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HCM241Agricultural Sciences Unitsintermediate

Understanding Tourists And Hosts

This course introduces students to the dynamics between tourists and host communities. It explores the concept of tourist profiling, examining the characteristics and motivations of both domestic and international visitors. Key topics include guest-host relationships, the sociology and anthropology of tourism, and the planning and execution of city tours. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the behavioral aspects of tourism and its impact on communities.

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90h
Study Time
13
Weeks
7h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Tourist ProfilingGuest-Host RelationsTourism SociologyTourism AnthropologyCity Tours

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Tourist Profiling

2

Domestic vs. International Tourism

3

Guest-Host Relationships

4

Sociology of Tourism

5

Anthropology of Tourism

6

City Tour Planning

7

Cultural Heritage

8

Tourism Products

9

Tourism Operations

10

Pre-Coinage Currencies

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Tourism Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Tour Guide

Apply your skills in this growing field

Cultural Heritage Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Hospitality Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Tourism Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalityTravel AgenciesTourism BoardsCultural Heritage SitesEvent Management

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists

2 study hours
  • •Define tourist profiling and its importance.
  • •Identify characteristics used in profiling foreign tourists.
  • •Discuss the reasons behind tourist profiling.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists

2 study hours
  • •Analyze international tourist flows and world tourist arrivals.
  • •Familiarize yourself with high spending and revenue earning countries in tourism.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Domestic and International Tourists: Profile and Flow

2 study hours
  • •Understand the importance of domestic tourism.
  • •Identify the profile of domestic tourists and their needs.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Domestic and International Tourists: Profile and Flow

2 study hours
  • •Familiarize yourself with the needs of domestic tourists.
  • •Identify problem areas pertaining to domestic tourism.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Guest-Host Relationships

2 study hours
  • •Understand the relevance of guest-host relationships in tourism.
  • •Identify different situations in guest-host interactions.
Week
6

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Guest-Host Relationships

2 study hours
  • •Learn about tension areas in guest-host relationships.
  • •Analyze basic factors influencing these relationships.
Week
7

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Sociology, Anthropology and Tourism

2 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of sociology of tourism.
  • •Learn about methodologies used to study sociology of tourism.
Week
8

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Sociology, Anthropology and Tourism

2 study hours
  • •Define anthropology of tourism.
  • •Appreciate the relevance of sociology and anthropology in tourism planning.
Week
9

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Discovering a Town: Guide and the City tour

2 study hours
  • •Arrange a city tour.
  • •Identify sources of information for organizing a city tour.
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: The National Theatre

2 study hours
  • •Understand the relationship between tourists and hosts.
  • •Describe the National Theatre.
Week
11

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Development: Product and Operations

2 study hours
  • •Appreciate the role of a guide in the Himalayan region.
  • •Know the difference between a guide and a path finder.
Week
12

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Tourism Development: Products & Operations contd.

2 study hours
  • •Know about African Fabric and culture.
  • •Understand more about African heritage of arts.

Unit 4: Tourism development: Products and Operations contd.

2 study hours
  • •Understand more about African heritage of arts.
  • •Understand more about money in Nigeria, Past and Present.
Week
13

Module 2:

4h

Unit 5: Tourism Development: Products and Operations contd.

2 study hours
  • •Understand more about how coin was introduced.
  • •Understand more about how government Bank emerged.

Unit 6: Tourism Development: Products and Operations contd.

2 study hours
  • •Understand more about how Commercial Banking Institutions emerged.
  • •Understand more about the standardization of West African Currencies.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed profiles for different tourist segments (Units 1 & 2), focusing on motivations and needs.

2

Analyze case studies of guest-host interactions (Unit 3), identifying potential conflict areas and solutions.

3

Develop a framework for assessing the socio-cultural impacts of tourism (Unit 4), considering both positive and negative effects.

4

Design a sample city tour itinerary (Unit 5), incorporating key attractions and addressing logistical considerations.

5

Review the evolution of money in Nigeria (Units 4,5 & 6), understanding its impact on trade and economic development.

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