Tourist Sites: Products & Operations I
- Social Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 185 pages
- 10 units
This course introduces students to tourist sites, products, and operations, focusing on Nigeria. It explores cultural dances and music of the Western Yoruba, Northern, Eastern, and Western regions. Students will learn about Lagos State's history, tourist attractions, and investment opportunities. The course also covers the Gelede dance, Birom music, and the city of Lagos as a miracle city, providing a comprehensive overview of tourism in the region.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of TSM243, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
TSM243 · UNIT 1 DANCE OF THE WESTERN YORUBA
Public dance is one of the most common and popular ways of celebrating events in African societies. This could either be at the individual level or when important occasions come up in the life of a man, woman or a child. The above observation holds true for the Eguns, one of the major ethnic groups in Ogun State, Nigeria.
What you should be able to do
- Identify major tourist sites in Lagos State
- Describe the cultural significance of Nigerian dances and music
- Explain the history of Lagos State
- Analyze investment opportunities in the tourism sector
- Understand the impact of the slave trade on Lagos
- Discuss the economic and social aspects of tourism
What it prepares you for
- Tourism Officer
- Cultural Heritage Manager
- Tour Guide
- Investment Analyst
- Hospitality Manager
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Cultural Heritage
- Investment
- Real Estate
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 1: Dance of the Western Yoruba
Understanding the nuances and cultural significance requires deep engagement with Yoruba traditions.
- Module 1:
Unit 2: Music of the North, East and West
Requires differentiating musical styles and instruments from diverse Nigerian cultures.
- Module 2:
Unit 1: Guide to Tourist Attractions in Lagos I
Requires understanding the historical context and impact of the transatlantic slave trade.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Dance of the Western Yoruba · 2 hours
Read introduction to Gelede dance.. Understand the cultural significance of the dance.. Identify the instruments used..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Music of the North, East and West · 2 hours
Examine the music styles of the North, East, and West.. Compare and contrast the musical instruments used.. Analyze the sociological functions of the music..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Dance of the North · 2 hours
Study the origin and costume of Takai dance.. Describe the dance movements and their significance.. Understand the role of Takai in contemporary society..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: The City of Lagos I · 2 hours
Learn about the early settlers and history of Lagos State.. Understand the role of Ashipa and subsequent kings.. Examine the influence of the British and slave trade..
- Week 5Module 1:
Unit 5: The City of Lagos II · 2 hours
Study the history of Lagos State.. Focus on Badagry and Epe.. Examine the impact of the slave trade..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Guide to Tourist Attractions in Lagos I · 2 hours
Identify and describe tourist attractions in Badagry.. Understand the significance of the Slave Museum and First Storey Building.. Trace the Slave Routes..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Guide to Tourist Attractions in Lagos II · 2 hours
Identify and describe tourist attractions in Lagos.. Understand the significance of the Oba's Palace and National Museum.. Explore Lekki Conservation Centre..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Tourist Attractions in Lagos III · 2 hours
Explore the cultural and economic scenes of old Lagos.. Learn about the Hausa and Igbo communities.. Identify religious places and understand the importance of the Eyo festival..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Guide to Investments in the Tourism Sector of Lagos State · 2 hours
Understand the policy objectives for tourism development.. Identify areas for private investment.. Examine development strategies..
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 5: Our Own Fernando Po · 2 hours
Understand the history of labour experiences of early Nigerians.. Explore the city of arts and misery.. Analyze the cultural and economic aspects of Benin City..
- Week 11Module 1:
Unit 1: Dance of the Western Yoruba, Unit 2: Music of the North, East and West, Unit 3: Dance of the North, Unit 4: The City of Lagos I, Unit 5: The City of Lagos II · 3 hours
Review all units from Module 1.. Focus on key concepts and cultural aspects.. Prepare for assignments and assessments..
- Week 12Module 2:
Unit 1: Guide to Tourist Attractions in Lagos I, Unit 2: Guide to Tourist Attractions in Lagos II, Unit 3: Tourist Attractions in Lagos III, Unit 4: Guide to Investments in the Tourism Sector of Lagos State, Unit 5: Our Own Fernando Po · 3 hours
Review all units from Module 2.. Focus on key concepts and cultural aspects.. Prepare for assignments and assessments..
- Week 13Module 1:
Final Revision · 4 hours
Final revision of all course materials.. Complete any outstanding assignments.. Prepare for the final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events in Lagos history (Units 4-5)
- Compare and contrast the cultural dances discussed in Module 1 using a table
- Develop a SWOT analysis for investing in a specific tourist site (Module 2)
- Practice essay questions on the impact of the slave trade on Badagry (Unit 1, Module 2)
- Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments
Questions students ask about this course
What is TSM243 about?
This course introduces students to tourist sites, products, and operations, focusing on Nigeria. It explores cultural dances and music of the Western Yoruba, Northern, Eastern, and Western regions. Students will learn about Lagos State's history, tourist attractions, and investment opportunities. The course also covers the Gelede dance, Birom music, and the city of Lagos as a miracle city, providing a comprehensive overview of tourism in the region.
How many units does TSM243 have?
TSM243, Tourist Sites: Products & Operations I, has 10 units across 2 modules, over 185 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is TSM243?
TSM243 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Social Sciences.
Is TSM243 hard?
TSM243 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does TSM243 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 10 units.
How is TSM243 assessed?
TSM243 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with TSM243?
Tourism Officer, Cultural Heritage Manager, Tour Guide, Investment Analyst and Hospitality Manager.