| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | SSUD11-107 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
At first glance, coastal tourism cities appear remarkably alike – for example Waikiki and Miami in the US, Torremolinos and other Spanish resort cities, Pattaya in Thailand, and Australia’s Gold Coast. There is a common image of hedonistic holiday-makers occupying high-rise buildings lining the beachfront in stunning natural environments. But when we look more closely, it is possible to discern that these mass tourism places are more unique than at first appears. Drawing on international comparisons and detailed in-the-field examination of the Gold Coast, this subject examines these places through various ‘cultural landscape lenses’ and explores how they plan their transformation into dynamic cities and regions.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Understand and explain common characteristics relating to the growth of mass tourism coastal resort areas
- Interpret deeper qualities and characteristics of tourist cities to discern distinctive characteristics beyond their superficial similarities
- Interpret cultural landscapes by applying different lenses to their examination
- Understand and evaluate the transformation of coastal tourist resort areas into cities and city regions
- Demonstrate teamwork skills in the collaborative analysis of coastal tourism areas
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- September 2024 [Standard - Sun, Sand, Surf and Cities: Waikiki to Gold Coast]
- September 2023 [Standard - Sun, Sand, Surf and Cities: Waikiki to Gold Coast]
- September 2022 [Standard - Sun, Sand, Surf and Cities: Waikiki to Gold Coast]
- September 2020 [Standard - Sun, Sand, Surf and Cities: Waikiki to Gold Coast]
Subject dates
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September 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |