to5002_subject outline sp23 2015

Subject Outline

Subject Name: Introduction to Tourism and the Environment

Subject Code: TO5002:03

Study Period: SP23, 2015

Study Mode: Internal

Campus: Brisbane

Subject Coordinator: Dr Alastair Birtles

Subject Lecturer: Julija Ovnic SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE SUBJECT COORDINATOR

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This subject outline has been prepared by Dr Alastair Birtles for the College of Business, Law and Governance, Division of Tropical Environments and Societies, James Cook University. Updated 18 November 2015.

Q1. This subject is offered across more than one campus and/or mode and/or teaching period within the one calendar year.

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Q2. If yes [Q1], the design of all offerings of this subject ensure the same learning outcomes and assessment types and weightings.

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Q3. If no [Q2], _________________________ has authorised any variations, in terms of equivalence.

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Contents

Section 1. Subject at a Glance .............................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Staff contact details ........................................................................................................................ 4

1.2 Student participation requirements ................................................................................................. 4

1.3 Key dates ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Section 2. Subject Details ..................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Subject description ......................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Subject and course learning outcomes ........................................................................................... 5

2.3 Learning and teaching in this subject ............................................................................................. 5

2.4 Student feedback on subject .......................................................................................................... 6

2.5 Subject resources and special requirements .................................................................................. 6

Section 3. Assessment Details ............................................................................................................. 8 3.1 Requirements for completion of subject.......................................................................................... 8

3.2 Feedback on student learning ........................................................................................................ 8

3.3 Assessment Tasks ......................................................................................................................... 8

Section 4. Other Information about Assessment and Student Support .......................................... 15 4.1 Submission and return of assessment .......................................................................................... 15

4.2 Plagiarism and referencing ........................................................................................................... 15

4.3 Important advice relating to examinations .................................................................................... 15

4.4 Student support ............................................................................................................................ 16

Section 5. Subject Calendar ................................................................................................................ 17


Section 1. Subject at a Glance

The following summary provides a quick reference to the most important aspects of this subject. Please ensure that you have read the entire subject guide in full.

1.1 Staff contact details

The following staff members are responsible for the preparation or delivery of this subject. Please contact the relevant staff member if you have any concerns during the study period.

Teaching team Staff member Campus Room Phone# Email Consultation

times*

Subject Coordinator Dr Alastair Birtles TSV

Lecturers Julija Ovnic

Dr Niki Macionis JCUB L6 NA

[email protected]

[email protected]

After each lecture

*Other consultation times by appointment only.

1.2 Student participation requirements

The JCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy (4.3) indicates that, a 3 credit point subject will require a 130 hour work load of study-related participation (including class attendance) over the duration of the study period, irrespective of mode of delivery. This work load comprises timetabled hours and other attendance requirements, as well as personal study hours, including completion of assessment requirements. Note that attendance at specified classes may be a mandatory requirement for satisfactory completion of some subjects (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy, 5.9); and that additional hours may be required per week for those students in need of English language, numeracy or other learning support.

Key subject activities Time Room/ Location

Lecture/Tutorial No.1 Thursday 9:00 13:00pm 802 Tutorial No 2 Thursday 13:00 15:00pm 301

Field Trip TBA TBA

For information on the days and times when lectures, tutorials, workshops, etc. are scheduled for all of your subjects, visit JCUB Lecture Timetables at http://www.jcub.edu.au/students/subject-information.aspx

As a guideline you should therefore allocate 10 hours per subject per week. Students enrolled in TO5002 should attend the four hours of contact time set aside for each week including lecture and tutorial. The remaining hours should be made up of independent study, including lots of reading and preparation of assignments.

Tutorials will commence in Week 2 but there will be an Independent Library Project in Week 1 (given to you at the first Lecture) that will help you get started on your Essay Plan assignment. You will only have to attend one tutorial per week. Further details and tutorial sigh-up will take place in Week 2.

This subject includes a full day FIELD TRIP (approximately 7am-5pm). The date and location will be confirmed later in the trimester. This field trip is a very important component of these subjects and at least two of your pieces of assessment will draw upon this experience.

1.3 Key dates

A summary of the assessable items for TO5002 is provided in the table below. Please read through the assessment details presented later in this subject guide.

