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Course Details

COURSE TITLE: HISTORY OF TOURISM: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES
Semester 1
Course Type DSC
Course Level 100-199
Course Code KU1DSCHIS105
Credits 4
Total Hours 60

Learning Approach & Marks Distribution

Lecture Practical / Internship Tutorial CE ESE Total Duration of ESE
4 - 1 30 70 100 2 Hours

Course Description

The paper provides basic concepts of tourism like its definition, evolution of tourism throughout the ages. It gives an overall idea about different kinds of tourism, different theories of motivation, and different tourism organisations and their objectives. The syllabus creates awareness of sustainable and responsible tourism, cultural and ethical considerations, and the economic impact of tourism.

Course Outcomes

CO No. Expected Outcome Learning Domain
1 Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and theories of tourism including its historical development, economic development and key stakeholders. U
2 Students will develop the skills necessary to effectively manage tourism destinations, marketing, infrastructure development and sustainable tourism practices. A
3 It will cultivate an appreciation for diverse cultures and communities and students can understand how tourism can impact local traditions, heritage and identities. E
4 Students will develop practical skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, customer service and hospitality essential for various tourism-related careers like tour guiding, event planning, travel agency operation and hospitality management. A
5 Students can apply their analytical skills to investigate trends, challenges and opportunities within the tourism industry. An

Course Content

Module Title Contents Hours
I Understanding Tourism
  1. Tourism – Definitions – Nature – Scope – Characteristics.
  2. Overview of historical development of Tourism – Growth of travel through Ages – Greek and Roman period – Grand Tour – Travel in the Age of Geographical Discoveries – Industrial Revolution – Diversification in travel pattern.
  3. Evolution of Tourist Transport System – Air – Water – Road and Rail – Types of Tourists – Visitor – Excursionist.
 14
II Types of Tourism
  1. Inbound Tourism – Outbound Tourism – Domestic Tourism – International Tourism.
  2. Social Tourism – Rest & Relaxation Tourism.
  3. Cultural Tourism – Eco Tourism – Ethnic Tourism – Adventure Tourism.
  4. Educational Tourism – Pilgrim Tourism – Sporting Tourism – Business Tourism – Beach Tourism – Culinary Tourism – Medical Tourism – Health Tourism – Group Tourism – Wildlife Tourism – Monsoon Tourism – Dark Tourism.
 15
III Motivation for Travel
  1. Reasons for Travel – Factors Influencing Tourism.
  2. Peter’s Inventory of Tourist Attractions – Elements of Tourism – Leiper’s Tourism System – Plog’s Theory of Tourism Motivation – Maslow’s Theory of Motivation.
  3. International Organisations of Tourism and their Objectives – IUOTO – UNWTO – PATA – IATA – ICAO – ETC – ITDC – IRTC – TFCI – TAAI – IATO – Social, Economic, Educational and Cultural Value of Tourism.
 15
IV Trends and Challenges in Global Tourism
  1. Digital Transformation – Sustainable and Responsible Tourism.
  2. Experiential Travel – Wellness and Health Tourism – Contactless Travel – Local and Authentic Experiences – Solo Female Travel.
  3. Space Tourism – Major Challenges and Impact of Tourism – Factors Affecting Global Tourism Flows.
 16
V Teacher Specific Module Conduct classroom presentations, discussions, debates, book reviews, etc., for developing students' interest in the course. 5

Essential Readings

Sl. No. Essential Readings
Essential Readings Suggested to Module - I
1 Sunetra Roday, Archana Biwal & Vandana Joshi, Tourism Operations and Management, Oxford University Press, 2009.
2 Andrew Holden, Tourism Studies and the Social Sciences, Routledge, 2005.
3 Meena Thakur, Modern Trends of Tourism, Omega, 2008.
Essential Readings Suggested to Module - II
1 Robinet Jacob, Health Tourism and Ayurveda, Abhijeet Publications, 2008.
2 Ralf Buckley, Adventure Tourism, CABI Publishing, 2006.
3 Brent W. Ritchie, Managing Educational Tourism, Channel View Publications, 2003.
4 Guest is God: Pilgrimage, Tourism and Making Paradise in India, Oxford University Press, 2019.
5 Raj Pruthi, Medical Tourism in India, Arise Publishers and Distributors, 2006.
6 M.R. Dileep, Tourism: Concepts, Theory and Practice, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2018.
7 A.K. Bhatia, International Tourism Management, Sterling Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, 2001.
8 Tourism Development – Principles and Practices, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2020.
9 Charles R. Goeldner & J.R. Brent Ritchie, Tourism: Principles, Practices and Philosophies, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2011.
10 Jaime A. Seba (Ed.), Eco Tourism and Sustainable Tourism: New Perspectives and Studies, Apple Academic Press, New York, 2012.
Essential Readings Suggested to Module - III
1 Rob Harris, Tony Griffin & Peter Williams (Ed.), Sustainable Tourism: A Global Perspective, Routledge, 2nd Edition, 2002.
2 Janne J. Liburd & Deborah Edwards, Understanding the Sustainable Development of Tourism, Goodfellow Publishers, 2010.
3 James Leigh, Craig Webster & Stanislav Ivanov, Future Tourism: Political, Social and Economic Challenges, Routledge, 2013.
Essential Readings Suggested to Module - IV
1 Rob Harris, Tony Griffin & Peter Williams (Ed.), Sustainable Tourism: A Global Perspective, Routledge, 2nd Edition, 2002.
2 Janne J. Liburd & Deborah Edwards, Understanding the Sustainable Development of Tourism, Goodfellow Publishers, 2010.
3 James Leigh, Craig Webster & Stanislav Ivanov, Future Tourism: Political, Social and Economic Challenges, Routledge, 2013.
4 Tej Vir Singh (Ed.), Challenges in Tourism Research, Channel View Publications, 2015.

Suggested Readings

Sl. No. Suggested Reading
1 Li Yang & Geoffrey Wall (Ed.), Ethnic Tourism: Impacts, Challenges and Opportunities.
2 Davidson R., Tourism, Pitman, London, 1989.
3 Sampad Kumar Swain & Jitendra Mohan Mishra, Tourism: Principles and Practices, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2011.
4 Hollowway J.C., McDonalds & Evands, The Business of Tourism, London, 1994.
5 Greg Richards (Ed.), Cultural Tourism: Global and Local Perspectives, Routledge, 2006.

Assessment Rubrics

Evaluation Type Marks
End Semester Evaluation 70
Continuous Evaluation
a) Test Paper 1
b) Test Paper 2
c) Assignment
d) Seminar
e) Book / Article Review
f) Viva-Voce
g) Field Report 		30
Total 100