors

5 Win Scutt
2009 Assessment Briefing: Essay

10-12
6 November No lecture – field trip to London Win Scutt
2009

19 November
7 Library Orientation Ann Gandon
2009

26 November Tourism producers, tourism supply and

8 Win Scutt
2009 demand

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 3 December Economic and political influences
9 Win Scutt
2009 on tourism flows

10 December
10 Tourism in the UK Win Scutt
2009

17 December
11 Online Test n/a
2009

Christmas Vacation

Briefing for Overseas Study Visit

12 7 January 2010 Win Scutt
Preparing Tourism Presentations

14 January
13 Marketing tourism and the media Win Scutt
2010

21 January Tourism impacts

14 Win Scutt
2010 Problem Based Learning Briefing

28 January
15 Managing tourism impacts Win Scutt
2010

4 February
16 Overseas Study Visit Win Scutt
2010

11 February Coastal, urban and rural tourism

17 Win Scutt
2010 Cruise tourism

Study Review Week

25 February
18 Sustainable Plymouth Jackie Young
2010

19 4 March 2010 Climate change, sustainability and tourism Win Scutt

20 11 March 2010 Competition, innovation and future prospects Win Scutt

21 18 March 2010 PBL Review Win Scutt

22 25 March 2010 Seminar Presentations Win Scutt

23 1 April 2010 Seminar Presentations Win Scutt

Easter Vacation

24 22 April 2010 Feedback from Marked Assignments Win Scutt

25 29 April 2010 Feedback from Marked Assignments Win Scutt

26 6 May 2010 Feedback from Marked Assignments Win Scutt

27 13 May 2010 Feedback from Marked Assignments Win Scutt

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 28 20 May 2010 Feedback from Marked Assignments Win Scutt

29 27 May 2010 Feedback from Marked Assignments Win Scutt

7. Weekly readings to support the lecture programme

This module employs a required textbook. Readings are assigned each week
using the required text below:

Cooper, C., Fletcher, J., Fyall, A., Gilbert, D.

and Wanhill, S. (2008) Tourism principles
and practice, 4th ed. Harlow: Pearson
Education Limited. ISBN 9781408200094.

Make sure you have read the relevant sections

before the lecture each week. You will be
expected to be aware of the key concepts,
ideas, theories and terminology covered in the
module textbook.

The module text is complemented by a

companion website at
www.pearsoned.co.uk/cooper and has a rich
resource of learning materials.
Purchase of the book will provide you with an
access code for this website. Further details can Figure 2: Front Cover of Tourism
be found on Moodle. Principles and Practice (Cooper et al.
2008)

Week
Week Topic Page numbers
beginning

An introduction to tourism 2-25

1 1 October 2009

Managing tourism demand 28-41

2 8 October 2009
Tourism consumer behaviour 42-70
15 October
3 2009

22 October
4 2009
The evolution of marketing 511-516

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 Study Review Week
5 November
5 The economic impact of tourism 128-136
2009

10-12
Tourism and development planning 244-277
6 November Tourism under crisis 278-301
2009
Destinations 474-503
19 November
7 2009

Measuring demand for tourism 72-95

26 November
8 2009
Tourism demand determinants and forecasting 96-122
Intermediaries 372-403

The economic impact of tourism 136-159

3 December Public sector and policy 438-472
9 2009 International and political drivers of change 664-667
Political influences on transport for tourism 423-426
10 December
10 2009

17 December
11 2009

Christmas vacation

12 5 January 2010

Marketing for tourism 506-508

12 January Managing marketing for tourism 510-544
13 2010 Marketing planning 546-574
Marketing mix applications 576-621
19 January
15 The environmental impact of tourism 160-184
2010

26 January
15 The socio-cultural impact of tourism 186-213
2010

4 February
16 (Overseas Study Visit)
2010

17 11 February The tourism sector: attractions; 308-341

2010
accommodation; 342-370

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 transportation; 404-423
future trends 426-436

Study Review Week

18 February
18 (Sustainable Plymouth Lecture)
2010

25 February Sustainable tourism 214-243

19 2010 Climate change and tourism Reread 287-298

Tourism futures 656-662

20 4 March 2010 The external environment for tourism: future drivers 662-669
Components of the tourism system: future drivers 669-680

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8. Field trip to London
This module includes a three day field trip to
London to discover the strategies used to manage
tourism in the world’s leading tourism destination.
Attendance on the visit is mandatory. Part of the
examination will be based on the information
collected during fieldwork. Rail fare and
accommodation costing £70 is covered by the
payment you made during induction week towards
trips.

Meet at 8.30am at Plymouth Railway Station for

departure on the 8.55am train on Tuesday, 10th
Figure 3: St Paul's and the Millennium November. On arrival in London, we shall drop our
Bridge, London (Photo: Win Scutt) bags off at the Generator Hostel, where we shall
be staying for two nights. We shall take a walking
tour of some of the key sights. It will be necessary to make comprehensive notes during
the tour so you will need to bring a field notebook and pens. Suitable footwear and
clothing will be required. We shall be returning from Paddington on the 18.03 train,
arriving in Plymouth at 21.17.

9. Overseas Field Trip

This module also includes a 7-day overseas study visit from 29 January to 6 February
2010. Attendance on the field-trip is mandatory. The destination will be decided in the
light of current flight and accommodation prices, and in consultation with students. It is
likely to be to Morocco. The cost will be up to £250 for flight and accommodation, and
can, with your permission, be taken out of your bursary.

10. Moodle
This module is fully supported
by Moodle. Check the site for
notices and learning material
frequently and daily if possible.
Make sure you have entered
your usual email address on
Moodle and check your emails
on a regular basis as any
messages from tutors or other
students will go there via
Moodle. You will find a range of
information including learning
materials, staff details, and the
FdSc Tourism Student
Handbook. Figure 4: Tourism Studies on Moodle

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11. Assessment Schedule and Deadlines

Proportion of
Assessment component
module marks (%)

1. Journal entry demonstrating proper use of Harvard. 10%

2. Journal entry on Tourism news item. 10%

3. Journal entry on Plymouth visit. 10%

4. Report on London Tourism 20%

5. Test 10%

6. Journal entry on Overseas visit. 10%

7. Problem-Based Learning Seminar Presentation 30%

TOTAL 100%

Assessment items are each marked out of 100 percent. Item marks are then weighted to
their percent of the module total, and the weightings summed to yield the module total.
All assignments should be submitted on or before the due date. Please check your
Student Handbook for regulations and the assessment framework.

12. Journals
Each of your four journal entries must be a maximum of 500 words. You are to identify
at least five academic sources relating to each theme, and discuss how their
perspectives relate to the theme.

1. Journal Entry item demonstrating proper use of Harvard

Relates to the following learning outcome:
• demonstrate knowledge of the structure and organisation of the tourism industry;

2. Journal Entry on Current Tourism News Item

Relates to the following learning outcome:
• understand the influence of geographical factors on tourism development and
activity;

3. Journal Entry on Plymouth Visit

Relates to the following learning outcome:
• recognise the influences of the past, current and future trends in the demand for
and significance of tourism;

4. Journal Entry on Overseas Visit

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Relates to the following learning outcome:
• identify the interrelations that exist between the various sectors which provide
services and facilities for tourism;

13. Report
Title: Identify the main types of tourist who visit London and consider how the
tourism industry provides for their interests and needs. Provide relevant
examples as appropriate.

This assignment relates to the following learning outcome:

• assess the role of the tourist and describe the needs of different groups;

Write a 1500 word report on the topic outlined above (approximately six word processed
pages). Be sure to work within the word limit. Only the first 1500 words of the report will
be considered in the marking process. N. B. The reference list does not count towards
the word limit.

You are expected to read relevant academic literature and cite it properly in your
report and reference list. Aim at citing a minimum of five books, official tourism
reports and at least two academic journal articles to support your report.

A good answer will include the use of relevant tourism texts to inform your discussion of
a range of tourism related environmental impacts and explain the relationship between
tourists, the tourist industry and the destination. Provide examples of how management
strategies are used to limit negative environmental impacts and encourage positive
impacts. As you have a word limit of 1500 words your discussion needs to be both
accurate and concise. Remember to focus on London.

The report is an individual assignment so you should not co-operate with anyone in
preparing it. Do not show anyone a draft or final copy of your work. Always attribute
sources properly using the Harvard System as instructed in this module. Unfair practice
will be dealt with severely. Further guidance appears in the FdSc Tourism Student
Handbook. If in doubt, ask your tutor.

An academic report is written in the third person so you should not refer to yourself or
the reader in a direct manner e.g. do not use the terms I, me, we, us or you. A strong
report will provide a summary of tourist types, how their interests and needs are served
by the tourism industry with relevant examples. A very strong report will cite tourism
industry or governmental reports covering the destination or topic.

A comprehensive list of references using the Harvard style of referencing is essential. A

report frequently contains subheadings, lists or bullet points, and may be written in a
numbered format (1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.2.1 etc.)

