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Leisure and Consumption
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Program
London, England
Dates: 8/30/17 - 12/16/17
Leisure and Consumption
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: London South Bank University
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Tourism & Hospitality Management
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
DESCRIPTION
Introduces the leisure and events industries' structure, essential character and governance framework. Investigates the role of leisure and events in modern society as consumption, experience, economic driver and identity reinforcing agent. Identifies the range of skills and knowledge required to be a successful manager in these industries. The aims of this module are to To introduce students to the complexity of the leisure and events sectors by use of models and frameworks of understanding. It seeks to stimulate the students into contemplating the roles that these industries play in the modern society and economy. It will also aim to start students' self - analysis of their own skills and knowledge in relation to their future careers and management aspirations.