Republic of the Philippines
CORDOVA PUBLIC COLLEGE
Subject Code & Description
No. of Hours per week
No. of Hours per Semester
Credit Units
Pre-requisites
Vision Municipality of Cordova
Mission Municipality of Cordova
Vision Cordova Public College
Mission Cordova Public College
Gabi Cordova Cebu, Cordova, Cebu
College of Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
COURSE SYLLABUS (HM 114)
First Semester, 2019-2020
: HM 114 – Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography
: 3 Hours/Week
: 54 Hours
: 3 units
: NA
:Cordova as an Ecological Peninsular Hub and a globally competitive eco-tourism destination in the Pacific, industrially and
commercially attuned under a responsive local government of an empowered culturally rich, peace-loving and God-fearing
citizenry.
: To attain the Vision, the following are its Mission Statements:
1. To promote and sustain coastal and other tourism-related industries while ensuring the protection and preservation of
natural resources;
2. To advance economically-viable activities and investments; address poverty issues; alleviate the living conditions of the
townspeople;
3. To stabilize the peace and order situations and enhance the fights against crime;
4. To preserve and promote Cordovanhon culture and heritage and enrich moral values and good traditions.
: A community-based college that shall offer quality education at a low tuition fee.
: To offer affordable and quality education, primarily but not exclusively, to the Cordovanhons with the end in view that
education within everyone’s reach.
: To provide tertiary education, technical, vocational and other practical courses.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction and analysis of specific world travel destinations, including the exploration of geographic features, customs and traditions,
population centers, visitor attractions, political, religious, language and other cultural differences as these relate to the hospitality and travel industry. The course
is designed to teach students specific geographic knowledge, and develop a deeper understanding and empathy for cultural values and traditions that exist
outside their own culture.
This course is designed to give a clear and whole overview of Tourism and Hospitality as an ecosystem and goes beyond the usual closed-concept tourism. It
introduces the concepts and terms that are common throughout the different sectors. It also intends to develop, update and maintain local knowledge as well as
tourism industry knowledge. It shows the structure and scope of tourism as well as the impact of Tourism as an industry in relation to the world economy and
society. It also illustrates the effects of the convergence of tourism with the other local industries and let the learners appreciate its multiplier effect in various
fronts.

COURSE GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

1. The ability to demonstrate knowledge and appreciates the broad scope and complexity of the hospitality industry focus on Tourism.
2. The ability to provide exemplary customer service; and can work effectively as an individual or as a member of a team.
3. The ability to demonstrate cultural competency; and able to respect and understand diversity in the hospitality industry.
4. The ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills in all aspects of hospitality operations; and can perform responsibilities in an ethical manner.
5. The ability to lead and manage people in hospitality operations knows the importance of communications, motivation, and morale.
6. The ability to effectively identify assesses and generates solutions for the dynamics and challenges of the hospitality industry.
7. The ability to embrace responsibility and encourage positive impact activities on the environment, costumers, and the communities.

TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE:

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

WEEK COURSE CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER
WEEK 01 – WEEK 03 The Meaning and Importance of Tourism, The history of tourism
WEEK 04 – WEEK 09 The Psychology of Travel, The Economics of Tourism
WEEK 10 – WEEK 11 The Sociology of Tourism, Tourism and Culture
WEEK 12 – WEEK 18 The tourism network and supply components, Ecotourism, The international travel experience
One of the Days In A Week (Allotted for the Prelim, Midterm, Semi-Final or Final Exams.)
(or an equivalent of three
or 3 hours)
LEARNING PLAN