The following space allocations are provided as a guideline for this assignment:

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Introduction 1 page
Identify the main types of tourist who visit London and consider how the
tourism industry provides for their interests and needs, with examples 4 pages
Conclusion 1 page

14. Assessment criteria for the report

The report you submit will be marked against the following criteria:

(a) Report layout and standard of presentation: The report must be typed or
word-processed in 12 point Arial font, contain no more than 1500 words*, be 1.5
spaced; have numbered pages; use a logical format; and be well presented and
carefully edited. Name the file as instructed above.

(* Note that the reference list does not count toward the word limit and should
appear single spaced with double spacing between references. Place all
references in one list in alphabetical order by author surname and do not use
bullet points.)

(b) Standard of English: Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation should be

employed. Work should be clearly written using continuous prose (do not make
lists or bullet points or use subheadings). Write from the third person or detached
perspective (avoid first and second person i.e. I, me, we, our, us, you) and
employ a varied and appropriate vocabulary (avoid slang and informal
expressions, repetition and contractions).

(c) Structure: Is it clear and logical? Does the report contain an introduction, body
and conclusion? Does the introduction set out the purpose of the report in a
concise manner? Does the conclusion contain a summary of the main arguments
together with key concluding statements? Does the report flow well? Is the line
of argument coherent and well balanced?

(d) Content/Discussion: The report should demonstrate an appropriate depth of

knowledge and understanding of relevant concepts, issues and trends; employ
relevant data; possess clarity and quality of expression and explanation; develop
a coherent line of argument, an ability to address the set topic; be accurate;
reflect critical awareness; contain citations of appropriate literature; compare and
contrast material effectively; employ a balanced use of evidence and relevant
supporting statements. The work should avoid rambling, vague and unsupported
statements.

(e) Sources: Is the report well researched? Is a wide range of relevant reference
materials used to support the report e.g. books, journals, reports? A minimum of
ten sources is suggested. Is material cited accurately and used to best effect?
Are page numbers provided for quotes, data and specific ideas? Is a complete

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 reference list provided on a separate page at the end of the report using the
Harvard style of referencing with accuracy?

15. Problem Based Learning

This assignment, worth 30% of the marks awarded for this 20 credit module, is
structured around a programme of small group meetings. You will be formed into study
groups. The module will be delivered using the Problem Based Learning approach.

This assignment relates to the following learning outcome:

• demonstrate an understanding of the economic, social and environmental impacts
of tourism activity.

Brief
You will be divided into two or more groups to work together on your problem-based
learning assignment. Your group will be issued with a statement drawn from a current
from a current dilemma in the tourism industry. It will be your job to investigate the
background to the dilemma and report on its implications in a balanced way.

Assessment
• PBL session feedback
• PBL minutes (1,500 words)
• Oral Presentation (15 minutes)
• Summary Report (500 words)
• Seminar (30 minutes)

Should you fail to meet a deadline for coursework then you must make sure that you
submit an Extenuating Circumstances Form supported by relevant medical evidence.

This is group work and marks will be allocated to the group on an equal basis, unless
there is strong evidence that a group member has not contributed.

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Components of Module Assessment

PBL Your mark will be based on attendance, level of pro- 20%

session action, evidence of research and written contribution
feedback (Learning Objective notes).
Failure to attend a PBL session will mean a zero mark for
that session.
Study The Study Group will produce minutes of up to 1,500 30%
Group words plus appendices, submitted digitally through
minutes Moodle within one week of your presentation.

Cover page to include: Times, Venue, Chair, Secretariat,

Attendees, Apologies and the Unit Title.

Learning Objectives followed by synthesis of work done

and conclusions drawn by the Study Group

Supplementary material from other members of your

Study Group can be submitted for inclusion in
Appendices.

Use a report style - bold headings, bullet points etc. Word

process.

You are encouraged to use collaborative software such

as Google Docs to write your minutes, inviting your
module tutor to view your documents.

Work as a team. Help each other. Make full use of the

PBL approach
Presentation Your mark will be based on how you work as a team, the 20%
quality of your presentation including PowerPoint and
any other audio-visual materials, and how well you
communicate your research. A digital copy of the
PowerPoint is to be submitted to Moodle within one week
of your presentation. You are encouraged to use
collaborative software such as Google Presentations to
design your visuals, inviting your module tutor to view
your presentation.
Written Your group must produce a 500 word report summarising 10%
Report your conclusions. This is to be handed out before or after
your presentation, and a digital copy to be submitted to
Moodle within one week of your presentation.
Seminar Your group will lead a discussion with the members of 20%
the other PBL groups. You will be marked on how well
you lead the discussion, your ability to field questions,
and how well you summarise the discussion.

