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TSM403Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

CULTURAL TOURISM

This course explores the multifaceted aspects of cultural tourism, encompassing its evolution, management, and sustainability. It delves into the diverse cultures and their influence on tourism, examining the changing attitudes of host populations and the benefits of cultural preservation. The course also covers travel motivations, tourist trends, historical developments, and the impact of local factors and socio-cultural elements. Additionally, it addresses cultural barriers, ethnic diversity, and the role of ecotourism in sustaining endangered species.

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195h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Cultural TourismEcotourismCultural HeritageTourism ManagementSustainable Tourism

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

Evolution of Cultural Tourism

2

Development of Domestic Tourism

3

Rural Tourism

4

Cultural Diversity

5

Leisure and Tourism

6

Transportation Systems

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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Tourism Manager

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Cultural Heritage Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Ecotourism Specialist

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Travel Consultant

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Hospitality Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalityTourismCultural Heritage PreservationEnvironmental ConservationTransportation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism

3h

Unit 1: Cultural Tourism: an Overview

3 study hours
  • •Define cultural tourism
  • •Explain the reasons why people travel
  • •Identify tourist products in Nigeria
Week
2

Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism

3h

Unit 2: Development of Domestic Tourism

3 study hours
  • •Outline the historic development of tourism industry
  • •Define the concepts that are vital to the approach of the tourism industry
  • •Identify the factors that have been responsible for the expansion of the tourism industry
Week
3

Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism

3h

Unit 3: Rural Tourism

3 study hours
  • •Define the term carrying capacity
  • •Describe the local factors that influence rural tourism
  • •Explain the importance of rural tourism
Week
4

Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism

3h

Unit 4: Cultural Diversity and Tourism

3 study hours
  • •Define culture and list the types of cultural context
  • •Explain the term ''ethnic and cultural diversity''
  • •Describe different trends in marketing, human resources and culture
Week
5

Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism

3h

Unit 5: Nigeria Cultural Heritage and Tourism

3 study hours
  • •Describe the diverse cultures of Nigeria
  • •Enumerate the cultural heritages of the three major ethnic groups
  • •Explain the importance of culture in retaining the national unity of Nigeria
Week
6

Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism

3h

Unit 6: Museums, Culture and Tourism

3 study hours
  • •Outline the history of museums
  • •State the importance of museums
  • •List the types of museums we have in Nigeria
Week
7

Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism

3h

Unit 7: The Impact of Tourism on Culture

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the impact of tourism on culture
  • •Describe how that impact is beneficial to culture
  • •List some factors that can be responsible for changes in the attitude of the host population
Week
8

Module 2: Leisure and Tourism

3h

Unit 1: Leisure and Tourism

3 study hours
  • •Explain the historical development of leisure and tourism industries
  • •Describe the various conceptions of leisure
  • •Discuss time and work as they apply to leisure
  • •Explain the dynamics of culture in leisure
Week
9

Module 2: Leisure and Tourism

3h

Unit 2: Leisure Conditions and Objective Aspects of the Individual

3 study hours
  • •Describe the conditions and aspects of an individual's situation in relation to leisure
  • •Explain the relationship between external and internal factors which can influence leisure
  • •Explain how cultures are differentiated
Week
10

Module 2: Leisure and Tourism

3h

Unit 3: Ecotourism

3 study hours
  • •Define ecotourism
  • •Explain why employment will continue to grow because of ecotourism
  • •Describe ways of preserving and sustaining the ecotourism industry
Week
11

Module 2: Leisure and Tourism

3h

Unit 4: Tourism Attractions in Africa (Nigeria and Kenya)

3 study hours
  • •Explain geographical topography, vegetation and animal life to cultural tourism
  • •Describe some tourists' destinations in Africa
  • •Discuss tourism potentials of Africa
Week
12

Module 3: Transportation Systems and Strategic Planning

3h

Unit 1: Passenger Transportation

3 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of passenger transportation
  • •Enumerate the problems of passenger transportation
  • •Analyse the future of passenger transportation
Week
13

Module 3: Transportation Systems and Strategic Planning

3h

Unit 2: Air Travel

3 study hours
  • •Describe the importance and advantages of air travel
  • •Discuss the impact air travel has on the hospitality and tourism industry
  • •Analyse the development of air travel through the years

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review all units, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Create summaries of each module, highlighting the main points.

3

Practice applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios.

4

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5

Allocate sufficient time for revision and seek clarification on any areas of doubt.

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