WILLIAM ANGLISS
WILLIAM ANGLISS
INSTITUTE
Subject Delivery Schedule
Subject code: TOU751
Subject name: Taking Responsibility for Tourism and Hospitality
Semester:
1
Year:
2021
Co-ordinator:
Paul Taylo
Subject co-ordinator and Lecturer: Paul Taylo
Location (office):
A315
Telephone:
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Email:
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Consultation Times:
By appointment
Tutor: Nadine Schmidt
Location (office):
A336
Telephone:
Email:
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Consultation Times:
By appointment
Delivery mode: Blended
Primary Delivery site: Melbourne campus
Delivery details:
Activity
Group
Room
Day
Time
Lecture
ALL
Online
Tuesday
5pm-7pm
Tutorial
Tutorial 1
Online
Wednesday
10am – 12pm
Tutorial 2
Online
Wednesday
12pm – 2pm
Tutorial 3
Online
Thursday
10am – 12pm
Tutorial 4
A227
Thursday
2pm – 4pm
Note: All times are in AEST. Please check the time difference in case you are overseas.
Subject Summary
This subject explores the concept of sustainable business and its applicability and adoption in the hospitality and tourism industry. The subject defines what sustainable business means and explores principles of sustainable hospitality based around the key areas of environment, people and communities, fairness and transparency and leadership and future directions. Students consider the application of these principles through a range of case studies to explore the ethical and sustainable dilemmas that confront all stakeholders. This will clarify the political, social and economic forces that potentially shape the adoption of sustainable practices in the industry.
Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Intended Learning Outcome
Assessment task
1
Judge the implementation of sustainable principles in tourism and hospitality operations
2
2
Evaluate the relevance of industry expressions of sustainability such as codes of practice, certification programs and frameworks
1
3
Predict the future sustainability challenges that face the tourism and hospitality industries and propose possible solutions to these challenges
3
4
Reflect on the concept of sustainability and summarise the business case for its adoption in industry relevant contexts.
3
Graduate Attributes
Graduate Attribute
Level of inclusion
Assessment task
1
preparedness
impl
2a
ethical and social understanding
exa
1-3
2
sustainability literacy
exa
1-3
3
systematic and coherent body of knowledge
exa
1-3
4a
(cognitive) analyse, critique, consolidate
impl
4
(cognitive) synthesise, independence
exa
2,3
5
scholarly skills
exa
2
6a
interpersonal skills
impl
6
teamwork skills
impl
7a
(communication) written, oral, numerical
exa
1-3
7
(communication) multimedia, technical
impl
8
opportunity to explore and develop personal attributes (list)
Work independently Sustainability
Threshold Learning Outcomes
This is the minimum threshold standards that are expected of all tourism, hospitality or events graduates
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Threshold Learning Outcomes
Level of Evidence
Assessment task
1
Interdisciplinary Inquiry
5
1,3
2
Service and Experience Design
3
2,3
3
Collaboration
3
1
4
Problem Solving
2
2,3
5
Professional and Civic Responsibility
5
1-3
Student workload (subject statement)
No. of timetabled hours/week
No. of personal study hours/week
Total workload hours/week
4
6
10
Feedback from Semester 2
Students thoroughly enjoyed the group presentations and discussions held throughout the semester. Several noted the time taken to conduct the qualitative content analysis of an organisation’s sustainable report in assessment 2. Students liked how business are implementing sustainability and realised how complex and important the concept is for the Tourism and Hospitality industry.
Assessment Summary and Due Dates
Assessment Task
Word Count
When Assessed
Weighting
1
Group presentation
Presentation of a review of a journal article based on the
oader industry expressions of sustainability such as codes of practice, certification programs and frameworks. Lead subsequent group discussion.
(2 per group)
16 minutes plus discussion
Weeks
3–11
20%
2
Scaffolded research project
Document analysis. Judge the implementation and levels of adoption of sustainable principles by a tourism or hospitality organisation. Which principles are being implemented and which wa
ant further attention?