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Attendance at PBL sessions

The effectiveness of this method of learning is optimised if groups are working together
actively and consistently. This means that student attendance for the PBL sessions is of
prime importance. If groups are not at or very near their maximum numbers for every
session then those who are in attendance are being disadvantaged. Low numbers
means less participation/discussion and fewer ideas. As stated above, failure to attend a
PBL session will mean a zero mark for that session.

Be active. Contribute to PBL and learn more effectively.

Problem Based Learning - The Seven Jumps

1. Clarify terms, names and concepts used - is it clear what is being read? With
clarification the Study Group is unambiguously unequivocal about the information
provided.

2. Attempt to define the problem - what do you wish to explain? The Study Group must
agree on what you consider needs to be explained.

3. Analyse the problem - this is the brainstorming stage in search of possible

explanations. What do the Study Group members know and what they think they know
about the ‘problem’? Prior Knowledge is activated.

4. Make an inventory of the explanations inferred from the step above - what is clear and
understood? What remains unclear and undecided? Ideas generated in Step 3 are
arranged, surveyed and sorted. It becomes clear where the gaps are and what needs to
be studied.

5. Formulate the Learning Objectives - what do you need to do to better understand the
problem? What do you need to research? What information do you need to gather?

6. Self-study in the 'study landscape' - this is the information gathering stage.

7. Report back and synthesise the newly acquired knowledge - this is the discussion
stage. Did you acquire a better understanding of the nature and dynamics of the
problem? Supplementary Learning Objectives may have to be formulated if gaps still
exist.

What to submit on the day your presentation is made

1. A 500 word summary report

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What to submit within one week of your presentation is made

Digital copy of the PowerPoint (or a link to your Google Presentation) submitted to
Moodle with the filename TOFD101.7group1.doc
Digital copy of the Minutes (or a link to your Google Docs) submitted to Moodle with the
filename TOFD101.7group1.doc
Digital copy of the Summary Report (or a link to your Google Docs) submitted to Moodle
with the filename TOFD101.7reportgroup1.doc

All the above steps must be completed before the deadline. Marks will be
deducted from work that has been submitted incorrectly. Incomplete or late
submissions will not be assessed.

Note: You will need to bring with you a copy of your PowerPoint presentation on CD-
Rom or USB Flash Pen for use during your seminar presentation. It is your
responsibility to check that your work can be used on College computers so if you
work from home check your PowerPoint file on a College computer before
opening your file in the classroom.

Criteria for allocating presentation marks follow. The presentation is worth a total of 100
points with a breakdown as follows:

16. Marking criteria for the seminar presentation

Weighting Criteria Mark
allocation
10% Overall structure/organisation of material - flow/clarity/pace /10
5% Introduction - be sure to introduce yourself, tell us what your /5
presentation topic is and what you plan to cover in your talk
20% Content - body of the presentation, tourism focus, relevant points /20
made, accuracy and data handling
5% Conclusion – summary points made, end with a bang, not a /5
whimper, is it clear that you have finished?
10% Eye contact – be sure to look at all members of the audience /10
regularly
10% Posture, bearing and demeanour /10
10% Enthusiasm for the subject matter - energy/ability to get the /10
audience interested in the topic
10% Voice projection – is the speaker audible? Vocal tone, clarity and /10
quality
10% English usage – varied vocabulary, avoid slang and informal /10
language
10% Use of note card – use it to prompt you, do not read to us, /10
*Automatic deduction of 10 marks for reading to audience
Total /100
17. PowerPoint presentation

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The PowerPoint presentation is designed to support your oral presentation and should
contain the following slides:

Text

Slide 1 PB Topic Title

your group name and names of team members
TOFD100 Tourism Studies: Problem Based Learning
date of presentation

Footer – City College Plymouth

Slides 2-5 Appropriate headings and text to support your oral presentation
You must include at least one visual image and also reference the source
e.g.

Map of Spain
Source: Lonely Planet, 2009

Slide 6 References
These should be presented using the Harvard style of referencing
including the full citation for any images used, for example

Lonely Planet. (2009) Map of Spain [online] Available from:

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/spain/ [Accessed 19.9.2009].

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18. Marking criteria for the use of PowerPoint
Criteria for allocating presentation marks follow.
The presentation is worth a total of 100 points with a breakdown as follows:

Weighting Criteria Mark

allocation
20% Effective use of PowerPoint during presentation – pace, /20
confidence, technical knowledge
20% Effective use of images – at least one should be used, suitable /20
size and clarity with correct referencing
20% Effective use of text – appropriate content supporting the oral /20
presentation, spelling and grammar
20% Slide construction – font, size, clarity, colour balance /20
20% Accuracy of referencing – references must follow the Harvard /20
style
Total /100

Each slide should contain the footer text City College Plymouth using Arial font size 12.
Use Arial font 24 for the main text of the presentation. You may use animation and
transition effects to demonstrate your ability to use PowerPoint effectively but they must
be appropriate.

