ths3isp tour
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAM
THS3ISP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is a 15 point credit international study tour to South-East Asia enabling you to engage with tourism and hospitality management related enterprises. You will critically evaluate tourism, hospitality and event businesses located in Vietnam and reflect on best business practices in a global environment. The subject has the flexibility to be adapted to include contemporary issues in any tourism, hospitality and the events environment. A strong emphasis will be on the cultural, social and environment aspects as a tourist and the impacts of government policy and the legacy of war.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality Management; LBBTH), Bachelor of Business (Event Management, LBBEM) or Bachelor of Business (Event Management/Marketing, LBBEMM). Must accumulate 120 credit points prior to departure. Must be approved by Subject Coordinator.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must apply to be accepted into this subject by filling out an Expression of Interest (EOI) form that can be obtained from the subject coordinator.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Compare and contrast contemporary tourism, hospitality and event management isses in an international environment
- Activities:
- Report based on industry engagement through managers/teachers and site visits.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Examine international service standards in a variety of areas (i.e. hotels, visitor attractions, air travel, restaurants)
- Activities:
- Reflective journal from site visits in industry bases facilities. This also involves communication in English and/or a foreign language.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Scrutinize travel offerings, processes and logistics in an international setting based on government policy
- Activities:
- Case study examining cultural differences from a tourist perspective in the tourism, hospitality and event sectors.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Analyse the tourists perspective regarding the products and services available in an international environment
- Activities:
- Students will be required to document their experience through a journal and photographic imagery.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Week 24-35, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size30
Enrolment information Overseas field trip. Students that are enrolled in Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality) will get first preference. The rest of the quota will be filled with students that are enrolled in Bachelor of Business (Event Management) or (Event Management/Marketing)
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 24 - 28
Six 2.0 hours field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 24 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two classes will be conducted before and after the trip in Melbourne. Four lectures will be in Vietnam at Hanoi University."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word journal | Students must a complete a daily journal whilst on the study program | 20 | 02, 04 |
| one 1,500-word case study | Students must complete the case study prior to departure. | 30 | 03 |
| one 1,500-word report | Students must reflect on the tourism, hospitality and event industry of Vietnam based on personal observations. Include 5 images and at least four references | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| one 10-minute presentation | Student are to use images from a topic that will be given in Vietnam. Based on images taken on study tour. (500 words equivalency) | 20 | 02, 04 |