Item Supervised individual assessment

Weight Due Date

Census date see 2015 Study Period and Census Dates

Last date to withdraw without

academic penalty see 2015 Study Period and Census Dates

1. Essay Plan 25% Week 4

2. Seminar Presentation 20% During Tutorials in Weeks 7, 8 & 9

3. Field Trip Report 25% Week 10

4. Final Exam X 30% Examination Period


You must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject. In addition, the expectation is to obtain at least an average of 50% over the invigilated component (supervised individual assessment) within a subject to pass the subject overall. Any student who does not achieve a pass in the invigilated component may, in exceptional circumstances, be reviewed by the School Assessment Committee. Students who have completed less than 100% of the assessment will be subject to review by the School Assessment Committee which could result in an overall fail.

Section 2. Subject Details

2.1 Subject description

This subject examines the positive and negative impacts of tourism on the physical, economic and socio-cultural environment. It includes an extensive introduction to key ecological theories and to a wide range of Australian environments and the major biophysical processes which structure them. Current models of tourism development and its impacts are reviewed and aspects of the legislative framework governing the interaction between tourism and the environment are examined. Although the course has an Australian and Asia-Pacific emphasis, it takes an international perspective with examples from Africa, North America and Europe also reviewed. An additional project is also required.

2.2 Subject and course learning outcomes

The following table shows the alignment between the learning outcomes at the course and subject level and assessment. Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

Subject Learning Outcomes Assessment

1. Develop a critical appreciation of environmental factors important to tourism development, and the social and biophysical impacts of tourism

Lectures, Tutorials, Field Trip & Report, Essay Plan, Seminars, Exam

2. Knowledge of Australian environmental legislation regulating the impacts of tourism

Lectures, Field Trip & Report, Exam

3. Evaluate the roles of tourism and environmental agencies in managing & controlling the impacts of tourism, particularly in protected areas

Lectures, Tutorials, Field Trip & Report, Essay Plan, Seminars, Exam

4. Critically review green tourism practices, environmental interpretation, eco-certification, carbon offsets and other tools and techniques for achieving sustainable tourism

Lectures, Seminars, Field Trip & Report, Essay Plan, Exam

5. Develop students research, field observation, report & essay writing and presentation skills

Tutorials, Essay Plan, Field Trip & Report, Seminars

2.3 Learning and teaching in this subject

This subject uses a combination of approaches to teaching and learning, including both student-centred and teacher-directed approaches. The content of the subject is disseminated using a variety of teaching strategies including lectures, tutorials, group work, case studies, a seminar series, discussions, a field trip, and readings from the textbook and other material in Reserve Online.

You are expected to be an active participant in the learning process and are encouraged to participate fully in tutorials/workshops and undertake weekly readings. Four hours each week is not a lot of time to spend together and one of the best ways to do well in this subject is to ensure you make the most of these learning experiences.

This subject takes a very holistic approach to the environment and is firmly based on the four pillars of Quadruple-Bottom Line (QBL) sustainability (which includes not only the traditional economic, environmental and socio-cultural areas but also good governance). It therefore includes quite a wide range of content and the Seminar Series plays a particularly important role in integrating the diverse material covered in the subject. By the time you have presented one and listened to about seven other topics (and hopefully taken part in some vigorous discussion on each) you will have an enhanced understanding of the implementation of theory in practical, applied situations.


Beyond the classroom, your learning experience will be greatly enhanced if you collaborate and share ideas with other students. One easy way to achieve this is to form a study group with 2-3 other students with similar needs and expectations. I can assist with this.

The Field Trip is also a powerful experience which allows you to see first-hand, the realities of managing tourism and its impacts especially in relation to natural areas/protected areas in the terrestrial and marine parks. You will be given 2 locations to choose from and further details/resources will be provided on LearnJCU and in class.

2.4 Student feedback on subject

As part of our commitment at JCU to improving the quality of our courses and teaching, we regularly seek feedback on your learning experiences. Student feedback informs evaluation of subject and teaching strengths and areas that may need refinement or change. YourJCU Subject and Teaching Surveys provide a formal and confidential method for you to provide feedback about your subjects and the staff members teaching within them. These surveys are available to all students through LearnJCU. You will receive an email invitation when the survey opens. We value your feedback and ask that you to provide considered feedback for each of your subjects.

2.5 Subject resources and special requirements

Prescribed Text

Newsome, D., Moore, S.A., & Dowling, R.K. (2002). Natural Area Tourism: Ecology, Impacts and Management. Clevedon: Channel View Publications.

