HOS803 Sustainable Tourism Development Assessment 1: Mid-Term Test Week 7 HOS803 Sustainable Tourism Development Assessment 1: Mid-Term Test Week7 Instructions to the Candidate: 1. This is an open...

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HOS803 Sustainable Tourism Development Assessment 1: Mid-Term Test Week 7 HOS803 Sustainable Tourism Development Assessment 1: Mid-Term Test Week7 Instructions to the Candidate: 1. This is an open book test 2. You are allowed to research but to write ideas in your own words 3. You need to produce work that is similar to what you would produce under examination supervision/invigilation conditions 4. Choose ONE QUESTION and respond in not more than 2 typed written pages (not more than 750 words), Times New Roman, Font Size 12, or Aerial Font Size 11, and 1.5 spacing 5. Indicate the actual number of words. 6. Copy and paste the specific question you are answering on to your answer sheet. 7. Attach a signed ICMS Assignment Cover Page 8. There is no need for citations in this test. 9. There is no need for a reference list. 10. You are not supposed to consult other people. 11. Submit your answer to the appropriate Turnitin location on the HOS803 Moodle page by Midnight of the day you write the test 12. Each question carries 100 Marks. Question 1: “Sustainable tourism development requires that organisations create value not only in the economic, but also in the social and environmental dimensions". Discuss this statement in the context of the role of the Tourism & Hospitality Industry in promoting and achieving sustainable tourism development. Question 2: You have been appointed to the position of Minister of Tourism in your country. An entrepreneur has submitted for consideration an ecotourism accommodation product he wants to build in the remote rural areas of the country. Discuss sustainable tourism development issues that you will consider before you approve or turn down the entrepreneur’s application. Question 3: “Tourism is not worthy pursuing as a way of supporting a country’s development goals because its economic benefits are outweighed by the economic costs”. Discuss this statement with the aid of relevant examples. Question 4: With reference to the Muller’s (1994) ‘magic pentagon’ concept, discuss with the aid of real life examples, the challenges of achieving sustainable tourism development. The End PAGE 1 ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE___________________________________________________ Subject Title Sustainable Tourism Development Subject Code HOS803 Lecturer / Tutor Dr Chengeto Chaderopa Dr Mirrin Locke Semester July 2020 Assessment Title TEST Learning Outcome/s 1 & 3 Assessment type (group or individual) Individual Weighting 25 Word count 1000 Due date Week 7 (during the usual lecture time) Class submission Lecture ☐ Tutorial ☐ Submission type Paper copy ☐ Turnitin X Format / Layout of Assessment (details of what to include) (cross the appropriate check boxes) Report: ICMS Cover Page Table of Contents Synopsis / Executive Summary Introduction Findings Conclusion Recommendations Reference List Appendices ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Essay: ICMS Cover Page Abstract Introduction Body Conclusion Recommendations Reference List Appendices X ☐ X X X ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Oral Presentation: Paper submission PowerPoint submission Peer review (group presentation) Reference List ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Other: (outline specific details here – use check boxes) Assessment instructions (clear, succinct, without repetition) You will sit a 1 hour long Mid-Term Examination where you will be assessed on your understanding of topics from weeks 1-6. The test will assess your ability to: critically apply an advanced knowledge of the theoretical and practical interrelated dimensions of sustainable tourism development, and, critically evaluate the contemporary issues that affect the dynamic and long-term nature of sustainable tourism development. Readings for the assessment (instructions where they can be found e.g. MyAthens database, Moodle etc.) Moodle Topics 1-6 Grading Criteria / Rubric The grading rubric is on Moodle Peer Review Evaluation (group work – optional) No peer review Page 1 of 2