RCPT 301 - Introduction to Tourism (GE)

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
The course provides an overview of the tourism industry (e.g. tourist attractions, tourism destinations, travel agencies, hotels), key stakeholders (e.g. visitors, hosts, Destination Management Organizations (DMOs)), and roles for each within the system. The course focuses on conceptual foundations, key terms, and basic principles of tourism. It discusses the most recent tourism trends, provides a brief history of tourism, presents career opportunities, and explains tourism from a global, intercultural perspective. The course involves occasional field trips and community-based meetups with local tourism stakeholders.

Note(s): General Education and Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course.