A new (2nd) edition (Newsome et al., 2013) has just recently become available. Either edition is fine.

Online and Electronic Resources

Further Reading (In JCU Library Reserve Online collection [now located under "Readings & Past Exams"] search under BX3091, TO5002, EV2201 AND TO2000 [the code for a previous version of this subject] but note there is a lot of overlap between what is listed under each subject code)

http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/libcomp/index.htm Strongly recommended weekly readings (*) and books will be listed for most weeks lecture topic. Those for Weeks 1 & 2 are shown below to get you started. Books, reports and journal articles identified here are all available on Reserve Online.

Week 1 Overview: Tourism & the Environment

Aplin, G. (1998). Evolving values, attitudes & social pressures in Australia. In Australians & their environment: An introduction to environmental studies (pp.124-155, 266-271). Oxford.

*Dowling, R. (2001). Environmental tourism. In N. & N. Douglas, & R. Derrett (Eds.), Special interest tourism (pp. 283-306). Brisbane: John Wiley & Sons Australia.

Mowforth, M., & Munt, I. (2003). Environmentalism and new tourism. In Tourism and sustainability: Development and new tourism in the Third World (pp. 146-164). Routledge.

*Newsome, D., Moore, S.A., & Dowling, R.K. (2002). Introduction. In Natural area tourism.

*Swarbrooke, J. (1999). The environmental dimension. In Sustainable tourism management (49-58). Wallingford: CABI Publishing.

Weaver, D., & Lawton, L. (2006). Sustainable tourism. In Tourism management (338-343).

Week 2 Understanding the Natural Environment

Acott, T.G., La Trobe, H.L., & Howard, S.H. (1998). An evaluation of deep ecotourism and shallow ecotourism. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 6 (3): 238-253. [Online]

*Aplin, G. (1998). Ecological concepts and relationships & Biodiversity. In Australians and their environment: An introduction to environmental studies (pp. 61-66, 71-82, 246-265). OUP.

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

McKercher, B. (1997). Benefits and costs of tourism in Victorias Alpine National Park. In C.M. Hall et al. (eds.) Tourism planning and policy in Australia and New Zealand (pp. 99-109).

*Newsome, et al. (2002). The ecological perspective. In Natural area tourism pp. 24-78.

Wearing, S. & Neill, J. (1999). Appendix 1 select glossary. In Ecotourism (pp. 138-144).


Any additional reading for subsequent weeks will be available online through LearnJCU

MORE GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL TOURISM RESOURCES

Several pages of URL links will be available to you on LearnJCU but again, just to get you started with these and to assist with your initial forays in the Library: Tourism Books - 338.4791 to 338.4791989 & 380.14591 to 380.1459194 Environmental Books - 333.7019 to 333.954 Recreation & Parks 333.78 to 333.78409943 MOS CRC Reef Technical Reports: 333.7809943, 333.91809943, 333.9521709943, 333.959524 http://www.reef.crc.org.au/publications/techreport/ Tourism Journals & Environmental Journals http://figaro.ingentaselect.com/

Annals of Tourism Research http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/689/description#description Journal of Tourism Studies http://www.jcu.edu.au/business/publications/jts/index.htm Tourism Management http://www.journals.elsevier.com/tourism-management/#description Journal of Sustainable Tourism http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rsus20/current Journal of Ecotourism http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/reco20/current Key Government reports, plans and strategies influencing tourism planning and management in Australia:

The new Commonwealth (Australian) Government has abolished the Department of Resources Energy & Tourism and oversees tourism through the Department of Industry. Tourism policy. programs and research come under Austrade and marketing is via Tourism Australia e.g. the National Long-term Tourism Strategy - http://www.austrade.gov.au/Tourism/Policies/National-long-term-strategy/Tourism-2020

Australian Government (2011). Australias National Landscapes Outcome Report, March 2011. Director of National Parks. http://www.tourism.australia.com/en-au/marketing/5651_5544.aspx

Tourism & Events Queensland (2012). DestinationQ Tourism Strategy. http://www.tq.com.au/resource-centre/plans-&-strategies/queensland-tourism-strategy/queensland-tourism-strategy_home.cfm

The longstanding 2001 Queensland Parks master Plan was about to be updated by the previous Queensland Government (2011). Naturally Queensland 2020 The Master Plan for protected areas, forests and wildlife. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Environment and Resource Management. http://www.wildlife.org.au/news/2011/parksmasterplan.html . However, the change in government has brought a change in the plans and timing. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/managing/plans-strategies/parks_master_plan.html

