Course Lecturer Name(s): Naline Ramdeen-Joseph
Course Director Name: Same as above
Course Lecturer(s) Contact Information: njoseph@sgu.edu (473) 444 4175 Ext 3747
Course Director Contact Information: N/A
Course Lecturer(s) Office Hours: Monday- Thursday 1:00-3:30pm Friday 1:00-3:00pm appointment via Zoom
Course Director Office Hours: N/A
Course Lecturer(s) Office Location: Upstairs Building C
Course Director Office Location: N/A
Course Support: Tracy Fortune – tfortune@sgu.edu Ext 3373; Mahalia Charles- mcharl11@sgu.edu Ext 3863
Course Management tool: To learn to use Sakai, the Course management tool, access the link https://apps.sgu.edu/members.nsf/mycoursesintro.pdf
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Sustainable Tourism Planning and Development is a seminar based course which provides students with the framework, guidelines, theoretical knowledge and practical tools which influences and impacts the development of the Tourism Industry locally, regionally and internationally. The concept of sustainability and sustainable development provides the underpinning philosophy in this course as students reflect on the socio- cultural, economic and environmental impacts of Tourism Development on destinations. The use of conservation and preservation principles, models, case studies, products and destinations will be examined in an effort to anticipate, appreciate and incorporate emerging challenges and trends impacting the industry.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course aims to:
- Explain the importance of Tourism Policy, Planning and Sustainable Tourism Development
- Explain the various instruments and guidelines used to implement policy and planning issues
- Explain the concept of Sustainability and the framework of Sustainable Tourism Development
- Discuss the role of regional and international standards and code of practices in the promotion of Sustainable Tourism Development- Agenda 21, Green Globe, Blue Flag etc.
- Analyse the economic, social-cultural and environmental dimension of Sustainable Tourism Development
- Demonstrate how natural and cultural preservation and conservation practices can promote the importance of biodiversity and its importance especially for small island states
- Explain the role of key stakeholders in Sustainable Tourism Development- Private Sector, NGO’s, Visitors, the Host Population and the Public Sector
- Demonstrate how Sustainable Tourism Development enables visitors’ to observe and understand environmental and cultural relationships
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledege and critical thinking skills with issues relating to tourism policy, planning and sustainable tourism development
- Explain the concept of sustainability and the framework of sustainable tourism development
- Describe the role of key stakeholders in sustainable tourism development- rivate
- Sector, NGO’s, Visitors, the Host population and the public sector
- Demonstrate knowledge of sustainable tourism economic, social-cultural and environmental dimension of sustainable tourism development
- Apply sustainable grading of attractions in Grenada and home country as applicable
- Use international standards and code of practices in the promotion of sustainable tourism development- Agenda 21, Green Globe, Blue Flag etc.
- Use effective oral and written communication skills in sustainable research paper and presentation
PROGRAM INTENDED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES MET BY THIS COURSE:
ISLO-3: Students will be able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
ISLO-4: Students will be able to critically think, motivate and collaborate to solve business problems.
ISLO-11 Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of legal, ethical, and global standards in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
SAS Grading Scale Grades will be assigned as follows:
A = 89.5% or better
B+ = 84.5 - 89.4%
B = 79.5 - 84.4%
C+ = 74.5 - 79.4%
C = 69.5 - 74.4%
D = 64.5 - 69.4%
F = 64.4% or less
Course Materials:
TEXT
There is no prescribed text for this course, but information will be extrapolated from reading materials, articles, cases studies, web sources and information relative to course topics. In addition, guest lecturers will also be invited to share their expertise in specific areas.
Supplementary Readings/Resources:
- Text: Sustainable Tourism Management, John Swarbrooke 1999 (CABI Publishing)
- Tourism and Sustainability: Principles to Practice, 1997, Edited by M.J. Stabler
- EcoTourism: David Weaver 2001 Published by John Wiley
Websites: http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/csd/iclei.pdf
http://microlinks.kdid.org/events/breakfast-seminars/tourism-sustainable-developmentstrategy-systemic-supply-chain-approach
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Lectures / Case Studies /Groups / Online/ Practicum
Course Requirements and Percent of Grade:
This course will be evaluated based on a combination of presentations, papers/essays, case studies and a midterm paper and presentation and final research project.
The final research project must receive the approval of the Lecturer and will involve the application of key concepts, principles, standards and models taught in the course as well as those created/developed by the students.
Final and Mid Term Essays/assignments are due one week before scheduled exams where applicable. Dates/deadlines will be given by the Lecturer) Written papers and PowerPoint presentations should be free of grammatical errors, thoroughly documented and references comprehensive and from a variety of sources. The APA style will be utilized for all written assignments.
Mid Term Exam: Create a Tourism Product Inventory of Grenada under the headings of Natural attractions, Cultural attractions, and Manmade attractions.
Based on the rating scale given by the lecturer, place them into categories of: High Market Attractiveness Attractors and Low Market Preparedness Attractors
Final Exam:
In pairs, and in not more than twenty pages (20) develop a 3-year sustainable tourism plan for Grenada. Papers can utilize headings, graphs, and diagrams.
The various evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows
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ITEM |
WEIGHT |
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Mid Term Pair Presentation |
20 |
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Final Research Paper (Pair) |
30 |
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Essays/ Assignments/Case Studies and Class Presentations |
35 |
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Field Trip Report/s |
10 |
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Attendance & Class Participation |
5 |
RUBRIC for GRADING PAPERS
Rubric for the Individual Assignments Where Applicable
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Criteria |
Points |
Exemplary 90-100 |
Good 89-80 |
Fair 79-70 |
Poor 69 and Under |
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Critical Elements: Student critically analyzes the situation to the concepts learnt on the subject. Research on the topic and application of the knowledge |
40 |
Student demonstrates and thorough understanding of the concepts taught and utilizes research to support the material discussed |
Student demonstrates a reasonable understanding of concepts taught and supports the topic by providing some evidence and information |
Student demonstrates a fair understanding of the concepts taught and provides limited information |
Students demonstrates poor understanding of the topic with minimal or irrelevant information |
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Organization: The submission is well organized. Introduction and objectives clearly stated. The format is easy to follow, flows smoothly from one idea to another and logically conveys the key ideas. Use of aids: example charts and graphs |
30 |
Information flows smoothly with critical analysis and excellent development of ideas |
Information flows reasonably well with some level of analysis and development |
Information flows fairly but with limited development and critical thinking |
Information is disjointed with no analysis and poor, no, or irrelevant reflection |
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Style and Grammar: Follows APA writing style and basic rules |
30 |
Well written with excellent communication and writing skills |
Information is generally clear and reasonable development |
Information flow is fairly developed with average competency |
Poorly developed with little understanding |
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of formal English grammar and written essay style. Paper follows the guidelines for written assignments |
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of ideas and competency demonstrated |
demonstrated |
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Total Marks Possible |
100 |
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Scale
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Exemplary 90-100 |
Good 89-80 |
Fair 79-70 |
Poor 69 and Under |
Rubrics for Class Presentations
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Criteria |
Points |
Scores |
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Sequence |
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Introduction |
2 |
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Development of topic/ Dept of research |
4 |
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Conclusion |
2 |
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SUB – TOTAL |
8 |
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Use of Presentation Aids |
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Diagrams, charts, tables etc. |
4 |
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SUB-TOTAL |
4 |
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Presentation Skills |
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Enunciation, |
2 |
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Eye contact |
2 |
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Volume |
2 |
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Posture/Appropriate dress |
2 |
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SUB- TOTAL |
8 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
20 |
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Scale
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Exemplary 20-18 |
Good 17-15 |
Fair 14-12 |
Poor 11-0 |
ATTENDANCE & CLASS PARTICIPATION:
- Unexcused absences will affect final grade
- Assignments must be handed in by the stipulated date. Failure to do so will result in marks being deducted
- Rules of attendance for this course are enforced in accordance with those outlined in the St. George’s University Student Manuel (9)
LATE SUBMISSIONS
Please note the due dates on all submissions. Every day that an assignment is late will result in 5 points being deducted per late day from the assignment score.
