HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS

Tourism 1
Principles of Tourism
SCHOOL YEAR 2014 - 2015
ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE
Maasin, City

VISION
Inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus and Saint Joseph, our patron saint,
we envision a society united in love, justice and peace through service, humility
and simplicity towards fullness of life for all.

MISSION
We commit to build a Christian community through quality integral education
and form authentic Christians who live their faith through humble service and
simplicity of life.

GOALS

COURSE TITLE:

PREREQUISITE:

TOUR 1
Principles of Tourism 1

COURSE CODE:

None

COURSE GOALS:
This course provides an overview of the tourism principles process with
emphasis on understanding tourism in the local and foreign settings. It will
provide the knowledge and understanding of the tourism and hospitality
industry.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
TOPICS

I. Introduction
1. Overview of Tourism and
Definition of Related
Terms
2. History of Tourism:
Evolution and
Development
of Tourism
3. Types of Tourism
4. Purpose of Travel
5. Disciplinary Approach of
Tourism
6. Forms of Tourism
II. Components of Tourism
1. Tourism System
2. Components of Tourism
3. Tourism Management
III. Impacts of Tourism
1. The Responsible Tourist
and Traveler
2. Environmental Impact
3. Socio Cultural Impact
4. Economic Impact
IV. Introduction to Tourism

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS

ATTITUDES

Define the basic terms related to

Tourism and terminologies used in
the Tourism industry.

Understand what travel and tourism industry

is. It is best to understand first the terms often
used in the business and its other forms or
types of related areas.

Distinguish and explain the different

approaches of tourism.

Know the basic components of

tourism and tourism management.

Discuss the importance of Tourism

Components.

Explain the tourism industry manages the

components and the tourism
management.

Acquire the knowledge on the

positive and negative impact of
tourism.

Demonstrate and compare the different

impacts of tourism in the industry.

Value the importance of cultural traditions

and practices.

Explain the importance of tourism

system.

Demonstrate the basic skills of hotel,

restaurant, and cruise industry services.

Learn the different forms of tourism

sector.

Sectors
1. Aviation and Transport
2. Cruise Industry
3. Food and Beverage
Accommodation
4. Travel Agencies and
Tour Operators
5. Government Sector
V. Interrelationship of Tourism,
Society, Environment,
Economy
and Politics
1. Tourism Organization
a. Local
b. International
VI. Travel Trends
1. International Trends
2. Sector Travel Trends
3. Long Term Prospects
4. Domestic Travel Trends
5. Market Trends
6. Airline Trends
VII. Tourism Documents
1. Passport
2. VISA

Describe the major trends

contributed to the growth of the
tourism industry.

Understand the relationship of different sectors

to the tourism organization.

Classify the different types of tourist

according to different authors.

Understand the motivation and desires to

travel of oneself in the place of the tourist
themselves.

Know and differentiate the different

types of passports and visa.

Understand the significance and importance of

passport and visa as citizen and a tourist.

Relate tourism to the recent government

organization.

STRATEGIES
Discussion
-Discuss topic through book
references
Interaction
-Asking questions base on
their experiences that matters on the
subject issue.
Reporting
-Assign given topics to be
reported on the extent of their ability to
secure information regarding the topic.
Group Activity
-Giving situation via role play
how they understand and interact as a
tourist or workers in the tourism
industry.

ASSESSMENT
The following are the
assessment/evaluative measures:
-Quizzes
-Attendance
-Oral Exam
-Projects
-Term Test
-Pre-MidTerm
-Mid Term
-Pre-Final
-Final

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GRADING SYSTEM