The Queensland Ecotourism Plan 2003-2008 http://www.tq.com.au/fms/tq_corporate/special_interests/ecotourism2/Queensland%20Ecotourism%20Plan.pdf

has now been followed by a new Ecotourism Plan (2013-18) which has a greater emphasis on using protected areas for tourism including infrastructure development. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/tourism/pdf/ecotourism-plan-2013.pdf

Other useful Government online resources:

Tourism Australia National Visitor Survey of Domestic Visitors (latest figures): http://www.tourism.australia.com/en-au/marketing/default_3937.aspx

Tourism Australia International Visitor Survey (latest figures): http://www.tourism.australia.com/en-au/marketing/default_3934.aspx

Australias National Landscapes website: http://www.australia.com/campaigns/nationallandscapes/index.htm

Sustainable Tourism Online; Strategic Plan. http://www.sustainabletourismonline.com/destinations-and-communities/destination-planning/planning-process/strategic-plan

Queensland Government Sustainable Tourism Online: http://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/tourism/tourism-pathways/sustainability/sustainability/sustainable-tourism-online

Online and Electronic Resources

The following libguides available from the JCU Library website will provide details on referencing, plagiarism, findings marketing books and journals http://libguides.jcu.edu.au/referencing http://libguides.jcu.edu.au/content.php?pid=63980&sid=472370


Learning & Writing Skills workshops and notes to assist with writing an essay, report,presentations etc http://www.jcu.edu.au/learningskills/index.htm

Subject Website on LearnJCU

Access the subject website through LearnJCU at learnjcu.jcu.edu.au for lecture notes, quizzes, handouts, assessment summaries and more!

Login using your JCU email username and password. The site for this subject is opened to all participants enrolled in the subject at least seven days prior to the commencement of the subject. Browser requirements for LearnJCU are provided on the opening webpage of LearnJCU.

Section 3. Assessment Details

3.1 Requirements for completion of subject

You must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject. In addition you must also obtain an average of at least 50% across the invigilated component (supervised individual assessment) within a subject in order to be eligible to pass the subject. In this subject the supervised invigilated assessment consists of the Final Exam. Any student who does not achieve a pass in the invigilated components may, in exceptional circumstances, be reviewed by the School Assessment Committee.

Students who have not completed the full range of assessment tasks will be subject to review by the School Assessment Committee which could result in an overall fail.

It is important to be aware that assessment is always subject to final ratification following the examination period and that no single result represents a final grade in a subject (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy 5.21.). Raw marks gained in part or all of the assessment will be moderated by the subject coordinator across all campuses. Based on this process adjustments to raw marks may occur to align grading across campuses.

3.2 Feedback on student learning

Students will receive feedback on their assignments within 14 days of submission of each item.

3.3 Assessment Tasks

ASSESSMENT TASK 1: Essay Plan

Aligned course & subject learning outcomes

Subject Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5

Group or individual Individual

Weighting / Length 25%

Due date Week 4

ASSESSMENT TASK 1: DESCRIPTION

The essay plan is meant to help develop and test library research and writing skills. This will be your primary source of written feedback and a substantial piece of on course assessment. You should choose ONE (1) Essay Topic from the five below, for this individual piece of work. It contributes a total of 25% to your overall assessment in the subject. You should commence your work on this piece of assessment in Week 1 by doing the Independent Library Project which will begin your familiarisation with the literature in your areas of interest. An Academic Writing Workshop in Week 2 forms the second part of your preparation for your essay plan assignment and you should attend this with your completed Library Project and if you have the beginnings of an outline or plan for your essay that will help you greatly.


