OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
This course will introduce you to the basic concepts and practices
associated with Tourism Planning. Although tourism continues to
be an important element for economic development, uncontrolled
tourism development can often have as many negative outcomes as
positive ones. This course will survey the need for, process of,
and problems associated with tourism planning today. More importantly,
you will gain a practical understanding of the need for adopting
a geographical approach to tourism planning. Hopefully, you have
a firm grasp on tourism basics (GEOG 290 is a prerequisite), because
this class will involve a great deal of discussion and writing
exercises similar to those in graduate level seminars. While we
will use the textbook as the main source of information, current
events and issues regarding local, regional, and international
tourism planning issues will also be discussed.
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.
Class Discussion and Written Exercises 20%
Research Paper 25%
Mid-term Examination 30%
Final Project 25%
Class Discussion and Written Exercises - Each week you
be will assigned a topic/issue; you will develop a 1-2 page discussion
guide ( points, bullets, and paragraphs are fine) which will be
due at the end of class on Thursday. I will randomly pick a student
(or two students) to lead a 15-20 minute discussion on the topic/issue
each Thursday.
Research Paper - Students will be expected to write a properly referenced, 15 page, double-spaced, research paper on a topic(s) related to Tourism Planning. A hand-out regarding this assignment will be distributed early in the semester. This assignment will be due by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, November 23, 1999.
Mid-term Examination - This exam (the only exam) will focus on terms and concepts discussed in class. The format of the exam will be primarily ID, short answer and essay type questions.
Final Project - For
the final project, students will be divided in groups and each
group will produce Tourism Development Plan for a specific location.
I will choose the locations according to the availability of and
access to data. Given the nature of this assignment, each student
within the group will be responsible for a portion of the study.
You will be graded on your personal contribution and your group's
overall presentation. I DO NOT expect a completely comprehensive
report, and will give you detailed guidelines to help you with
this project. Hopefully, this exercise will give you some idea
of the dynamics associated with a team effort. The final projects
will be presented to the class during the exam period on Tuesday
December 14th from 11:00 -1:00 pm.
GEOG 450 SYLLABUS - Fall 1999
Week 1: 8/31-9/2 - Introduction to Tourism
Planning
Readings: Chapter 1, 12, & 13
Week 2: 9/7-9/9 - Approaches to Tourism Planning
Readings: Chapter 2
Week 3: 9/14-9/16 - The Planning Process & Surveys
Readings: Chapter 3 & 14
Week 4: 9/21-9/23 - Supply & Demand Surveys
Readings: Chapter 4 & 5
Week 5: 9/28-9/30- Planning Analysis &
Synthesis
Readings: Chapter 6
Week 6: 10/5-10/7 - Tourist Policy & Plan Formulation
Readings: Chapter 7
Week 7: 10/12-10/14 - Implementation & Monitoring
Readings: Chapter 15
Week 8: 10/19-10/21 - Mid-Term Exam on 10/19
Week 9: 10/26-10/28 - Resort Tourism
Readings: Chapter 8
Week 10: 11/2-11/4 - Urban Tourism
Readings: Chapter 9
Week 11: 11/9-11/11 - Recreation Tourism &
Special Interest Tourism
Readings: Chapter 9
Week 12: 11/16-11/17 - Planning Tourist Attractions
Readings: Chapter 10
Week 13: 11/23- Review (Thanksgiving Break)
Research Paper Due @ 5:00 pm on November 23rd
Week 14: 11/30-12/2 - Site Design Standards
Readings: Chapter 11
Week 15: 12/7-12/9 - Presentation Preparation
Final Exam - Project Presentations: Tuesday
December 14th 11:00-1:00pm