Nouveau Tourism/Resources/Course Outline

Course Aims

This course will provide students with the opportunity to

Qualification

Nouveau Tourism is a level 4 paper and forms part of the Diploma in Applied Travel and Tourism.

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and understand the evolving nature of tourism.

2. Analysing the latest market trends.

3. Evaluate industry response to visitor needs.

Course staff

Lecturer: Hillary Jenkins Office: D Phone: Email: hillaryj@tekotago.ac.nz

Appointment times must be made either by email (directly) or through SAB administration staff.

Lecturer: Kevin Flaherty Office: D Phone: Email:

Delivery Details

Class:

Course Participation

To ensure your success in this course, participation in all class sessions is highly recommended.

As a matter of courtesy pleae inform administrative staff and/or your lecturer prior to class if you are unable to attend. Some studentseg. international students, may have contractural obligations regarding their attendance which we are required to provide to the relevant government agencies.

You must advise in writing by letter, or by using the form available from the SAB reception, if you intend to withdraw from the course.

Supporting Resources

• Wikieducator - course wiki
• Nouveau Tourism - web log
• Library
• Internet

Assessment

This paper has an intergrated assessment process. Whereby assessments are given in parts so that near the end of the course you will present in report form all relevant parts, an introduction and a conclusion.

Assessment 1: Assessment 2: Assessment 3: Assessment 4:

Note: Whenever you use ideas written by someone else in your assessments, you must acknowledge the source of this material. Is is crucial that you understand the importance of respecting the intellectual property of other writers and researchers. All sources must be referenced using Ameriacan Psychological Association (APA) format. If you do not ackenowledge the material correctly, where interntional or otherwise , you are guilt of plagiarism which is considered a dishonest practice with disciplinary outcomes which range from losing part a percentage of your marks (or a resit) to failure of the paper. Tutorials to help with referencing and integrating academic literature into your work will be held near the beginning of the semester. You are expected to attend both training sessions. We encourage you to go tho the Learning Centre should you require assistance with any aspect of referencing and/or academic writing.

• put in link to Assessment and moderation policy AP900 and Plagiarism Policy AP607.00. (Polybase)

Assessment Integrity

Deadlines for assessment will be enforces and any late submissions will be penalised. Ten percent will be subtracted for each day by which the assignment is late.

Extensions will e granted in only two circumstances:

• medical grounds (a medical certificate is required)
• compassionate grounds

You must apply for an extension before the due date by filling in an Extension form available from administration staff and then negotiating a date for submitting your assessment with the lecturer(s) concerned.

Course Award

The overall top student in this course will be recognised at an awards ceremony held prior to graduation in December. In some cases there are sponsored prizes for top students.