Detailed instructions will be provided in the Week 2 Tutorial, but Essay Plan is only short (maximum of 4 pages) consisting of a piece of writing setting out your approach to the topic including a clear statement of the objectives of your essay. It should contain enough writing that we can see your style, accuracy and check your citing of references (approximately 200 - 250 words or 0.75 page). Ideally this would be your opening paragraph(s) setting out your overall approach to your essay topic but this is often difficult to write early in the development of an essay. Probably the most important part you should include is an essay outline or plan (approx. 1.5 pages) with your key points arranged in order and including wherever possible some of the examples you propose to use to illustrate them (and citing the references you intend to draw upon, using the author + date system). Your essay outline should consist of a series of headings and sub-headings with some notes associated with each one and the key references cited for each point you want to make or example you propose to use. DO NOT submit a draft or partial draft essay this should be a plan or outline. Finally a list of References to be used in the essay should be included and correctly cited (either in the text of your piece of writing, or with the notes in your outline). These will be around 0.75 page in length. They are an indicator of your research effort and of the quantity and quality of your sources for this evidence-based piece of research. One of the key objectives of this assignment is to maximize the useful feedback to allow you to improve your writing skills. Feedback on this (via a detailed marking criteria sheet) should enable you to improve your essay structure, content and writing skills before submitting your second written assessment, the Field Trip Report. Citation of your sources should use the author-date system. The College of Business, Law & Governance expects assignments to be formatted in the standard APA style. Examples of papers in this style can be seen in the Journal of Tourism Studies. College of Marine & Environmental Sciences favours the similar Harvard or scientific system of citation and examples will be seen in the journal Australian Geographical Studies. I would expect you to cite at least 20+ references from academic journal articles, books or appropriate reports in your essay. Sources must be fully acknowledged and where quotations are employed the page number as well as the other details should be given. The essay plan should show evidence of wide reading and careful analysis of issues. It is expected that appropriate examples to illustrate arguments will be drawn from the published literature. It should be an evidence-based piece of writing. Essay Topics (select one only) 1. The question of "tourism and conservation: conflict, coexistence or symbiosis" was first raised by

Gerado Budowski in 1976. Since that time there has been considerable debate on this subject. Review arguments which support a favourable link between tourism and conservation and those which perceive conflict. Include in your discussion specific examples of developments that have attempted to improve the relationship between tourism and the environment, including eco-certification.

2. In many places around the world communities have expressed serious antagonism towards tourists

and/or tourism. Using specific examples, try to identify the causes of such community backlash and suggest actions which might lead to a better relationship with local people.

3. Tourism is frequently accused of contributing to potential climate change and is sometimes claimed to

be unsustainable. One way to examine this topic is to develop a better appreciation of the ecological foot-print of tourism. Discuss the literature on this topic and also specify ways in which tourism businesses AND individual tourists can try to reduce their ecological foot-print.

4. Coastal environments provide exceptional opportunities for tourism. Identify these and examine the

kinds of issues which must be considered when planning and managing for sustainable coastal tourism development. Include consideration of large scale and intensive coastal development (e.g. places like Cairns, the Gold Coast or Hawaii) rather than management at the level of an operational business or tour.

5. Discuss the impacts of tourism on wildlife. Include in your discussion reference to the difficulties of

measuring such impacts and the application of the precautionary principle to their management. You should use examples from both terrestrial and marine environments.


ASSESSMENT TASK 1: CRITERIA SHEET

TO5002:03 TOURISM & THE ENVIRONMENT ESSAY PLAN ASSIGNMENT (TOTAL VALUE 25%) ASSESSMENT SHEET

NAME TOPIC # DATE

CRITERIA FEEDBACK

Piece of Writing (30%) Essay objectives clearly identified

Length (200-250 words approx.)

Spelling, grammar, punctuation

Writing style (clarity, expression)

Use of headings and paragraphs

Well-structured with topic, supporting & concluding sentences

Use of evidence to support arguments

Use of appropriate examples

Citation of sources

Showing thoughtful and critical analysis

Essay Outline/Plan (40%) Length (1.5 pp. approx.)

Demonstrated understanding of topic

Addresses the topic clearly

Comprehensiveness/coverage of topic

Logically organized

Use of headings/subheadings

Use of evidence to support key points

Selection of appropriate examples

Citation of sources


References (30%) Quantity/evidence of wide reading

Appropriateness/quality of sources

Core references included

Format/layout

Alphabetical and chronological

Appropriately punctuated

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

LECTURER OVERALL MARK


ASSESSMENT TASK 2: Seminar Presentation



Group or individual Group


Due date During Tutorials in Weeks 7, 8 & 9

ASSESSMENT TASK 2: DESCRIPTION

The seminar presentations will be done in groups (depending on numbers in the class, there may be some variation in group size). Groups will prepare and present a 15-20 minute class presentation about managing the impacts of tourism and lead subsequent class discussion for an additional 5-10 minutes. Topic selection and/or allocation will occur in class. Some variation of topics and timing may be necessary. Groups should work collaboratively to research the academic tourism literature and industry or government reports on the impacts of tourism. Refer to legislation, minimal impact guidelines and visitor codes of conduct, management plans, environmental audits, eco-certification or other measures for controlling the impacts of tourism. Suggest practical ways in which the impacts of tourism could be reduced to sustainable levels. As part of the assessment you will need to provide printed copies of your PowerPoint slides (these will also facilitate feedback to you about your presentation).

