Understanding Tourists And Hosts
- Agricultural Sciences
- 200 level
- 159 pages
- 11 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 90 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HCM241, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 THE NATIONAL THEATREPage 71
- UNIT 2 DEVELOPMENT: PRODUCTS AND OPERATIONSPage 90
- UNIT 3: TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: PRODUCTS AND OPERATIONS CONTDPage 99
- UNIT 4: TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: PRODUCTS AND OPERATIONS CONTDPage 117
- UNIT 5 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: PRODUCTS AND OPERATIONS CONTDPage 128
- UNIT 6: TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: PRODUCTS AND OPERATIONS CONTDPage 140
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HCM241 · UNIT 1 PROFILING FOREIGN TOURISTS
The demographic profiles of tourists visiting Nigeria are generally obtained from the disembarkation cards filled by them. However, the details relating to specific purposes of visit, factors of influence, etc. are obtained through foreign tourist surveys conducted periodically.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept and importance of tourist profiling.
- Analyze the dynamics of guest-host relationships.
- Apply sociological and anthropological perspectives to tourism.
- Plan and execute effective city tours.
- Evaluate the impact of tourism on local communities.
- Identify and describe the evolution of money in Nigeria.
What it prepares you for
- Tourism Officer
- Tour Guide
- Cultural Heritage Manager
- Hospitality Manager
- Tourism Planner
- Hospitality
- Travel Agencies
- Tourism Boards
- Cultural Heritage Sites
- Event Management
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 3: Guest-Host Relationships
Understanding the nuances of cultural sensitivity and ethical considerations in guest-host interactions requires critical thinking and awareness.
- Module 1:
Unit 4: Sociology, Anthropology and Tourism
Applying sociological and anthropological theories to real-world tourism scenarios demands analytical skills and interdisciplinary knowledge.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists · 2 hours
Define tourist profiling and its importance.. Identify characteristics used in profiling foreign tourists.. Discuss the reasons behind tourist profiling..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists · 2 hours
Analyze international tourist flows and world tourist arrivals.. Familiarize yourself with high spending and revenue earning countries in tourism..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 2: Domestic and International Tourists: Profile and Flow · 2 hours
Understand the importance of domestic tourism.. Identify the profile of domestic tourists and their needs..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 2: Domestic and International Tourists: Profile and Flow · 2 hours
Familiarize yourself with the needs of domestic tourists.. Identify problem areas pertaining to domestic tourism..
- Week 5Module 1:
Unit 3: Guest-Host Relationships · 2 hours
Understand the relevance of guest-host relationships in tourism.. Identify different situations in guest-host interactions..
- Week 6Module 1:
Unit 3: Guest-Host Relationships · 2 hours
Learn about tension areas in guest-host relationships.. Analyze basic factors influencing these relationships..
- Week 7Module 1:
Unit 4: Sociology, Anthropology and Tourism · 2 hours
Understand the meaning of sociology of tourism.. Learn about methodologies used to study sociology of tourism..
- Week 8Module 1:
Unit 4: Sociology, Anthropology and Tourism · 2 hours
Define anthropology of tourism.. Appreciate the relevance of sociology and anthropology in tourism planning..
- Week 9Module 1:
Unit 5: Discovering a Town: Guide and the City tour · 2 hours
Arrange a city tour.. Identify sources of information for organizing a city tour..
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 1: The National Theatre · 2 hours
Understand the relationship between tourists and hosts.. Describe the National Theatre..
- Week 11Module 2:
Unit 2: Development: Product and Operations · 2 hours
Appreciate the role of a guide in the Himalayan region.. Know the difference between a guide and a path finder..
- Week 12Module 2:
Unit 3: Tourism Development: Products & Operations contd. · 2 hours
Know about African Fabric and culture.. Understand more about African heritage of arts..
Unit 4: Tourism development: Products and Operations contd. · 2 hours
Understand more about African heritage of arts.. Understand more about money in Nigeria, Past and Present..
- Week 13Module 2:
Unit 5: Tourism Development: Products and Operations contd. · 2 hours
Understand more about how coin was introduced.. Understand more about how government Bank emerged..
Unit 6: Tourism Development: Products and Operations contd. · 2 hours
Understand more about how Commercial Banking Institutions emerged.. Understand more about the standardization of West African Currencies..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed profiles for different tourist segments (Units 1 & 2), focusing on motivations and needs.
- Analyze case studies of guest-host interactions (Unit 3), identifying potential conflict areas and solutions.
- Develop a framework for assessing the socio-cultural impacts of tourism (Unit 4), considering both positive and negative effects.
- Design a sample city tour itinerary (Unit 5), incorporating key attractions and addressing logistical considerations.
- Review the evolution of money in Nigeria (Units 4,5 & 6), understanding its impact on trade and economic development.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HCM241 about?
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.
How many units does HCM241 have?
HCM241, Understanding Tourists And Hosts, has 11 units across 2 modules, over 159 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is HCM241 hard?
HCM241 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does HCM241 take to study?
About 90 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is HCM241 assessed?
HCM241 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with HCM241?
Tourism Officer, Tour Guide, Cultural Heritage Manager, Hospitality Manager and Tourism Planner.