19. Journal and Report submission

It is your responsibility to submit your work on time and in the correct format and
place. You must submit your work digitally through Moodle.

To submit a journal entry, go to the Moodle page for your module and click on the
‘Journals’ button from the menu on the left hand side of the page. Write your journal in
the space provided for the appropriate journal.

To submit an assignment electronically, go to the Moodle page for your module and click
on the ‘Assignments’ button from the menu on the left hand side of the page. Click on
the relevant assignment title and submit your assignment by using ‘file upload’ option.
Use the browse facility to locate the file you want to upload then press ‘submit’ to send
the document to the Module Leader.

You will see a confirmation message from Moodle that your assignment has been
submitted successfully. If you do not receive a confirmation message shortly after
sending your file, you have not submitted the work correctly. Try again following the
above steps carefully. Moodle will automatically email the Module Leader to report that
you have submitted your assignment.

If it is not possible for you to submit your assignment through Moodle for any reason,
under special circumstances it is possible for you to email your work to the module
leader. If this is not possible either, you may submit a hard copy to the HE Faculty Office
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where you must obtain a receipt for your work. However you submit your work, you must
do it before the deadline or you will receive a zero mark for your work.

The electronic version of your coursework must be in MS Word and labelled with your
surname, the module code and mode of assessment. For example, the file for
your essay should be named as follows: TOFD100Surnameessay.doc.
N.B. Always retain at least one complete hard copy, one electronic copy and one
back up electronic copy of the final version of your submitted work. You are
encouraged to save your work on your student computer account at City College
Plymouth for added security.

If you realise you have made a mistake with your electronic submission then you must
contact the Module Leader. It is important that you upload your file well before the
submission deadline to give you time to contact the Module Leader if anything goes
wrong. If you e-mail the Module Leader on the date and time the submission is due, the
Module Leader may not be sympathetic, unless there is an officially reported fault. On
another technical note, the software does not like very long file names – so please make
sure that your file name (the one you upload from your computer or disk) is short and
succinct – no more than 20 letters. It should follow the following format:
TOFD100Surnameessay.doc. If you have a long surname, shorten your name using
the first six letters.

You are reminded that it is your personal responsibility to ensure that your work is
submitted on time and in the correct manner and format.

20. Test
The test is designed to check the underpinning knowledge you have learned during the
first term. Without this knowledge, you would find it difficult to progress to the more
demanding aspects of this module.

21. Key texts

Required text

The following text is required for purchase as part of the module as it provides
essential reading material.

Cooper, C., Fletcher, J., Fyall, A., Gilbert, D. and Wanhill, S. (2008) Tourism
principles and practice, 4th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
ISBN 9781408200094.

Note: The module text contains a helpful glossary from pp. 681-688.
The companion web site for the required text may be found at
www.pearsoned.co.uk/cooper.

Recommended texts

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The following books are recommended for purchase and will help support your learning
during the module.

Hall, C.M. and Page, S.J. (2006) The geography of tourism and recreation: environment,
place and space, 3rd ed. Abingdon: Routledge.

Page, S.J. (2007) Tourism management: managing for change, 2nd ed. Oxford:
Butterworth-Heinemann.

Shaw, G. and Williams, A.M. (2002) Critical issues in tourism: a geographical

perspective, 2nd ed. Oxford: Blackwell.

Williams, S. (1998) Tourism geography. London: Routledge.

22. Reading lists

The following list contains further material to assist you in reading around the topics that
are covered each week in the lecture programme. Each chapter of the module text book
also provides a very useful list of references cited within it as well as a list of annotated
further reading. These lists will prove useful to you as you study other tourism modules
as well.

Lecture 2. Defining tourism, tourist typologies, motivations and behaviour

Krippendorf, J. (1988) The holiday makers; understanding the impact of leisure and
travel. London: Heinemann.

Mazanec, J. (1995) Constructing traveller types. In: R. Butler and D. Pearce eds.
Change in tourism: people, places and processes. London: Routledge, pp.137-158.

Pearce, D. (1995) Tourism today: a geographical analysis, 2nd ed. Harlow: Longman,
pp.3-30.

Ryan, C. (1991) Recreational tourism: a social science perspective. London: Routledge,

pp.5-34.

