Tourism
Tourism (S1)
In Stage One Tourism, students develop an understanding of the nature of tourists, tourism, and the tourism industry. They investigate local, national, and global tourism, and explore tourism as a business. Students will gain an understanding of the complex economic, social, cultural, and environmental impacts of tourism.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: 1 Semester
SACE Credits: 10 credits
Automatic Entry Criteria: C in one semester of 10 Humanities or a 10 Humanities elective
Contact Person: Emma Bettison (emma.bettison@stcolumba.sa.edu.au)
Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/tourism/stage-1
Topic Overview
Topics in the past have included the following:
- Exploring Tourism in the Local Area
- Examining Local Impacts of Tourism
- Sustainable Tourism
Assessment Overview
- AT1: Case Study
- AT2: Source Analysis
- AT3: Practical Activity
- AT4: Investigation
Tourism (S2)
In Stage One Tourism, students develop an understanding of the nature of tourists, tourism, and the tourism industry. They investigate local, national, and global tourism, and explore tourism as a business. Students will gain an understanding of the complex economic, social, cultural, and environmental impacts of tourism.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: 1 Semester
SACE Credits: 10 credits
Automatic Entry Criteria: C in one semester of 10 Humanities or a 10 Humanities elective
Contact Person: Emma Bettison (emma.bettison@stcolumba.sa.edu.au)
Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/tourism/stage-1
Topic Overview
Topics in the past have included the following:
- Tourism Industry Skills
- Understanding the Role of Organisations and Government in Tourism
- Negotiated Topic
Assessment Overview
- AT1: Case Study
- AT2: Source Analysis
- AT3: Practical Activity
- AT4: Investigation