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Sixth Form A-level Courses Travel and Tourism

Travel and Tourism

Board: WJEC

Syllabus: AS – 2009; A2 – 2010

Modules

1. AS Introducing Travel and Tourism –In this unit you will study the nature, and development of travel and tourism; and then look at the structure and development of the industry in the UK, using visits to Bournemouth and Poole as our study area.
2. Tourism Destinations –This gives you an opportunity to study the characteristics of tourist destinations in Europe and their appeal. We will look at the range and appeal of tourist destinations, the types of transport tourists use, and consider future trends. There will be a field trip to Rhodes, a Greek island.
3. A2 Tourism impacts and tourism developments –In this unit you will study the ways in which tourism impacts environmentally, socially, culturally and economically on an area. You will also look at sustainable and responsible tourism.
4. Trends and issues in travel and tourism –This allows you to look at changes in customer expectations and the ways in which tourism as a product has developed.

Method of Assessment

AS 1 exam of 1½ hours (20%); 1 portfolio assessment (30%)

A2 1 exam of 2 hours (20%): 1 portfolio assessment (30%)

Further information

This is a course new to Clayesmore which we hope to offer in the Lower Sixth in September 2009. The exams offer a variety of challenges. The AS papers will contain short structured questions testing specific knowledge as well as essay questions testing application and analysis. Many of the questions will be based on an accompanying resource booklet (similar in style to GCSE Geography). In unit 2 you create a portfolio of work based on two tourist destinations: Poole/Bournemouth and Rhodes. The A2 exams provide a similar but more demanding set of challenges.

There is no specific prior learning required to study AS Travel and Tourism although English and Mathematics are helpful, as is Geography.

Travel and Tourism offers you the opportunity to study one of the world’s really dynamic and fastest-growing industries. You will come to understand the different elements which make up the tourism industry and to appreciate the impact that it has on different societies, cultures and environments. As a result it would suit those interested in higher education and/or a career in this rapidly growing industry, or who are wishing to develop new skills in a people-focused industry.