GEOG 347
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Geography of Tourism
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Introduction to tourism as a field of study and the four elements of tourism: dynamic, service, functional, and consequential.
When Taught
Fall.
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3
Fixed
3
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3
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Title
Geography and Tourism
Learning Outcome
Explain how geographers approach the study of travel and tourism using basic geographic concepts (e.g. location, place, diffusion, etc.)
Title
Tourism Issues
Learning Outcome
Analyze several geographical issues related to the theory and practice of tourism in various areas.
Title
Tourism Benchmarks
Learning Outcome
Identify and explain the historical "tourism benchmarks" that influenced the geography and nature of travel and tourism.
