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TRM202: Travel and Transport

Module Title Travel and Transport
Module Code TRM202
Module Tutor Richard Harper
School Leisure
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass TRM101 or pass TRM102
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module explores the relationships between transport, travel and tourism and seeks to develop a critical understanding of the issues associated with both managing transport for tourism, and ensuring this is done in a sustainable way.
Indicative Syllabus This module considers aspects of the sociology and anthropology of travel, for example, an examination of travel as a part of the holiday 'experience'. In addition, the focus is on assessing different modes of travel, for example, the airline sector and the cruise sector; and the contribution they make to the tourism industry. The concept of sustainable transport provision as a key element in developing sustainable tourism products is introduced.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of this module students should be able to:
a) analyse the contribution of travel and transport to the tourism product.
b) analyse how the experience of travel and transport influences the supply of tourism services;
c) analyse and understand the different travel modes which require tourism management;
d) critically assess relevant policy and management structures that regulate and direct the transportation industry;
e) analyse the impacts associated with the development and use of transport and its infrastructures



ii. Skills
Students will be given the opportunity to develop their key skills in the following areas during the course of this module:
Area 1: Application of numerical techniques
Area 2: Communication and literacy
Area 3: Problem solving
Area 4: Independent learning and working
Area 5: Working with others
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact 12%
Private study 88%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
002: 50% Coursework: Individual, presentation: Presentation and Paperwork
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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