Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2017 - SA 316 J100

Tourism and Social Policy (SA) (4)

Class Number: 4859

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Thu, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Instructor:

    Sylvia Parusel

  • 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 seminar course introduces students to sociological and anthropological study of tourism. Tourism is a global economic and socio-cultural issue and has broad implications for livelihoods, politics, identities, and social and environmental policies. The seminars, consisting of lectures and discussions, draw on a range of readings to cover debates and multiple topics related to tourism organization, and to touristic practices and encounters. Themes include the host-guest relationship, socio-cultural change, global development, niche tourisms, sex and romance tourism, sustainable tourism, voluntourism, and other alternatives. The seminars and assignments help students develop the critical thinking tools needed to engage in the eclectic scholarship on tourism, including emerging research focuses.  

Grading

  • Five Critical Commentaries 25%
  • Mid-Term Exam 20%
  • Research Paper Outline 10%
  • Research Paper 35%
  • Participation 10%

NOTES:

Where a final exam is scheduled and you do not write the exam or withdraw from the course
before the deadline date, you will be assigned an N grade. Unless otherwise specified on the
course outline, all other graded assignments in this course must be completed for a final grade
other than N to be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading
practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic dishonesty and misconduct procedures
(S10.01‐ S10.04). Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written
assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references,
following an instructor-approved citation style. It is the responsibility of students to inform
themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website:
http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Custom Courseware

RECOMMENDED READING:

SFU Library - on reserve: Wyllie, Robert W. An introduction to tourism.
State College, PA: Venture Publishing; Jamal, T., & M. Robinson (Eds.) (2009). The Sage
handbook of tourism studies. Los Angeles, CA: Sage.

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

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS