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GEPL444 Leisure, Recreation and Tourism

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Online level Level B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam None
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites
Restrictions GEAR 343/443; GEPL 243/343, 344
Notes None
Combined Units GEPL344 - Leisure, Recreation and Tourism
Coordinator(s) Barbara Rugendyke (brugendy@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit provides understanding of the changing nature of leisure, recreation and tourism in both advanced economies and developing nations, paying particular attention to the environmental, social, cultural and economic costs and benefits of leisure, recreation and tourism. The problems of planning effectively for leisure, recreation and tourism are explored in relation to rural and regional development, ecotourism, cultural tourism and heritage tourism.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Development Planning: Concepts and Tools for Planners, Managers and Facilitators
ISBN: 9781842774335
Dale, R., Zed Books 2004
Recommended Material
Optional
None
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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