OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
This course will introduce you to the basic concepts and practices
associated with tourism research and study from a geographic perspective.
Most importantly, however, my goal is to make you aware of the
importance of "thinking geographically," particularly
in relation to today's growing reliance on tourism. The tourism
industry is one of the largest and most powerful industries in
the world and its impacts on our economy and our daily life cannot
be dismissed. Whether you are interested in tourism as a career
or simply for general knowledge, this course will explore the
complex nature of tourism focusing on location, spatial interaction,
and the impacts of tourism development on the physical and human
landscape. I believe that utilizing a variety of teaching methods
enhances learning (e.g., lectures, slide shows, videos, guest
speakers, etc.). Although there is no standard textbook assigned
for this course, an atlas is required and there will be readings
and/or handouts, which will be distributed or made available to
you when needed.
DISCLAIMER: I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE/ALTER ANY PART OF THIS SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME. I WILL, HOWEVER, NOTIFY YOU OF ANY CHANGES TO THIS SYLLABUS IN A TIMELY AND EXPEDIENT MANNER.
GRADING CRITERIA
Final grades will be based on the following criteria. Four hundred
points are possible with the following break down:
360 - 400 points - A
340 - 359 points - B+
320 - 339 points - B
300 - 319 points - C+
260 - 299 points - C
240 - 259 points - D+
220 - 239 points - D
Below 220 - F
100 points
Tourism Topic Paper (60 points) - Each student will pick a
tourism destination (e.g., city, state, country, or region) and
analyze that area's tourism program/development. This paper will
be a 5-7 pages long, double-spaced, with proper citations. A handout
will explain in detail what is required. The assignment is
due on December 3, 1999 by 5:00pm.
Article Discussion (10 points) - Students will be expected to bring in an article that deals with tourism, write a short analysis of it (two-page double-spaced maximum) and briefly discuss it in class.
Class Exercises (30 points) - Students will be given 3 short in-class/take home exercises which are designed to reinforce class lectures. These are NOT designed to be difficult or time-consuming and will help prepare you for tests.
300 points
Tests (100 points each) - There will be three tests including
the final exam. Test may include the following: multiple choice,
fill in the blank, Map Ids, short definitions, and short essays.
The tests will not be comprehensive except for those concepts
that carry over from previous tests. You are required to take
all three exams. Make-up tests will be given at the discretion
of the instructor. If you do not take all three tests by the end
of semester, your final grade will be dropped one letter grade.
Make-up tests will be significantly different from the original
test.
GEOG 290-01 & 02 SYLLABUS - Fall 1999
Week 1:
8/30 - Introduction to Tourism and Geography
9/1 - History & Development of Tourism
9/3 - History & Development of Tourism
Week 2:
9/6 LABOR DAY
9/8 - Tourism Basics - Definitions & Models
9/10 - Supply and Demand
Week 3:
9/13 -Impacts of Tourism
9/15 - Economic Impacts
9/17 -
Week 4:
9/20 - Environmental Impacts
9/22 -
9/24 - Socio/Cultural Impacts
Week 5:
9/27 -
9/29 - Review
10/1 - Test #1
Week 6:
10/4 - Tourism Organizations
10/6 - Global Trends & Tourism "Hot Spots"
10/8 - Measurement and Research of Tourism
Week 7:
10/11 - Tourism Demand
10/13 - Traveler Behavior
10/15 -
Week 8: 10/18 - Tourism Supply
10/20 - Infrastructure
10/22 - Transportation
Week 9:
10/25 - Services
10/27 - Attraction
10/29 - Linkages
Week 10:
11/1 - Test #2
11/3 - Tourism Planning
11/5
Week 11:
11/8 - Tourism Marketing
11/10
11/12 - Tourism Management
Week 12:
11/15 - Case Studies -Adventure Tourism
11/17 - Urban Tourism
11/19 - Ecotourism
Week 13:
11/22 - Disney Tourism
11/24 - Thanksgiving Break
11/26
Week 14:
11/29 - Future Tourism Trends & Issues
12/1 - Retirement & Tourism
12/3 - Music, Sports, & Tourism
Papers Due by 5:00 PM
Week 15
12/6 - Conclusions
12/8 - Review
Final Exams
-01 - Monday December 13, 8:00-10:00am
-02 - Wednesday December 15, 8:00-10:00am