Understanding Tourist And Hosts
- Social Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 160 pages
- 11 units
This course introduces students to the dynamics between tourists and host communities. It explores tourist profiling, motivations, and the impact of tourism on local cultures. The course covers key areas such as guest-host relationships, the sociology and anthropology of tourism, and the importance of understanding tourist flows. It also examines the development and operations of tourism products, providing a comprehensive overview of the tourism industry.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 130 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of TSM241, 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
TSM241 · UNIT 1 PROFILING FOREIGN TOURISTS
The place of residence of a person is defined as “that place where he has lived for most part of the past year (12months) or for a shorter period but intends to return to that place within 12 months to live in that place”. It is usually ascertained from the visitor through administrative documents like Embarkation/Disembarkation cards or through surveys.
What you should be able to do
- Define and apply tourist profiling techniques.
- Analyze the dynamics of guest-host relationships.
- Explain the sociological and anthropological aspects of tourism.
- Describe the development and operations of tourism products.
- Identify key historical and cultural landmarks in Nigeria.
- Discuss the evolution of money and banking systems in Nigeria.
What it prepares you for
- Tourism Officer
- Tour Guide
- Cultural Heritage Manager
- Tourism Planner
- Hospitality Manager
- Hospitality
- Travel Agencies
- Tourism Boards
- Cultural Heritage Sites
- Government Tourism Departments
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists
Unit 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists
Requires understanding of statistical analysis and demographic data interpretation.
- Module 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists
Unit 3: Guest- Host Relationships
Involves complex cultural and social dynamics that require nuanced understanding.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists
Unit 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists · 2 hours
Define tourist profiling and its importance.. Identify the characteristics analyzed in profiling foreign tourists.. Examine international tourist flows and world tourist arrivals..
- Week 2Module 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists
Unit 2: Domestic and International Tourists: Profile and Flow · 2 hours
Understand the importance of domestic tourism.. Know the profile of domestic tourists and their needs.. Identify problem areas pertaining to domestic tourism..
- Week 3Module 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists
Unit 3: Guest- Host Relationships · 2 hours
Understand the relevance of guest-host relationships in tourism.. Identify different situations in guest-host interactions.. Learn about tension areas in guest-host relationships..
- Week 4Module 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists
Unit 4: Sociology, Anthropology and Tourism · 2 hours
Understand the sociology of tourism and its methodologies.. Define the anthropology of tourism.. Appreciate their relevance in tourism planning and development..
- Week 5Module 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists
Unit 5: Discovering a Town: Guide and the City tour · 2 hours
Arrange a city tour, identifying sources of information.. Conduct a city tour, understanding the guide's role.. Familiarize with conducting a city tour of Lagos as a case study..
- Week 6Module 2: The National Theatre
Unit 1: The National Theatre · 2 hours
Understand the relationship between tourists and hosts.. Explore the historical and cultural significance of the National Theatre.. Identify the facilities and functions of the National Theatre..
- Week 7Module 2: The National Theatre
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.. Familiarize yourself with the specific expectations of the tourists from guides/path finders..
- Week 8Module 2: The National Theatre
Unit 3: Tourism Development: Products & Operations contd. · 2 hours
Know more about African Fabric and culture.. Understand the importance of African Fabric and culture..
- Week 9Module 2: The National Theatre
Unit 4: Tourism development: Products and Operations contd. · 2 hours
Know more about money in Nigeria, Past and Present.. Understand how coin was introduced and how government Bank emerged.. Understand the Bank of England and the Standardization of West African Currencies..
- Week 10Module 2: The National Theatre
Unit 5: Tourism Development: Products and Operations contd. · 2 hours
Know more about Nigerian heritage of arts.. Understand the importance of Nigerian heritage of arts..
- Week 11Module 2: The National Theatre
Unit 6: Tourism Development: Products and Operations contd. · 2 hours
Understand the importance of Nigerian heritage of arts..
- Week 12Final Revision
Final Revision · 3 hours
Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and definitions.. Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments..
- Week 13Final Revision
Exam Preparation · 3 hours
Practice answering exam-style questions.. Review all TMAs and assignments.. Consolidate understanding of core topics..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
- Develop case studies analyzing guest-host interactions in different tourism settings.
- Practice interpreting statistical data related to tourist profiles and flows.
- Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and incorporate feedback into study notes.
- Create concept maps linking sociological and anthropological theories to real-world tourism examples.
- Focus on understanding the historical evolution of tourism and its impact on Nigerian culture.
- Prepare by reviewing past exam papers and identifying common question types.
- Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing areas of weakness.
- Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share insights.
- Practice applying theoretical concepts to practical scenarios in the tourism industry.
Questions students ask about this course
What is TSM241 about?
This course introduces students to the dynamics between tourists and host communities. It explores tourist profiling, motivations, and the impact of tourism on local cultures. The course covers key areas such as guest-host relationships, the sociology and anthropology of tourism, and the importance of understanding tourist flows. It also examines the development and operations of tourism products, providing a comprehensive overview of the tourism industry.
How many units does TSM241 have?
TSM241, Understanding Tourist And Hosts, has 11 units across 2 modules, over 160 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is TSM241?
TSM241 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Social Sciences.
Is TSM241 hard?
TSM241 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does TSM241 take to study?
About 130 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is TSM241 assessed?
TSM241 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with TSM241?
Tourism Officer, Tour Guide, Cultural Heritage Manager, Tourism Planner and Hospitality Manager.