LEIS2220
Leisure Interactions and Identity
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2006, 2005, 2004
This course aims to deepen the students understading of key issues relating to leisure and identity covered in first year core units. Students will be challenged to apply theories of social psychology to issues related directly to the leisure and tourism industries. They will also be encouraged to develop skills of crtical thinking. The substantive content of the course creates a link between issues relating to leisure and identity covered in the first year core unit and the same issues developed in greater depth in the third year core unit, LEIS3320 Critical Perspectives in Leisure of the Bachelor of Social Science (Recreation and Tourism).
| Objectives | On completion of this course, students will be expected to demonstrate: 1. A critical understanding of selected theories in social psychology as applied to leisure. 2. A deeper understanding of the relationship between psychological and socio-cultural factors shaping individual attitudes, motivations and identity formation 3. The ability to analyse and critique the study of leisure as it applies to people at different life stages and in different social contexts 4. The ability to apply theoretical concepts critically to issues relating to the leisure and tourism industries |
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| Content | Topics include: 1. Psychological models of human behaviour and identity formation: key concepts. 2. Social roles, attitude and identity formation over the life course. 3. The relationship between identity, work and leisure. 4. Tourism, risk and the search for an authentic identity. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | Not applicable. | ||||||||
| Transition | Not applicable. | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | LEIS 1130 - Leisure Behaviour and Development | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |