TM9539 - Tourism, Events and Society

You will learn through a combination of class based lectures and seminars, online delivery and independent learning. The two weekly lectures will provide you with a theoretical underpinning of the module content, relating theory to practice through an extensive use of case studies. The weekly seminar will give you the opportunity to apply the module content to contemporary contexts and to develop further research into the topic.

The module will include a range of tutor-guided student-led activities, online content, local visits and guest speakers, which will help you to appreciate key issues and challenges, both regionally as well as internationally. Through these activities you will be equipped with skills of intellectual autonomy, collaborative working and critical and independent inquiry skills. Self- directed inquiry, autonomy and authenticity are key to your learning in this module

Your directed study will support the work you undertake in the contact sessions. You will be expected to keep up-to-date with recommended readings and workshop activities. The self-directed study will be directly linked to the assignment, where you will learn by doing. The assignment requires you to undertake research and inquiry within the context of the region, thus encouraging a deeper engagement with the topic that you study.

Independent learning time is set aside for learning activities, self-identified by you, to gain a deeper and broader knowledge of the subject. You may complete the review exercises, work with the electronic support tools and attempt to complete past assignments or undertake further reading.

Support will be provided to you by a member of academic staff leading the module and providing the lecture input. Other members of staff will contribute to the teaching of the module based on their subject expertise. The activities of the teacher and the learner will be aligned towards the co-creation of knowledge. You will take responsibility for your own learning through active and self-directed learning activities that are supported by academic staff.
Your module is supported by an e-learning portal, which houses lecture materials, seminar exercise, alongside assessment details and various support facilities such as recordings of certain lectures and IT applications, alongside other electronic support facilities such as indicated above.

You will be provided with a wide-ranging electronic reading list that comprises of academic reports, books sections and journal articles. The readings have been carefully selected to help you better understand the main concepts and ideas in tourism and events.
The module assessment will be based on a 3000 word essay. Your assignments will look apply Social science theories and research to the understanding of a contemporary issue of your choice. You will require research and application skills as well as an understanding of theoretical issues and concepts. A series of seminar activities will support the writing of the assignment. All the necessary information for the assessment will be available to the e-learning portal. Specific time will be allocated in class to support the assessment.
On a regular basis your tutor will set formative assessment tasks allowing you to reflect on your learning. Your tutor will be looking for, and supporting, your ability to investigate and analyse problems with constructive feedback.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. Online reading lists (provided after enrolment) give you access to your reading material for your modules. The Library works in partnership with your module tutors to ensure you have access to the material that you need.

Knowledge & Understanding:

• (MLO1) Apply social sciences theories and research concerning tourism and events to the analysis of contemporary issues.
• (MLO2) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the relationships of tourism and events with culture, place, society the environment.

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:

• (MLO3) An ability to contextualise relevant Social sciences theories and research for the analysis of contemporary issues within tourism and events.

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
• (MLO4) Develop an awareness of the social, cultural and ethical context in which the tourism and events sectors operate.

The module assessment includes one assignment only, an essay counting for an 100% of the final mark.
You are asked to write 3000 words essay applying Social science theories to the understanding of a contemporary issue of your choice and its relation with culture, place and society.
Your tutor will provide constructive feedback on at least two formative assessment tasks allowing you to reflect on your learning.

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Tourism and events management play a crucial role in modern life across the globe. This module will encourage you to develop a critical
understanding of these industries in relation to culture, place and society. You’ll also explore the ritual, performative and embodied
dimensions of tourism and events experiences. In particular, you’ll focus on the social and environmental tensions at the heart of tourism and
events creation and the best ways to develop a more responsible, ethical and sustainable approach to them. Using real-life case studies from
around the world, you’ll develop a theoretical and critical awareness of the main challenges that the industry faces.