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/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

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.

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Tourism Benchmarks

Learning Outcome

Identify and explain the historical "tourism benchmarks" that influenced the geography and nature of travel and tourism.