1,600
Week 10
40%
3
Final Exam
2 hours
Exam Period
40%
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the Faculty Assessment Regulations. These can be found on the MyWAI portal under Higher Education announcements or use the link below:
Faculty Assessment Regulations
Link
Faculty Exam Regulations
Link
Assessment 1
Assessment type: Group presentation
Weighting: 20%
Word limit or time equivalent: 16 minutes plus discussion
Due week: 3-11
Topic
Present a critical review of a journal article based on academic research conducted on the concept and application of sustainability within the Tourism and Hospitality industry. Lead subsequent group discussion (2 per group). The method of your presentation is up to you. You can complete a video review; do a short PowerPoint presentation or a poster to start discussion. Completing a mind map is another option. Whatever method you choose to use it is expected that you would have a thorough understanding of the content of the set tutorial reading.
As a minimum your review must cover the following areas of the set tutorial reading:
· What was the actual purpose of the study?
· What could be learnt from previous research?
· Provide an overview or background of the research site or topic
· What methods were used in the research? Were they reliable and valid?
· What were the findings of the research?
· What were the major points of discussion made in the report?
· What recommendations if any were made? Do you think they are realistic?
Notes
You will complete this presentation review in small groups.
Your group will need to see me 1 week prior to your group presentation. The times for these meetings are from 6-7pm after the lecture from 5-6pm. Please see the weekly outline of activities in this delivery schedule to determine your groups meeting time. Please note if you miss this time you will automatically be deducted 50% of the marks available for the group presentation. This will apply on an individual basis.
This assessment task is to be presented in any style or format you choose. However, your referencing must be APA compliant. You will have the use of all electronic presentation equipment. The date for your group presentation is in the weekly outline at the back end of this delivery schedule.
Please note you are required to submit this presentation to Mywai as a PDF the same day of your presentation.
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Final Grade
Unsatisfactory
Pass
Credit
Distinction
High Distinction
Seminar Presentation
Presentation Skills/4
Unsatisfactory
Pass
Credit
Distinction
High Distinction
· Speaker(s) demonstrate effective speaking skills (clarity, pace, volume) and appropriate use of body language. /2
Very poor speaking skills and inappropriate body language
Articulation and voice projection was very limited. Over reliance on notes led to poor use of body language
Articulation was a little mixed but voice projection was generally fine. Body language was fair but lacking in confidence at times.
Open and confident body language. Voice projection and articulation was very good.
Very confident vocal presentation and body language. Excellent eye contact and articulation.
· Speaker(s) make effective use of visual aids and multimedia.
/2
Few visual aids were used which severely limited the appeal of the presentation.
Few visual aids were used, but these were very wordy or could have been more
helpful.
Some communication aids were used that enhanced the presentation. Easy to read and informative with no significant e
ors.
A range of communication aids were used. These were visually appealing and added to the presentation.
Very diverse range of Communication aids were used. These were clear, attractive, informative, e
or free, well‐integrated, and greatly enhanced presentation
Content and Structure
16
Unsatisfactory
Pass
Credit
Distinction
High Distinction
· What was the actual purpose of the study?
· What could be learnt from previous research?
· Provide an overview or background of the research site or topic /6
Introduction was very poor. Purpose of the article/ research reviewed was not clear. Few references to the relevant literature.
Very limited introduction. Purpose of the article was lacking. Some background to the topic was included. Little reference to the relevant literature.
Reasonable introduction. Clearly identified some of the key points in the literature review. Provided a fair background to the main purpose of the article/ research reviewed.
Detailed introduction. Informative review of literature and background to the article/ research reviewed. Purpose was clearly articulated.
Very comprehensive introduction. Very thorough background to the article/ research. Extensive and informative review of literature. Purpose was highlighted clearly.
· What methods were used in the research? Were they reliable and valid?
· What were the findings of the research?
· What were the major points of discussion made in the report?
· What recommendations if any were made? Do you think they are realistic?
/9
A very poor section of your presentation. The methods used in the research were hardly