MNG10526 - Foundations of Visitor InterpretationInformation for students studying in 2013

Please contact the School of Tourism & Hospitality Management to confirm details prior to acting on this information.

Unit Description

Visitor Interpretation is the professional practice of communicating with visitors in recreational and tourism settings such as protected natural areas, museums, zoos, art galleries and other natural and cultural heritage settings. The unit provides an overview of interpretation; an understanding of the key theories of communication and representation that underpin it; survey of interpretive methods such as signage, brochures, tour guiding; and an examination of its social, cultural, political and managerial implications. Students will have an opportunity to design and critique specific interpretive approaches.

Availability

Distance Education Session 2
Distance Education (Online) Unavailable
Lismore Unavailable
Coffs Harbour Unavailable
Gold Coast
Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga
Unavailable
Tweed Heads - SCU Lakeside
Caloola Drive, Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads - SCU Riverside
Brett Street, Tweed Heads
Unavailable
Note: the availability of this unit (displayed above) is provided as a guide only and may not represent the most current information available. Please refer to the official Schedule of Units and/or contact the relevant School before acting on this information.
Unit Type Undergraduate
School School of Tourism & Hospitality Management

Fee Information: Commencing 2013 - UNDERGRADUATE Commonwealth Supported only.

Student Contribution Band

Band 3

Credit Points per unit

12

Part of Course

[Top]