Tourism

In Stage Two, 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 gain an understanding of the complex economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts of tourism.

Subject Type: Elective

Length: 2 Semesters

SACE Credits: 20 credits

Automatic Entry Criteria: B for 1 semester of Stage One Tourism

Contact Person: Emma Bettison (emma.bettison@stcolumba.sa.edu.au)

Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/tourism/stage-2

 

Topic Overview

  • Operations and Structures of the Tourism Industry 
  • Travellers’ Perceptions, and the Interaction of Host Community and Visitor
  • Planning for and Managing Sustainable Tourism

 

Assessment Overview

  • Folio
  • Practical Activity
  • Investigation
  • External examination