MK1S12 - Hospitality in context 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | MK1S12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Hospitality in context | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Laurence Blake | ||
| Module Team: | Sarah Campbell, David Phillips | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100084 - hospitality management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To introduce the concepts of hospitality, hospitableness and hospitality management.
To encourage critical debates on role of hospitality sector in global tourism industry.
To examine key contemporary issues that impact and shape the hospitality industry in the 21st century.
To develop academic and business skills.
Content Summary
Nature of hospitality industry.
Role of the industry in society.
Socio-economic and environmental impacts.
Contemporary issues.
Critical thinking, academic writing and referencing skills.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 36 |
| Independent Study | 122 |
| Directed Study | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate understanding of the nature of the hospitality industry and its role within the society. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues in the hospitality sector. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Discuss the social, environmental and economic impacts of a case study hotel on key stakeholders. | 15 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Examine one key contemporary issue and discuss its influence on the hospitality industry. | 0 | 2000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |