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TRM206: International Field Trip

Module Title International Field Trip
Module Code TRM206
Module Tutor John Humphreys
School Leisure
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description The module provides an opportunity for students to analyse the provision of international leisure industries services, and to undertake relevant fieldwork, in an international destination.
Indicative Syllabus This module has been designed to build upon students' knowledge and understanding of theories of service delivery and management in the context of the ‘leisure’ industries (events, hospitality, leisure, tourism) gained from previous Level I and Level II modules. Students have to make a financial contribution to this module, which involves an international residential fieldtrip.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of this module students should be able to:
a) Analyse the characteristics of the ‘leisure’ industries in a country other than the UK
b) Experience and evaluate differing approaches to ‘leisure’ industries’ service provision within an international destination
c) Analyse cultural influences on management principles and practice related to ‘leisure’ industries’ service provision internationally
d) Undertake fieldwork with due regard for safety and risk assessment.



ii. Skills
Students will be given the opportunity to develop their key skills in the following areas during the course of this module:
a) Communication and literacy
b) Independent learning and working
c) Problem-solving
d) Working with others
e) ICT
f) Specific vocational skills: field work
Learning and Teaching Activities

Taught sessions, visits and fieldwork 60%
Research, independent learning and assessment 40%

Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 30% Coursework: Standard (1000 words or equivalent)
002: 70% Coursework: Standard (3000 words or equivalent)
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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