Seminar Topics 1. Discuss the evidence that tourism contributes directly to the management and protection of

National Parks and other protected areas. Are there examples of "good" tourism which has been environmentally sensitive and contributed to the preservation of biological diversity?

2. Many managers of protected areas throughout the world see tourism as the number one threat. Try to

explain why this might be and review the evidence for this view. 3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of inviting private enterprise (in the form of tourism

operators perhaps) to help run our National Parks? 4. Discuss the lessons that may be learned from the history of large-scale Queensland marine/coastal

tourism developments such as Port Hinchinbrook/Oyster Point and Nelly Bay Harbour/Magnetic Keys. 5. Review Aboriginal involvement in joint park management and tourism. How is Aboriginal culture

shared with park visitors? Do Aboriginal people benefit from park tourism or not? 6. Are there any special characteristics that should be taken into account when planning and managing

tourism in developing countries? Include in your arguments the full range of socio-cultural, environmental and economic elements.

7. Discuss ways of managing the environmental impacts of recreational tourist activities in marine

parks (e.g. snorkelling, diving, reef walking, boating, coral cays, fish feeding, or pontoons). 8. What are the particular problems and concerns in managing tourism on islands? Include examples

of coral cays such as Green Island, Heron Island and/or Michaelmas Cay.

Team Conflict & Disbandment: The ability to lead, manage & contribute effectively to teams is a key JCU Generic skill and an important skill sought by employers. Working in teams, under proper conditions, encourages peer learning and peer support. Sometimes members of a team will not contribute equally to the task, resulting in some students carrying more than their fair share of the load or team effort. On other occasions team members have left the subject. Should you have conflict in your team it is important to advise the lecturer as soon as possible. If you have not met with all of your team members by Week 5 - then you should alert your lecturer. The lecturer will retain the right (after hearing claims from students) to decide when a group should be disbanded. In exceptional circumstances, individual assessment options are available to students, but only after a concerted effort has been made to work with other team members.


ASSESSMENT TASK 2: CRITERIA SHEET

TO5002:03 SEMINAR ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK SHEET

NAMES

WORKSHOP SESSION WEEK/TOPIC

CRITERIA COMMENTS

Research content (40%)

Printed copies of PowerPoint slides supplied

Topic clearly defined


Use of evidence to support arguments

Use of appropriate examples


Logic of arguments (20%)

Well argued

Logically organised

Balanced treatment

Background/context (10%)

Introduction

Context for topic

Presentation speaking (10%)

Clarity

Pace

Projection

Connection with audience

Time

Presentation - technical (10%)

Powerpoint (e.g. design, font size, pictures, etc.)

Other (e.g. use of OHP, whiteboard, charts, etc.)

Questions (10%)

Ability to understand and respond

Leadership of discussion

Additional Comments

Lecturer

Overall Mark


ASSESSMENT TASK 3: Field Trip Report

Report (1000 words) on 1-2 key issues including summary reflections and submission of field notebook


Subject Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Group or individual Individual


Due date Week 10

The Field Trip is a powerful experience which allows you to see first-hand, the realities of managing tourism and its impacts. The field trip will examine a wide range of social, cultural and economic impacts of tourism and how they might affect the selected location - both now and in the future. You will be given 2 locations to choose from and further details/resources will be provided on LearnJCU and in class. Report should consists of your appropriately annotated field notebook summarising the information obtained on the field trip from industry professionals and your own observations and including some summary reflections on your experiences. Your seminar presentation can also draw upon your field trip experiences and Report. Field Trip Reports are to be submitted via Safe Assign and in hard copy.


ASSESSMENT TASK 3: CRITERIA SHEET TO5002:03 FIELD TRIP REPORT ASSESSMENT SHEET

NAME:

DATE SUBMITTED: TOTAL VALUE = 25%

CRITERIA COMMENTS

Field Notes (5%)

Actual field notes taken on the day (in a notebook) to be submitted

Appropriate length & detail


Accuracy

Evidence of appropriate amendment (e.g. corrections, editing, post-trip annotations)

Bonus points for drawings, diagrams, images?

