Tourism Debate Notes
BUS 2913 Sustaining Cultural Identity through Tourism and Events
Assessment item 2
Class Debates under the General Theme: “The Importance of Preserving Heritage and Culture for the Growth of Tourism”
DUE Date: Week 11
Weighting: Debate Presentation: 15% (Group Assessment) Written Debate Notes: 10% (Individual) The objective of the debate is to challenge other’s facts and opinions with those of your own. Debating is a fun and entertaining way to develop critical thinking and analytical skills while fostering teamwork and communication. The debate format also allows you and your team to share research and knowledge gained with the rest of the class. Students are encouraged to tie together the major concepts of the course as you prepare your debate positions.
The class is to divide into groups of 6 (3 students positive, 3 students negative)
Suggested debate topics under the general theme “The importance of preserving heritage and culture for the growth of tourism” 1. The Dubai/Abu Dhabi government and other tourism operators are using the appropriate strategies to strengthen the Emirati Culture and preserve its heritage while promoting tourism growth for a sustainable future. 2. Mass tourism is destroying Dubai’s/Abu Dhabi’s traditional culture, identity and way of life. 3. The economic benefits of mass tourism far exceed any negative impacts being experienced by the Dubai/Abu Dhabi community. 4. Dubai/Abu Dhabi is like a tourist theme park and the relevant stakeholders should take measures to sustain local cultural identity before it’s lost as a minority group. 5. UAE needs to preserve its heritage, nature and countryside rather than allowing developers to build more hotels and bigger tourist complexes. 6. UAE should limit the number of foreigners into the country to mai ntain its cultural identity and heritage. 7. “Do in Rome as the Romans do”. Do you think
Assessment item 2
Class Debates under the General Theme: “The Importance of Preserving Heritage and Culture for the Growth of Tourism”
DUE Date: Week 11
Weighting: Debate Presentation: 15% (Group Assessment) Written Debate Notes: 10% (Individual) The objective of the debate is to challenge other’s facts and opinions with those of your own. Debating is a fun and entertaining way to develop critical thinking and analytical skills while fostering teamwork and communication. The debate format also allows you and your team to share research and knowledge gained with the rest of the class. Students are encouraged to tie together the major concepts of the course as you prepare your debate positions.
The class is to divide into groups of 6 (3 students positive, 3 students negative)
Suggested debate topics under the general theme “The importance of preserving heritage and culture for the growth of tourism” 1. The Dubai/Abu Dhabi government and other tourism operators are using the appropriate strategies to strengthen the Emirati Culture and preserve its heritage while promoting tourism growth for a sustainable future. 2. Mass tourism is destroying Dubai’s/Abu Dhabi’s traditional culture, identity and way of life. 3. The economic benefits of mass tourism far exceed any negative impacts being experienced by the Dubai/Abu Dhabi community. 4. Dubai/Abu Dhabi is like a tourist theme park and the relevant stakeholders should take measures to sustain local cultural identity before it’s lost as a minority group. 5. UAE needs to preserve its heritage, nature and countryside rather than allowing developers to build more hotels and bigger tourist complexes. 6. UAE should limit the number of foreigners into the country to mai ntain its cultural identity and heritage. 7. “Do in Rome as the Romans do”. Do you think