Year 10 Tourism

LENGTH: One semester

KEY CONTACT: Amanda Chandler

COURSE CONTENT:
Students learn about one of the worlds largest and fastest grow in industries. They plan a world trip to places of their own choosing and discover the requirements of travel planning from transport, accommodation and sightseeing to the intricacies of passports, visas and vaccinations. They learn about the sustainability of tourism and the growing ‘green’ trend of ecotourism through a case study of a self-chosen nature-based destination. Students investigate how to market a specific tourism destination and analyse its potential for success.

ASSESSMENT:
Students are assessed based on the concepts, capabilities and dispositions of the South Australian curriculum. Assessment types include:

1. Practical Activity
2. Case Study
3. Investigation

COMPLETION OF THIS SUBJECT LEADS TO:
Stage 1 Tourism or any other subject in the HASS area such as Stage 1 Modern History, Stage 1 Ancient Studies, or Stage 1 Legal Studies.

SUBJECT COSTS: Nil