RTE 355 - Sustainable Tourism: Contemporary Issues

Description:
Students will explore contemporary issues, trends, policies, and practices shaping the tourism field, and how principles of sustainable tourism are affecting tourism planning, management, and operations. Formerly RT 355, students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

Credits: (2)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify topical issues pertaining to sustainable tourism within the popular media.
Analyze the popular media articles using content analysis techniques to recognize and interpret critical issues within the context of sustainability.
Present key findings from content analysis in a professional manner.
Summarize the state of the field based on analysis, engagement in presentations, and interpretation of findings.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/17/11