Written report summarising reflections on 1 or 2 key issues for sustainable planning and management of tourism on the Island (15%)

Length 1000 words maximum

Relevance/appropriateness of key issues

Insight & thoughtfulness of analysis

Evidence based approach

Clarity of writing and logic of arguments

Grammar, spelling, punctuation

Summary reflections on the overall field trip learning experience (c. 0.5 page)

Use of published material in evidence-based analysis of summary reflections of key issues (total 3%)

Appropriateness & relevance of sources

Number & quality of different sources showing evidence of wide reading (e.g. sources recommended in Magnetic Island Links document)

Proper citation & referencing

Use of ROS framework/approach (c.2%)

Use & citation of ROS literature

Comparison/analysis using ROS framework (e.g. attached table of ROS criteria for Island bays)

Additional Comments

Lecturer

Overall Mark

Example ROS citations: Clark, R.N. & Stankey, G.H. (1979). The Recreation Opportunity Spectrum: A framework for planning, management and research. USDA, Forest Service, General Technical Report, PNW-98. Available online: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/documents/lac/ros1.pdf. Newsome, D., Moore, S.A. & Dowling, R.K. (2002). Natural Area tourism: Ecology, Impacts and Management. Clevedon, UK: Channel View Publications. (see p.157-162)


ASSESSMENT TASK 4: EXAMINATION




Date During the exam period

Duration 2 hours

see Special Consideration, Supplementary, Deferred and Special Examinations Requirements

ASSESSMENT TASK 4: EXAMINATION DESCRIPTION

There will be a two (2) hour written Examination, worth 30%. It may cover material presented in lectures, tutorials, seminars, reports and the text book and will also draw upon your wider reading. Further details on the exam format and topics likely to be covered will be provided in Week 10.

ASSESSMENT TASK 4: EXAMINATION CRITERIA

The expectation is to obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components (supervised individual assessment) within a subject to pass the subject overall. The exam is one of the supervised individual assessments for this subject.

Section 4. Other Information about Assessment and Student Support

4.1 Submission and return of assessment

The ability to adhere to deadlines is a highly desirable attribute that employers seek in our graduates. Right from the beginning, new students should acquire the habit of meeting deadlines for their work, by organising their study time appropriately. The following points apply to the submission of assessment

1. Extensions will be granted in cases of illness or personal issues (medical certificate/counsellors statement required). It is at the discretion of the subject co-ordinator/lecturer that extensions will be granted for inescapable, unexpected, documented work commitments (provide documentation). You should contact your lecturer before the due date if you are likely to require an extension.

2. Where no prior extension has been approved, late submissions will incur a penalty of 5% per day or part thereof. Weekends are treated as a single full day because university buildings are not usually accessible of over the weekend to allow for submission. Assessment tasks will generally not be graded after 14 days past the due date.

3. Assignments must be submitted to a Safe Assignment drop box on the subject site, LearnJCU. Students may not email or fax an assignment without prior approval from the Subject Coordinator/Lecturer. Submission could be required as Safe Assignment and in hard copy form.

4. The assessment will be returned with feedback within 2 weeks.

4.2 Plagiarism and referencing

Plagiarism occurs when writers claim ownership of written words or ideas that are not their own. Plagiarism is a form of cheating and any instances of plagiarism will be dealt with promptly according to University procedures. Please see the JCU Student Academic Misconduct Requirements Policy

Referencing is a systematic way of acknowledging the sources that you have used. Students should check out the very helpful online resources relating to academic writing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism at:

Writing and Maths Skills Online http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/learningskills/resources/wsonline/index.htm (In particular, the booklet Summarising, Paraphrasing & Avoiding Plagiarism is a very useful guide).

The Referencing Libguide

What is Plagiarism?

4.3 Important advice relating to examinations

If you experience difficulties or serious circumstances before or up to the day of your exam, which you believe may affect your ability to sit the exam successfully or perform at your best, you can apply for special


consideration in the marking of your exam. Please see the JCU Special Consideration, Supplementary,

Deferred and Special Examinations Requirements

If you are unable to attend an exam at the scheduled time due to extenuating circumstances/circumstances beyond your control, you may apply for a deferred exam. Deferred exams are granted in exceptional circumstances such as severe medical conditions or family or personal trauma. For further information, visit

http://www.jcu.edu.au/student/assessmentexams/

4.4 Student support

James Cook University is committed to ensuring people with disabilities, injuries, illnesses or health conditions are able to participate to the fullest possible extent in the educational programs offered by the University and all other aspects of University life. Students with disabilities, injuries, illnesses or health conditions, who require special arrangements or consideration, should contact Concierge Services on the Ground Floor.

