Module code BML334

Title Sustainable Coastal Tourism

Programme University of Chichester Business School

Level 6

Credits 15

ECTS* 7.5

Contact time 3hrs per week + tutorials

Acceptable for Optional for BSc (Hons) Sustainable Tourism Management and BSc (Hons) EMS - option module for other routes

Excluded combinations n/a

Mandatory/Optional Optional for BA (Hons) Sustainable Tourism Management and BSc (Hons) EMS - option module for other routes

Module Co-ordinator Dr Andy Clegg

Description Coastal tourism is an integral part of the tourism industry both domestically and internationally. The National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) estimate that domestic and day trip coastal tourism is collectively valued at £8bn to the English economy, representing 31% of domestic overnight holiday trips and 8% of tourism day visits. Yet, the NCTA recognise that coastal tourism is undervalued and demonstrates significant growth potential. A similar picture is also evident across the globe, where coastal tourism has been seen as the panacea for economic ills, often at a high environmental cost. Coastal areas are also extremely fragile, and increasingly susceptible to the vagaries of climate change and, in particular, sea level rise. To achieve sustainable growth, coastal tourism needs to be managed in a co-ordinated, strategic, holistic and sustainable way. The aim of this module is to therefore examine the development, character, operation, impact and management of tourism in coastal areas. Emphasis is given to the changing characteristics of tourism activity, the demand and supply of the tourism product, and the impact of tourism on both natural and man-made environments in the coastal zone. Consideration will also be given to the principles of strategic planning in coastal areas, and the emergence of Integrated Coastal Zone Management. Domestic and international perspectives will be considered during the course of the module. Outline Syllabus & Teaching & Learning Methods The main focus of this module will be on workshops and student-led activities, supported by a series of introductory lectures. Guest speakers and fieldtrips in the local area, including Chichester Harbour, Pagham Harbour, Portsmouth and Brighton, will form an integral part of the programme to look at examples of best practice in relation to coastal tourism. Key areas covered in the module will include:

• Introduction to sustainable coastal tourism • The coastal tourism product • Coastal visitors – opportunities and challenges • Principles of strategic planning in coastal areas • Coastal tourism in emerging destinations • Small Island Developing States • Integrated Coastal Zone Management • The rise and fall of the British seaside resort • Resort management • Managing access to coastal tourism • Surf and adventure tourism in coastal areas • Waterfront regeneration • Tourism and coastal communities and economies • Coastal tourism and climate change

Intended Learning Outcomes How assessed**

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

• Critically define and conceptualise the nature of the coastal tourism product both domestically and internationally

• Judge how the patterns and processes of demand and supply have influenced the economic, social and environmental development of coastal areas

• Critically assess the impact and management of tourism in a range of natural and man-made coastal environments

• Critically discuss the policy framework for coastal tourism and the role of public, private and voluntary organisations involved in coastal tourism

• Critically discuss and apply the principles underpinning the strategic management of coastal tourism

• Interpret, evaluate and synthesise material applying reasoning, critical analysis and decision-making skills

• Communicate effectively in written form and develop IT skills through the publication of an i-book

All assessment 1

Assessment Scheme: Formative Weighting %

Informal feedback will be provided through in-class discussion, and students will also have the opportunity to meet the module tutor to discuss and review progress of their i-Book. The students will be required to form an editorial board and keep detailed minutes and work plans of their progress. These will be frequently monitored and reviewed by the module tutor.

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Assessment Scheme: Summative Weighting %

1. i-Book (3,500 words per student) – students will be asked to work collaboratively to write an i-book on sustainable coastal tourism following detailed guidelines in a publishing brief provided. Students will work together to form an editorial board, with each student contributing a chapter to the final i-book. Students will use Apple’s i-Book publishing software that will allow them to develop innovative and interactive chapters. Assessment Criteria • Ability to work to production and content/investigative guidelines outlined in the

provided publishing brief • Evidence of appropriate case studies and reference to the academic literature to

support the publishing brief brief • Clear, logical and progressive structure/navigation in line with requirements of the

publishing brief • Clarity of editorial content in terms conciseness, coherence and criticality • Quality of editorial content and overall design/interactive elements • Clear and accurate referencing in line with Harvard conventions

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Reassessment Scheme Weighting %

Students must resubmit their chapter with a revised focus (3,500 words)

100%

Indicative Reading Lists/Key Texts/Websites/other resources Agarwall, S. and Shaw, G. (2007) Managing Coastal Tourism Resorts – A Global Perspective, Channel View Publications, Bristol.

Borne, G. and Ponting, J. (2016), Sustainable Stoke – Transitions to Sustainability in the Surfing World, University of Plymouth Press, Plymouth.

Boissevain, J. and Selwyn, T. (2004) Contesting the Foreshore: Tourism, Society and Politics on the Coast, Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam. Brown, K., Tompkins, E.L., Adger, N.W. (2012) Making Waves – Integrating Coastal Conservation and Development, Routledge, London.

Carlsen, J. and Butler, R.W. (2011) Island Tourism, CABI, Wallingford. European Environmental Agency (2013) Balancing the Future of Europe’s Coasts – Knowledge for Integrated Management, EEA, Denmark.

Jones, A.L. and Philips, M. (2010) Disappearing Destinations, CABI, Wallingford.

Lukovic, T. (2013) Nautical Tourism, CABI, Wallingford.

National Coastal Tourism Academy (2016) 2016 Coastal Tourism – Summary Report of Challenges and Opportunities for Growth, National Coastal Tourism Academy, Bournemouth. Perez, D. and Flora, M. (2010), Competitive Strategies and Policies for Tourism Destinations, Nova Science Publishers, New York.

Prideaux, B. (2009), Resort Destinations, Routledge, London. Russo, A.P. and Richards, G. (2016) Reinventing the Local in Tourism – Producing, Consuming and Negotiating Place, Channel View Publications, Bristol. Shaw, G. and Williams, A. (1997) The Rise and Fall of British Coastal Resorts – Cultural and Economic Perspectives, Pinter, London.

UNEP (2009) Sustainable Coastal Tourism – An Integrated Planning and Management Approach, UNEP, Milan.