Universität Wien

290233 VO Problems of mass tourism in third world countries (2011W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 14.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 21.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 28.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 04.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 11.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 18.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 25.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 02.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 09.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 16.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 13.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 20.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 27.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture deals with explanations regarding the development of third world tourism based on the latest results of tourism research. The specific development of tourism in third world countries wll be discussed based on selected indicators. Beside this overall view specific insights will be provided focussed on spatial and economical consequences of the tourism flows. Sustainable and innovative phenomena of tourism will be discussed in detail. It is worth mentioning that third world tourism will not be introduced as the unique devil responsible for negative consequences but chances and risks, curse and blessing are mirrored from a critical point of view. Interesting insights will not be restricted to the tourist segment, but the problems discussed will also include the natives themselves and their attitudes towards tourism.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The main objective of this lecture is to enable the students to judge various forms of tourism according to their potential of risk adequately.

Examination topics

Reading list


Association in the course directory

(MG-W4-NPI) (L2-b3, L2-b-zLV) (Td-S6-III.j) (Tef-W-B3) (Rd-W3)

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