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Basic Concepts of Tourism
Course Objectives
To introduce the concept of Tourism, its various classifications and its components.
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Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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DBBA 501A
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Basic Concepts of Tourism |
CO 199To know about tourism terminology and different types of tourist CO 200To know about various types of tourism, components and tourism benefits. CO 201To know about various phases of tourism and it growth aspects CO 202To know about various tourism motivators & dimension. |
Approach in teaching:
Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos
Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips
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Quiz, Poster Presentations, Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects, Open Book Test, Semester End Examination |
Introduction to Tourism –Meaning and Definition of Tourism, Basis of Tourism, Dimensions of Tourism phenomenon. Understanding Tourism terminology. Concept of a Tourist , Visitor and an Excursionist- WTO’s Classification of Travelers, limits to travel.
Nature of Tourism –Basic nature of tourism, Lei per’s Model on nature of tourism-three basic elements Tourists, Geographical element & Tourism Industry. Varied benefits of tourism.
Types of Tourism – On the basis of movement patterns, seasonal character, purpose of tourism and Forms of Tourism.
Components of Tourism- The basic or Primary components that formulate Tourism – Transportation- Air, Water, Land, Road. Accommodation- Hotel, Motel, Resort, Caravans, Youth hostels etc . Attraction- Monuments, Theme Parks, Wildlife, Museums, Art Galleries, Cultural centers. Tourism Infrastructure and Superstructure. Secondary components. Peters inventory of Tourist attraction : Cultural, Traditions, Scenic, Entertainment, Others.
Elements of tourism
History of Tourism –Growth and development of Tourism through the ages. Travel in the Prehistoric times, in the Middle ages, the Grand Tour, in the Industrial age, Pushing and Pulling forces of Tourism industry. Concept of Paid Holidays, Development of Modern transport system
Tourism : The Psychological dimension. Tourism and human behavior, psychology of early travelers. Motivation –Definition, Motivators of modern day tourism as given by McIntosh.
