The Cultural Heritage

1. Understand the role of history, culture and religion in tourism.
2. Identify and promote cultural heritage sites and monuments in Nigeria.
3. Apply effective communication and management strategies in tourism-related organizations.
4. Analyze the socio-economic and environmental impacts of tourism.
5. Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills for success in the tourism industry.

13 weeks, about 50 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: THE CULTURAL HERlTAGE

   • Unit 1: Tourism: The Cultural Heritage - Use of History · 3 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the importance of history in tourism.. Distinguish between myths, fables, and history, and their relevance to tourism.. Analyze the use and misuse of history in tourism..

2. Week 2Module 1: THE CULTURAL HERlTAGE

   • Unit 2: The Cultural Heritage - Living Culture and Performing Arts · 3 hours

     Define living culture and its various components.. Explore the cultural life in Nigeria, including handicrafts and textiles.. Understand the role of living culture in promoting cultural tourism..

3. Week 3Module 1: THE CULTURAL HERlTAGE

   • Unit 3: Tourism: The Cultural Heritage Religions of Nigeria · 4 hours

     Examine the religious diversity in Nigeria.. Study the basic belief systems of traditional religions, Islam, and Christianity in Nigeria.. Analyze the social organizations and institutions associated with these religions..

4. Week 4Module 1: THE CULTURAL HERlTAGE

   • Unit 4: Tourism: Monuments and Museums in Nigeria · 4 hours

     Identify various monuments and museums in Nigeria and their locations.. Explore different kinds of cultural tourism, including festivals, palaces, and arts and crafts.. Understand the role of museums and monuments in promoting cultural tourism..

5. Week 5Module 1: THE CULTURAL HERlTAGE

   • Unit 5: Tourism The Museum as A Resource · 4 hours

     Understand the role of museums as a resource for tourism.. Explore museum collections and services as source materials for research and documentation.. Identify problems hindering the full utilization of museums as a historiographical source..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Educating the Public through Archaeology on Video, Film, Smelting In Y oruba Land; Isundunni As A Case · 4 hours

     Learn about educating the public through archaeology on video and film.. Study the process of smelting in Yoruba Land, using Isundunni as a case study.. Understand the materials and techniques used in iron smelting..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Tourism: Management And Communication In Nigeria Museum: Challenges And Recommendation · 4 hours

     Examine the concept of museum management in Nigeria.. Analyze the management structure of Nigerian museums.. Understand the challenges and recommendations for improving museum management..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Overview of Cultural Heritage In Nigeria · 4 hours

     Explore the grouping of Nigeria's cultural heritage.. Study national parks, world heritage sites, and eco-cultural tourism in Nigeria.. Understand the updated tentative list of cultural and natural properties..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Writing for Tourism-Travel Industry And Tourism Organization · 4 hours

     Understand the travel industry and tourism organizations.. Explore aviation and surface transport in the tourism sector.. Analyze social, economic, and environmental concerns related to tourism..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 5: Personality Development and Communication Skills · 4 hours

      Study personality development, including physical aspects, hygiene, habits, and fitness.. Develop communication skills, including listening, speaking, voice, and telephone conversation techniques.. Understand non-verbal communication and its importance in tourism..

11. Week 11Module 1: THE CULTURAL HERlTAGE

    • Unit 5: Tourism The Museum as A Resource · 4 hours

      Review Module 1 units and key concepts.. Complete assignments and tutor-marked assessments related to Module 1.. Prepare for mid-course examinations..

12. Week 12Module 2:

    • Unit 5: Personality Development and Communication Skills · 4 hours

      Review Module 2 units and key concepts.. Complete assignments and tutor-marked assessments related to Module 2.. Practice essay questions and case studies..

13. Week 13Module 2:

    • Unit 5: Personality Development and Communication Skills · 4 hours

      Comprehensive review of all course materials.. Focus on areas of weakness identified in previous assessments.. Final exam preparation and study group sessions..