CULTURAL ARTIFACTS IN TOURISM INDUSTRY

Course Description

The course investigates the relationship between culture and tourism, by examining the Socio-cultural complexities of cultural heritage tourism. Issues and trends in the management of tangible and intangible assets, such as interpretation, globalization, cross-cultural values, impacts of development, sustainable tourism, etc. are also investigated. Students will be able to: Acquire knowledge and demonstrate an understanding of: a. the relationship between culture and tourism b. concepts and theories of cultural tourism c. how cultural tourism affects and is affected by stakeholders d. the relationship between cultural tourism and debates about contemporary issues , and learn to perform under constraints and demonstrate an ability to work in a group through collaboration and cooperation.

CULTURAL ARTIFACTS IN TOURISM INDUSTRY

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Cultural Heritage and Tourism: An Introduction (2nd ed.) by Author Dallen J. Timothy (Channel View Publications)
2. 02 Managing Heritage and Cultural Tourism Resources ByDallen J. Timothy (Routledge)
3. 03 Heritage Tourism By Hyung Yu Park (Routledge)

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Students will be able to define cultural heritage tourism and identify key components such as heritage resources, tourist activities and visitor experiences within this field. SOLO 1
2. L02 Students will be able to recognize major types of cultural heritage resources (e.g. built heritage, museums, cultural landscapes, religious sites) and name at least one example for each type from the course material. SOLO 2
3. L03 Students will be able to list multiple heritage tourist motivations and describe how these motivations influence demand patterns in cultural heritage tourism. SOLO 3
4. L05 Students will be able to describe several environmental, socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism on heritage places and separate positive from negative effects using examples from the course. SOLO 3
5. L06 Students will be able to explain how demand, supply, spatial patterns of heritage resources, authenticity issues, and political factors relate to one another in shaping management decisions at cultural heritage destinations. SOLO 4
6. L07 Students will be able to develop and justify a management strategy for a selected cultural heritage site by synthesizing concepts of demand, supply, impacts, conservation, legislation, interpretation and planning beyond the examples used in class. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

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