Shaw, G. and Williams, A.M. (2002) Critical issues in tourism: a geographical

perspective, 2nd ed. Oxford: Blackwell.

Lecture 4. Historical and spatial development of tourism

Gilbert, D.C. (1990) Conceptual issues in the meaning of tourism. In: C.P. Cooper ed.
Progress in tourism, recreation and hospitality management: Vol 2. London:
Belhaven
Press, pp.4-27.

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Hall, C.M. and Page, S.J. (2006) The geography of tourism and recreation: environment,
place and space, 3rd ed. London: Routledge.

Holloway, J.C. (1998) The business of tourism, 5th ed. Harlow: Longman, pp.16-40.

Orams, M. (1999) Marine tourism: development, impacts and management. London:

Routledge, pp.8-30.

Page, S.J. (2007) Tourism management: managing for change, 2nd ed. Oxford:
Butterworth-Heinemann, pp.28-55.

Shaw, G. and Williams, A. eds. (1997) The rise and fall of British coastal resorts: cultural
and economic perspectives. London: Pinter Publishers.

Williams, S. (1998) Tourism geography. London: Routledge.

Withey, L. (1998) Grand tours and Cook’s tours: a history of leisure travel, 1750-1915.
London: Arum Press.

Lecture 8. Tourism producers, tourism supply and demand

Cooper, C. (1997) Parameters and indicators of the decline of the British seaside resort.
In: G. Shaw and A.M. Williams eds. The rise and fall of British coastal resorts:
cultural and economic perspectives. London: Pinter, pp.79-101.

Hall, C.M. and Page, S.J. (2006) The geography of tourism and recreation:
environment, place and space, 3rd ed. London: Routledge, pp.33-90 and 92-143.

Holloway, J.C. (1998) The business of tourism, 5th ed. Harlow: Longman.

Ioannides, D. and Debbage, K.G. eds. (1998) The economic geography of the tourist
industry: a supply-side analysis. London: Routledge.

Page, S.J. (2007) Tourism management: managing for change, 2nd ed. Oxford:
Butterworth-Heinemann, pp.64-90 and 91-119.

Pigram, J. (1995) Resource constraints on tourism. In: R. Butler and D. Pearce eds.
Change in tourism: people, places and processes. London: Routledge, pp.208-228.

Shaw, G. and Williams, A.M. (1988) Tourism and employment: reflections on a pilot
study of Looe, Cornwall. Area 20(1), pp.23-34.

Uysal, M. (1998) The determinants of tourism demand: a theoretical perspective. In: D.

Ioannides and K.G. Debbage eds. The economic geography of the tourist industry: a
supply-side analysis. London: Routledge, pp.79-95.

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Williams, A.M. and Shaw, G. (1991) Tourism and economic development: Western
European experiences, 2nd ed. London: Bellhaven.

Witt, S., Brooke, M. and Buckley, P. (1991) The management of international tourism.
London: Unwin Hyman.

Lecture 9. Economic and political influences on tourism flows

Hall, C.M. and Page, S.J. (2001) The geography of tourism and recreation: environment,
place and space, 2nd ed. London: Routledge.

Harrison, D. (1992) Tourism to less developed countries: the social consequences. In:
D. Harrison ed. Tourism and the less developed countries. Chichester: John Wiley
and Sons Ltd., pp.19-34.

Hughes, H.L. (1991) Holidays and the economically disadvantaged. Tourism

Management 12(3), pp.193-196.

Ioannides, D. and Debbage, K.G. eds. (1998) The economic geography of the tourist
industry: a supply-side analysis. London: Routledge.

Patmore, J.A. (1983) Recreation and resources: leisure patterns and leisure places.
Oxford: Blackwell.

Shaw, G. and Williams, A.M. (2002) Critical Issues in Tourism: a geographical

perspective, 2nd ed. Oxford: Blackwell.

Williams, S. (1998) Tourism Geography. London: Routledge.

Lectures 6 and 13. Marketing tourism and the media; Urban tourism

Law, C.M. (1993) Urban tourism: attracting visitors to large cities. London: Mansell.

Lumsdon, L. (1992) Marketing for tourism: case study assignments. London: Macmillan.

Page, S.J. (1995) Urban tourism. London: Routledge.

Prentice, R. (1993) Tourism and heritage attractions. London: Routledge.

Lectures 15 and 16. Tourism impacts

Becken, S. (2002) The energy costs of the Ecotourism Summit in Quebec. Research
note. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 10(5), pp.454-456.

Becken, S. (2002) Analysing international tourist flows to estimate energy use

associated with air travel. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 10(2), pp.114-131.

