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TRM302: Sustainability and Ethics in Tourism Management

Module Title	Sustainability and Ethics in Tourism Management
Module Code	TRM302
Module Tutor	Angela Kalisch
School	Leisure
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	6
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must ( pass TRM101 or pass TRM102 ) and pass TRM201
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	This module provides an in-depth, critical analysis of ethical approaches to tourism management. It addresses contemporary trends in the tourism industry towards ethical, sustainable and responsible tourism, consolidating policy and implementation issues within the wider context of ethical theory and application.
Indicative Syllabus	The module incorporates a practical, case study approach, underpinned by relevant theoretical frameworks. Topics include: The significance of ethics in tourism management, philosophical terminology and concepts, applications of ethics, the role of politics and economics in ethical decision-making, tourism and human rights, environmental ethics, the role of ethics in the commercial, public and voluntary sectors, tools and management systems for the implementation of ethical values in the tourism industry, opportunities and challenges to implementation of ethical principles in the tourism sector.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and Understanding On completion of this module students should be able to: a) Critically evaluate and apply relevant ethical theories and principles to tourism management practice b) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature of the political and historical environment of tourism in the development context c) Critically evaluate the development, application and implementation of ethical guidelines and management systems in the tourism industry d) Critically evaluate and apply the principles of sustainable tourism in the context of ethical concepts e) Demonstrate a critical understanding of moral reasoning and the process and consequences of ethical decision-making in tourism management 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) Problem solving c) Independent learning and working d) Working with others e) ICT
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff/student contact 10% Student private study 90%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 40% Coursework: Standard (1000 words or equivalent) 002: 60% 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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