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TSM141Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Understanding Tourism

This course provides an understanding of tourism, exploring its phenomenon, concepts, and definitions. It examines the characteristics of tours, tourist destinations, and different forms of tourism. The course also delves into the changing trends in tourism, motivations of tourists, and the impact of tourism on society and the environment. Special interest tourism, alternative tourism, and historical development of tourism are also discussed.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
TourismToursTouristDestinationsMotivation

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
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Tourism Phenomenon

2

Tours and Characteristics

3

Changing Trends in Tourism

4

Special Interest Tourism

5

Historical Development of Tourism

6

Pilgrimage and Tourism

Total Topics6 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

Travel Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Hotel Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Tour Operator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Event Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalityTravelEvent ManagementCultural HeritageRecreation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Tourism Phenomenon

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the basic concepts of tourism.
  • •Define tourism and explain its characteristics.
  • •Outline the reasons for the growth of tourism.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Tourism Phenomenon

3 study hours
  • •Understand the different motivations that determine the increasing diversity of tourism.
  • •Understand the origin and development of Mass Tourism and Package holiday.
  • •Mention and discuss those things that motivate people to leave their normal place of work and abode for temporary visits to other places.
Week
3

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Tours

3 study hours
  • •Know what a tour is and appreciate how the purpose of visit determines the nature of the tour.
  • •Understand the tourist destination and the different types of tourism.
  • •Mention and discuss 5 of such factors that determine the time and period that a tour includes.
Week
4

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Tours

3 study hours
  • •Understand the forms and types of tourism.
  • •Mention 5 motivating factors/purpose for any kind of visit.
  • •What effect does Possession, Property, Wealth, Egoism, etc. has on modern tourism?
Week
5

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: The Changing Trend

3 study hours
  • •Outline the reasons for the growth of tourism.
  • •Define the different motivations that determine the increasing diversity of tourism.
  • •Explain the role of Technology in the development of tourism in the early days.
Week
6

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: The Changing Trend

3 study hours
  • •Understand the origin and development of Mass Tourism and package holidays.
  • •Explain what is meant by the 4S formula in Tourism.
  • •What effects do you think visiting friends and relations has on hospitality industry - the hostels'?
Week
7

Module 4:

3h

Unit 4: Special Interest

3 study hours
  • •Analyze the factors that influence the demand for tourism, as well as the decision-making process for individuals.
  • •Determine the relationship between motivation, destination and tourist product.
  • •Discuss the requirement of a special interest tourist.
Week
8

Module 4:

3h

Unit 4: Special Interest

3 study hours
  • •Advance 2 reasons for a campaign for Real Holidays in Britain.
  • •Analyze the factors that influence the demand for tourism, as well as the decision-making process for individuals.
  • •Determine the relationship between motivation, destination and tourist product.
Week
9

Module 5:

3h

Unit 5: Historical Evaluation and Development (1)

3 study hours
  • •Understand broadly how the history of tourism came to be written.
  • •Familiarize yourself with the main source used for writing the history of tourism.
  • •List all the sources used to know about the ancient period.
Week
10

Module 5:

3h

Unit 5: Historical Evaluation and Development (1)

3 study hours
  • •Enumerate how many periods that can be established in the history of tourism.
  • •Why is it necessary to study the history of tourism?
  • •What benefit do we derive from the introduction of statistical data in the history of tourism?
Week
11

Module 5:

3h

Unit 6: Historical Evaluation and Development (1)

3 study hours
  • •Explain the characteristics associated with different religions during the pilgrimage.
  • •Mention 3 characteristics of silk route.
  • •Trade and pilgrimage played traffic in the modern times.
Week
12

Module 5:

3h

Unit 6: Historical Evaluation and Development (1)

3 study hours
  • •The growth of modem technology, rising incomes and modem entrepreneurship contributed to the emergence of modern tourism.
  • •Explain the characteristics associated with different religions during the pilgrimage.
  • •Mention 3 characteristics of silk route.
Week
13

Module 5:

3h

Final Revision

3 study hours
  • •Review all course materials and notes.
  • •Focus on key concepts and definitions.
  • •Prepare for final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Units 1-3 tourism concepts

2

Review definitions of different tourism types from Units 2 and 4

3

Practice applying the 4S formula from Unit 3 to destination examples

4

Analyze case studies of sustainable tourism from Unit 4

5

Summarize key historical periods and their impact on tourism from Units 5 and 6

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