If you want further information regarding:

Visit the URL

Accommodation Concierge Services, Ground Floor

Careers and employment www.joblinx.com.au

Counselling (Personal or Emotional Support)

Email: [email protected]

Office: Level 9 or visit Concierge Services, Ground Floor to arrange an appointment

Enrolment http://www.jcu.edu.au/student/enrolment/index.htm or Concierge Services, Ground Floor

Feedback and complaints http://www.jcu.edu.au/student/complaints/index.htm

Fees and financial support Finance Officer Ground Floor

Inclusion and engagement http://www.jcu.edu.au/studentequity/

Indigenous student support http://www.jcu.edu.au/getready4uni/life/JCU_117712.html

Information for current students www.jcu.edu.au/student/

Academic Language Skills Language and Learning Centre Level 8, Room 801

Learning skills - including numeracy Language and Learning Centre Level 8, Room 801

Online Learning skills/ Language support http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/learningskills/ and

Library (online) and computing services http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/libcomp/index.htm

Librarians and library collection Resource Centre Level 2

Responsibilities and rights http://www.jcu.edu.au/student/responsibilities/index.htm

Review of Assessment and Student Access to Scripts and Materials Policy http://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/allitoz/JCUDEV_005333.html

Special Consideration, Supplementary, Deferred and Special Examinations Requirements

http://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/allitoz/JCUDEV_005344.html

Student Academic Misconduct Requirements http://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/allitoz/JCUDEV_005375.html

Student Policies http://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student/

Student Council http://www.jcub.edu.au/students/student-services/student-council.aspx

Students with a Disability Concierge Services, Ground Floor


Section 5. Subject Calendar

Week/

Session Content Readings

Related Assessment

Tutorials

1 Subject Overview:

Tourism & the Environment

Chapter 1

Readings

Exam, Essay Plan, Field Trip, Seminar

Independent

Library Project -

Part of Essay

Assignment

2 Understanding the Natural Environment: Ecosystems & Biodiversity

Chapter 2

Readings


Academic

Writing Part of

Essay Assignment

3 Impacts of Tourism: Biophysical Impacts, Ecological Footprint, Climate Change

Chapter 3

Readings


Managing impacts

4 Protecting the Environment: Visitor Management & Interpretation

Chapter 4: 153-184,

Chapters 5 & 6

Readings

Exam, Field Trip, Seminar

Visitor

management

5

Managing Tourism in Protected Areas

Tourism in Marine Parks: Great Barrier Reef WHA

Chapter 5

Text: 48-49, 67-70, 105-111, 165-166, 275, 280, 288, 297-298

Text: 51-60, 98, 103, 118-119, 192, 216, 224, 256-257, 265, 283

Readings


Reef

interpretation

Field Trip

Orientation

LECTURE RECESS

6

Managing the Environment: Environmental Agencies, Legislation & Planning

Indigenous Tourism Issues in Natural Areas

Chapter 4: 146-153,

Chapter 5: 232-238

Text: 195-196, 225-227

Readings

Exam, Field Trip

Essay Plan

Feedback session

Review of Field

Trip

7 Ecotourism & Wildlife Tourism

Text: 14-19, 51-69, 72-77, 95-97, 103, 114-117, 124-129, 230-231, 243, 247-250, 253

Readings


Impacts of

Wildlife Tourism

Seminars I

Topics 1, 2 & 3

8 Rainforest Tourism: Wet Tropics World Heritage Area; Managing WTWHA tourism impacts

Text: 60-66, 141-142

Readings

Exam, Seminar

Seminars 2

Topics 4, 5 & 6

9

Greening Tourism: Environmental Best Practice, Eco-Certification, Auditing, Carbon Offsets, Monitoring

Ecologically Sustainable Tourism

Chapter 5; 223-238,

Chapter 7

Chapters 1 & 8,

Chapter 6: 246-259

Readings

Exam, Seminar

Seminars 3

Topics 7 & 8

10 Review of Subject Text & Readings Exam

The sequence of some topics may change due to availability of staff, resources or due to unforeseen circumstances

to5002_subject outline sp23 2015

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