CULTURAL TOURISM
- Social Sciences
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 109 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 195 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 TSM403, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
TSM403 · UNIT 1 CULTURAL TOURISM AN OVERVIEW
For obvious reasons, this group is better informed of places and facilities it experiences because of the different countries and destinations they visit at different times. In each of these groups however, age brackets, social structure, gender, occupation and income level are major determinants that influence the behavioural patterns of their travels and visits.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the nature of cultural tourism
- Identify mechanisms for managing tourism
- Describe how culture is preserved
- Explain why people travel
- State local factors influencing rural tourism
What it prepares you for
- Tourism Manager
- Cultural Heritage Manager
- Ecotourism Specialist
- Travel Consultant
- Hospitality Manager
- Hospitality
- Tourism
- Cultural Heritage Preservation
- Environmental Conservation
- Transportation
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism
Unit 7: The Impact of Tourism on Culture
Understanding the complex interplay between tourism and cultural preservation requires critical analysis.
- Module 3: Transportation Systems and Strategic Planning
Unit 1: Passenger Transportation
Analyzing the operational patterns and long-term planning for effective passenger transportation requires a deep understanding of policy implications.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 39 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism
Unit 1: Cultural Tourism: an Overview · 3 hours
Define cultural tourism. Explain the reasons why people travel. Identify tourist products in Nigeria.
- Week 2Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism
Unit 2: Development of Domestic Tourism · 3 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 3Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism
Unit 3: Rural Tourism · 3 hours
Define the term carrying capacity. Describe the local factors that influence rural tourism. Explain the importance of rural tourism.
- Week 4Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism
Unit 4: Cultural Diversity and Tourism · 3 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 5Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism
Unit 5: Nigeria Cultural Heritage and Tourism · 3 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 6Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism
Unit 6: Museums, Culture and Tourism · 3 hours
Outline the history of museums. State the importance of museums. List the types of museums we have in Nigeria.
- Week 7Module 1: The Evolution of Cultural Tourism
Unit 7: The Impact of Tourism on Culture · 3 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 8Module 2: Leisure and Tourism
Unit 1: Leisure and Tourism · 3 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 9Module 2: Leisure and Tourism
Unit 2: Leisure Conditions and Objective Aspects of the Individual · 3 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 10Module 2: Leisure and Tourism
Unit 3: Ecotourism · 3 hours
Define ecotourism. Explain why employment will continue to grow because of ecotourism. Describe ways of preserving and sustaining the ecotourism industry.
- Week 11Module 2: Leisure and Tourism
Unit 4: Tourism Attractions in Africa (Nigeria and Kenya) · 3 hours
Explain geographical topography, vegetation and animal life to cultural tourism. Describe some tourists' destinations in Africa. Discuss tourism potentials of Africa.
- Week 12Module 3: Transportation Systems and Strategic Planning
Unit 1: Passenger Transportation · 3 hours
Explain the importance of passenger transportation. Enumerate the problems of passenger transportation. Analyse the future of passenger transportation.
- Week 13Module 3: Transportation Systems and Strategic Planning
Unit 2: Air Travel · 3 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.
Preparing for the exam
- Review all units, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
- Create summaries of each module, highlighting the main points.
- Practice applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Pay close attention to the case studies and examples provided in the course materials.
- Allocate sufficient time for revision and seek clarification on any areas of doubt.
Questions students ask about this course
What is TSM403 about?
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.
How many units does TSM403 have?
TSM403, CULTURAL TOURISM, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 109 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is TSM403?
TSM403 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Social Sciences.
Is TSM403 hard?
TSM403 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 TSM403 take to study?
About 195 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is TSM403 assessed?
TSM403 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with TSM403?
Tourism Manager, Cultural Heritage Manager, Ecotourism Specialist, Travel Consultant and Hospitality Manager.