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| Under Graduate Degree |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: This module focuses on the relation between geography and the study of tourism. Students who complete this module can interpret tourism patterns, processes and issues within a geographical context. These insights further equip students with the necessary knowledge to advise on and implement sustainable tourism destinations. The economic, environmental and socio-cultural impacts of tourism are explored to encourage sustainable tourism development and management. Specifically, students will be introduced to the value of geography in the field of tourism, examine the distribution of tourism resources on a global and in an African context and evaluate the spatio-temporal tourism environment. These aspects are crucial in managing tourism destinations successfully and will enable students to make a useful contribution in sustainable tourism development. |