Academic Integrity
It is expected that all presentations, papers, and coursework are the original work of the students, with proper credits given to the sources of all referenced material.
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WEEK |
TOPIC and CONTENT AND REVIEW QUESTIONS |
REQUIRED READING/SPEAKERS |
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Week 1 |
Introduction: Review of Course Syllabus and Expectations
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Guest Speaker |
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Week 2
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The Key Stake holders in Sustainable Tourism development
Question: Who is responsible for Tourism policy development? What factors must be considered? Grenada Drafted Sustainable Plan |
Discussion
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Week 3
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Week 4
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Types of Tourism products in Grenada Question: Is Sustainable Tourism possible in island states like Grenada? |
Commence Mapping Exercise (Class Discussion) |
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Week 5
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The Three Dimensions of Sustainable Tourism
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Week 7 |
The Three Dimensions of Sustainable Tourism – The
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Week 8 |
Mid Term Presentation |
Mapping Exercise |
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Week 9 |
WTTC Perspectives on Sustainable Tourism
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Papers from WTTC (to be provided by Lecturer) Verbal Presentations to be made by groups |
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10 |
The Key actors in Sustainable Tourism ▪ The Role of the Public Sector |
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11
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The Key actors in Sustainable Tourism ▪ The Role of the NGO’s /Voluntary Organizations |
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12 |
The Key actors in Sustainable Tourism ▪ The Role of the Host Communities |
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13 |
The Key actors in Sustainable Tourism
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14 |
The Key actors in Sustainable Tourism
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15 |
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School of Arts and Sciences Master Syllabi — Info for All Sections
Academic Integrity
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“Plagiarism is regarded as a cardinal offense in academia because it constitutes theft of the work of someone else, which is then purported as the original work of the plagiarist. Plagiarism draws into disrepute the credibility of the Institution, its faculty, and students; therefore, it is not tolerated” (p. 48).
Plagiarism also includes the unintentional copying or false accreditation of work, so double check your assignments BEFORE you hand them in.
Be sure to do good, honest work, credit your sources and reference accordingly and adhere to the University’s Honor Code. Plagiarism and cheating will be dealt with very seriously following the university’s policies on Plagiarism as outlined in the Student Manual.
Your work may be subject to submission to plagiarism detection software, submission to this system means that your work automatically becomes part of that database and can be compared with the work of your classmates.
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“Students are expected to attend all classes and or clinical rotations for which they have registered. Although attendance may not be recorded at every academic activity, attendance may be taken randomly. Students’ absence may adversely affect their academic status as specified in the grading policy. If absence from individual classes, examinations, and activities, or from the University itself is anticipated, or occurs spontaneously due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, proper notification procedures must be followed. A particular course may define additional policies regarding specific attendance or participation” (p. 9).
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“All matriculated students are expected to attend all assigned academic activities for each course currently registered. Medical excuses will be based on self-reporting by students. Students who feel they are too sick to take an examination or other required activity on a specific day must submit the online SAS medical excuse, which is available on Carenage. Students are only allowed two such excuses a year. Upon consultation with the Director of University Health Service, the third excuse will result in a mandatory medical leave of absence. The policies regarding make-up examinations are at the option of the Course Director” (p.46).
For additional specific examination policies and procedures, refer to the St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020), pages 31 through 37.
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“A student with a disability or disabling condition that affects one or more major life activities, who would like to request an accommodation, must submit a completed application form and supporting documentation to the Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services (SAAS) located in the Dean of Students Office. It is highly recommended that students applying for accommodations do so at least one month before classes begin to allow for a more efficient and timely consideration of the request. If a fully completed application is not submitted in a timely fashion, an eligibility determination may not be made, and accommodations, where applicable, may not be granted prior to the commencement of classes and/or examinations” (p. 8).
It is the responsibility of the student to read and understand the policies, laws, rules and procedures that while they could affect your grade for a course, have not been specifically outlined in the course syllabus. These are contained in the St. George’s University Student Manual.