Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2016 - SA 316 C100

Tourism and Social Policy (SA) (4)

Class Number: 5501

Delivery Method: Distance Education

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Distance Education

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Feb 23, 2016
    Tue, 7:00–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 13, 2016
    Wed, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    SA 101 or 150 or 201w.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An examination of tourism from the perspectives of sociology and anthropology, focusing primarily upon the social and cultural impacts of tourism and the social policy implications of tourism development in different societies.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course deals with tourism as a multi-faceted phenomenon of growing importance in today’s world. Its various dimensions - social, cultural, economic, political and environmental - are explored in a variety of settings, with special attention given to its consequences for those living in destination areas. After identifying key phases and trends in the development of modern tourism, the course deals with such topics as: host-tourist relations; tourism, globalization and dependency; tourism and the commodification of culture; gendered and sex tourism; tourism, power and politics, tourism and environmental issues, and various tourism policy prescriptions and alternatives.

Grading

  • Participation (Online Discussions) 16%
  • Mid-term Exam 36%
  • Final Exam 48%

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Materials

REQUIRED READING:

An Introduction To Tourism (1st Ed.), Wyllie
ISBN: 9781892132956

Centre for Online and Distance Education Notes:

Additional Course Fee: $40

Students requiring accommodation as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities.

Students are responsible for following all exam policies and procedures (e.g., missing an exam due to illness) available here.

This course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change. Please check your course details in your online delivery method, such as Canvas.

Students will only have access to Canvas starting the first day of classes. For any students who registered after classes start, Canvas access should be granted within 1 business day.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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