TASK1 The seminar presentations will be done in groups (depending on numbers in the class, there may be some variation in group size). Groups will prepare and present a 15-20 minute class presentation about managing the impacts of tourism and lead subsequent class discussion for an additional 5-10 minutes. Topic selection and/or allocation will occur in class. Some variation of topics and timing may be necessary. Groups should work collaboratively to research the academic tourism literature and industry or government reports on the impacts of tourism. Refer to legislation, minimal impact guidelines and visitor codes of conduct, management plans, environmental audits, eco-certification or other measures for controlling the impacts of tourism. Suggest practical ways in which the impacts of tourism could be reduced to sustainable levels. As part of the assessment you will need to provide:(i)printed copies of your PowerPoint slides (these will also facilitate feedback to you about your presentation); and(iiprepare a 500 word (2 page maximum) summary of the main points of your seminar including  a list of key references. SeminarTopic: Review Aboriginal involvement in joint park management and tourism. How is Aboriginal culture shared with park visitors? Do Aboriginal people benefit from park tourism or not?Team Conflict & Disbandment:The ability to “lead, manage & contribute effectively to teams” is a key JCU Generic skill and an important skill sought by employers. Working in teams, under proper conditions, encourages peer learning and peer support. Sometimes members of a team will not contribute equally to the task, resulting in some students carrying more than their fair share of the load or team effort. On other occasions team members have left the subject. Should you have conflict in your team it is important to advise the lecturer as soon as possible. If you have not met with all of your team members by Week 5 - then you should alert your lecturer. The lecturer will retain the right (after hearing claims from students) to decide when a group should be disbanded. In exceptional circumstances, individual assessment options are available to students, but only after a concerted effort has been made to work with other team members.

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