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Becken, S. and Simmons, D. (2002) Understanding energy consumption patterns of
tourist attractions and activities in New Zealand. Tourism Management 23(4),
pp.343-354.

Brunt, P. and Courtney, P. (1999) Host perceptions of sociocultural impacts. Annals of

Tourism Research 26(3), pp.493-515.

Butler, R. (1998) Tourism and recreation in rural areas. Chichester: John Wiley and
Sons.

Cooper, C. (1998) Tourism development: environmental and community issues.

Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.

Edington, J.M. and Edington, M.A. (1986) Ecology, recreation and tourism. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.

France, L. ed. (1997) The earthscan reader in sustainable tourism. London: Earthscan.

France, L. (1999) Sustainable tourism. In: M. Pacione ed. Applied geography: principles
and practice. London: Routledge, pp.321-332.

Green, B. (1985) Countryside conservation: the protection and management of amenity

ecosystems. London: Allen and Unwin.

Hall, C.M. and Lew, A. eds. (1998) Sustainable tourism: a geographical perspective.
Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.

Hall, C.M. and Page, S.J. (2006) The geography of tourism and recreation: environment,
place and space, 3rd ed. London: Routledge.

Harrison, C. (1996) The best available place - reconciling leisure uses of the countryside

and their environmental impact. Area 28(3), pp.339-346.

Harrison, L.C. and Husbands, W. eds. (1996) Practicing responsible tourism:

international case studies in tourism, planning, policy and development. Chichester:
John Wiley and Sons.

Holden, A. (2003) In need of new environmental ethics for tourism? Annals of Tourism
Research 30(1), pp.94-108.

Holloway, J.C. (1998) The business of tourism. Harlow: Longman.

Høyer, K.G. and Naess, P. (2001) Conference tourism: a problem for the environment,
as well as for research? Journal of Sustainable Tourism 9(6), pp.451-470.

Hunter, C. and Green, H. (1995) Tourism and the environment: a sustainable

relationship? London: Routledge.
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Lea, J. (1988) Tourism and development in the Third World. London: Routledge.

Mason, P. (1990) Tourism: environment and development perspectives. London: World

Wildlife Fund.

Mathieson, A. and Wall, G. (1982) Tourism: economic, physical and social impacts.
Harlow: Longman, pp.35-92.

Orams, M. (1999) Marine tourism: development, impacts and management. London:

Routledge.

Page, S.J. (2007) Tourism management: managing for change, 2nd ed. Oxford:
Butterworth-Heinemann.

Pearlman, D.J. (1999) The Environment Act 1995 and quiet enjoyment: implications for
countryside recreation in the national parks of England and Wales, U.K. Area 31(1),
pp.59-66.

Ryan, C. (1991) Recreational tourism: a social science perspective. London: Routledge,

pp.5-35.

Tivers, J. (1997) From artificiality to authenticity?: The development of dry ski-slopes in

England and Wales. Area 29(4), pp.344-356.

Williams, S. (1998) Tourism geography. London: Routledge.

Lecture 17. Coastal, urban and rural tourism, Cruise tourism

Burton, R. (1995) Travel geography, 2nd ed. London: Pitman Publishing.

Butler, R., Hall, C.M. and Jenkins, J. eds. (1997) Tourism and recreation in rural areas.
Chichester: John Wiley and Sons Ltd.

Cocks, C. (2001) Doing the town: the rise of urban tourism in the United States.
Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.

Law, C.M. (1994) Urban tourism: attracting visitors to large cities. London: Mansell.

Page, S. (1995) Urban tourism. London: Routledge.

Page, S.J., Brunt, P., Busby, G. and Connell, J. (2001) Tourism: a modern synthesis.
London: Thomson Learning.

Page, S.J. and Getz, D. eds. (1997) The business of rural tourism: international
perspectives. London: International Thomson Business Press.

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Page, S.J. and Hall, C.M. (2003) Managing urban tourism. Harlow: Pearson Education
Limited.

Pearce, D. (1989) Tourist development, 2nd ed. Harlow: Addison Wesley Longman
Limited.

Pearce, D. (1995) Tourism today: a geographical analysis, 2nd ed. Harlow: Longman
Scientific and Technical.

Roberts, L. and Hall, D. (2001) Rural tourism and recreation: principles to practice.
Wallingford: CABI Publishing.

Tribe, J., Font, X., Griffiths, N., Vickery, R. and Yale, K. (2000) Environmental
management for rural tourism and recreation. London: Cassell.

Tyler, D., Guerrier, Y. and Robertson, M. eds. (1998) Managing tourism in cities: policy,
process and practice. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons Ltd.

Cruise tourism
Burton, R. (1995) Travel geography, 2nd ed. London: Pitman Publishing.

Dickinson, B. and Vladimir, A. (1997) Selling the sea: an inside look at the cruise
industry. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Jaakson, R. (2004) Beyond the tourist bubble?: cruise ship passengers in port. Annals
of Tourism Research 31(1), pp.44-60.

Lois, P., Wang, J., Wall, A. and Ruxton, T. (2003) Formal safety assessment of cruise
ships. Tourism Management 25(1), pp.93-109.

Wood, R.E. (2000) Caribbean cruise tourism: globalization at sea. Annals of Tourism
Research 27(2), pp.345-370.

Wood, R.E. (2004) Cruiseships: deterritorialized destinations. In: L. Lumsdon and S.J.
Page eds. Tourism and transport: issues and agenda for the new millennium. Oxford:
Elsevier, pp.133-145.

Lecture 19. Climate change, sustainability and tourism

Becken, S. and Hay, J. E. (2007) Tourism and climate change: risks and opportunities.
Clevedon: Channel View Publications.

Climate Change and Tourism Conference - Investigating the Interactions Between

Climate Change and Tourism, 11-14 June 2006, Westelbeers, The Netherlands,
sponsored by éCLAT. [online] Available at http://www.cru.uea.ac.uk/tourism
[Accessed 20.9.2009].

Fennell, D. A. (1999) Ecotourism. London: Routledge.

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Hall, C.M. and Highham, J. eds. (2005) Tourism, recreation and climate change.
Clevedon: Channel View Publications.

Hall, C.M. and Lew, A.A. eds. (1998) Sustainable tourism: a geographical perspective.
Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.

Hamilton, J.M., Maddison, D.J. and Tol, R.S.J. (2005) Climate change and international
tourism: a simulation study. Global Environmental Change 15(3), pp. 253–266.

Holden, A. (2000) Environment and tourism. London: Routledge.

Matzarakis, A. and de Freitas, C.R. eds. 2001. Proceedings of the first international
workshop on climate, tourism and recreation, Halkidiki, Greece, 5-10 October 2001.
International Society of Biometeorology. [online] Available at http://www.mif.uni-
freiburg.de/ISB/ws/papers/cover.pdf [Accessed 20.9.2009].

Viner, D. and Amelung, B. (2003) Climate change, the environment and tourism: the
interactions. Proceedings of the ESF-LESC workshop, Milan, 4-6 June 2003. Publ.
éCLAT Climatic Research Unit, Norwich, 63pp. [online] Available at
http://www.cru.uea.ac.uk/tourism/ESF-Final-Report.pdf [Accessed 20.9.2009].

World Tourism Organization (WTO). (2003) Proceedings of the First International

Conference on Climate Change and Tourism, Djerba, Tunisia, 9-11 April 2003.
[online] Available at http://www.world-tourism.org/sustainable/climate/final-report.pdf
[Accessed 20.9.2009].

Lecture 20. Competition, innovation and future prospects

Becken, S., Simmons, D. and Frampton, C. (2003) Energy use associated with different
travel choices. Tourism Management 24(3), pp.267-278.

Hall, C.M. and Page, S.J. (2001) The geography of tourism and recreation:
environment, place and space, 2nd ed. London: Routledge, pp.328-343.

Page, S.J. (2007) Tourism management: managing for change, 2nd ed. Oxford:
Butterworth-Heinemann, pp.429-457.

Page, S.J., Brunt, P., Busby, G. and Connell, J. (2001) Tourism: a modern synthesis.
London: Thomson Learning.

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23. Links to useful websites for TOFD100
CIA The World Fact Book http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook

éCLAT (a virtual network for the study of the interactions between climate and tourism)
at http://www.e-clat.org/

European Commission Enterprise and Industry – Tourism

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/services/tourism/index_en.htm

Landcare Research (New Zealand) Travel and tourism calculator – calculate your CO2
emissions due to travel and tourism at
http://www.carbonzero.co.nz/EmissionsCalc/tourismeditor.aspx

Pro-Poor Tourism http://www.propoortourism.org.uk/

Southwest Tourism http://www.swtourism.co.uk/

Statistics on Tourism and Research http://www.staruk.org.uk (website now closed)

Tourism Concern http://www.tourismconcern.org.uk

Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory http://www.towd.com/

UK Government, Department for Culture, Media and Sport http://www.culture.gov.uk

Visit Britain http://www.visitbritain.com

World Tourism Organization http://www.unwto.org/index.php

World Travel and Tourism Council http://www.wttc.org/

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