DESIRED LEARNING COURSE OUTCOMES-BASED ASSESSMENT OF DURATION RESOURCES REMARKS

OUTCOMES(DLO) CONTENT/SUBJECT TEACHING AND LEARNING (IN /EVALUATION
MATTER LEARNING ACTIVITY OUTCOMES HOURS) NOTES
PRELIM - MIDTERM
PERIOD
At the end of the lesson,
the students will be able  The meaning and - Lecture Paper and Pencil Test -Guide Questions
to: importance of tourism -Group and Individual (Quiz, Seatwork, (From the Books)
1. To define tourism (1) Definition of Reporting Assignment)
Tourism
2. To differentiate - Small-Group Discussion - Marker
(2) Meaning of tourist
tourists from -Oral/Board Participation - Oral and Group
(3) Elements of travel
excursionists -Watching videos from Report (Brainstorming) - Technology
(4) The nature of tour
3. To understand the (5) The tourist product YouTube Visual Aids
various elements of (6) The tourist - Oral and
travel used as destination performance-based - Computer /
criteria for defining (7) Tourist services
travelers and activity Laptop (videos
(8) Characteristics of
tourists tourism
watching)
4. To explain the (9) Importance of
nature of a tour tourism - Videos from
5. To elucidate the 9 Hours Web
characteristics of a  The History of Tourism - Lecture -Paper and Pencil
tourists product and (1) Early tourism -Group and Individual Test(Quiz, Seatwork, -Guide Questions
a tourist destination (2) Tourism in the Reporting Assignment) (From the Books)
6. To compare tourism medieval period
- Small-Group Discussion
with other industries (3) Tourism during the
renaissance and -Oral/Board Participation - Oral and Group - Marker
7. To appreciate the
Elizabethan eras -Watching videos from Report (Brainstorming)
importance of
tourism (4) Tourism during the YouTube -Technology
industrial revolution - Oral and Visual Aids
8. To explain the
historical changes,
(5) Modern tourism performance-based
(6) Origin of tourism in activity - Computer /
which have affected
the Philippines
the growth and Laptop (videos
(7) International travel
development of the patterns watching)
tourism industry (8) Factors that favor the
9. To gain an overview growth of tourism - Videos from
of the origin of Web
tourism in the
 Philippines
10. To describe the  The Psychology of Travel - Lecture -Paper and Pencil -Guide Questions
international travel (9) The psychology of -Group and Individual Test(Quiz, Seatwork, (From the Books)
pattern travel Assignment)
Reporting
11. To identify the (10) Maslow’s Theory of
Motivation and - Small-Group Discussion - Marker
factors that favor - Oral and Group
Travel Motivations -Oral/Board Participation
the growth of
(11) Tourist motivations -Watching videos from Report (Brainstorming) - Technology
tourism
12. To show awareness (12) The learning process YouTube Visual Aids
of a tourist - Oral and
of the factors
motivating people to
(13) Effect of consistency performance-based - Computer /
and complexity on activity
travel
leisure travel
Laptop (videos
13. To clarify the (14) Classifications of watching)
relationship of needs travelers based on
wants, and motives personality - Videos from
to tourist motivation (15) Classifications of Web
14. To explain the travelers based on
relation between purpose of travel
Maslow’s hierarchy (16) Travel constraints \
of needs and the
travel motivations  The Economics of -Guide Questions
listed in the travel Tourism - Lecture -Paper and Pencil (From the Books)
literature (17) The role of tourism -Group and Individual Test(Quiz, Seatwork, 9 Hours
15. To describe the in economic Reporting Assignment) - Marker
characteristics of development - Small-Group Discussion
psychocentrics and (18) Economic impact -Oral/Board Participation - Oral and Group - Technology
allocentrics (19) Direct and secondary Report (Brainstorming)
-Watching videos from Visual Aids
16. To get acquainted effects
(20) Tourism multiplier YouTube
with the - Oral and
(21) Cost benefit ratio - Computer /
characteristics of performance-based
(22) Undesirable Laptop (videos
travelers based on
Economic Effect of activity watching)
purpose of travel
Tourism
17. To analyze the travel
constraints - Videos from
18. To explain the role Web
of tourism in
economic
development
19. To analyze the
economic impact of
 tourism on a
destination area
20. To differentiate the
direct effects from
the secondary
effects of tourists
expenditures on the
economy of the host
area
21. To elucidate the
meaning of tourism
multiplier and its
effect on the
economy of the host
country
22. To describe the
undesirable effects
of the economic
aspects of tourism
23. To identify the
strategies which can
maximize the
economic effects of
tourism

Examination Dates:
Prelim
September ____, 2019
Midterm
October ____, 2019

SEMI-FINAL - FINAL
PERIOD
1.
At the end of the lesson,  The Sociology of - Lecture Paper and Pencil Test Guide Questions
the students will be able Tourism -Group and Individual (Quiz, Seatwork, (From the Books)
to: (1) The Social Nature of Assignment)
Reporting
1. To describe the travel
- Small-Group Discussion - Marker
(2) The Social effects of
social nature of -Oral/Board Participation - Oral and Group
tourism
travel
2. To explain the social (3) Socioeconomic -Watching videos from Report (Brainstorming) - Technology
effect of tourism variables and their YouTube Visual Aids
3. To be aware of the effects of travel - Oral and
socioeconomic (4) The rise of new travel
performance-based - Computer /
variables and their patterns
(5) Preferences of the activity Laptop (videos
effect on travel
international tourist watching)
4. To enumerate and
explain the new (6) Types of tourist roles
(7) Social tourism - Lecture Paper and Pencil Test - Videos from
travel pattern
5. To discuss the
 Tourism and Culture -Group and Individual (Quiz, Seatwork, Web
(1) Effects of culture on Reporting Assignment)
preferences of the
travel
international tourist - Small-Group Discussion Guide Questions
(2) The importance of
6. To analyze the types -Oral/Board Participation - Oral and Group (From the Books)
cultural tourism
of tourist roles (3) Cultural factors with -Watching videos from Report (Brainstorming)
7. To be familiar with tourist appeal YouTube - Marker
social tourism - Oral and
8. To discuss the performance-based - Technology
 Ecotourism - Lecture
effects of culture on 12 Hours
1) Definition of -Group and Individual activity Visual Aids
travel Ecotourism
9. To determine how Reporting
2) Types of eco-tourists Paper and Pencil Test - Computer /
cultural patterns are - Small-Group Discussion
3) Ecotourism cycle (Quiz, Seatwork,
changed by internal 4) Ecotourism impacts -Oral/Board Participation Laptop (videos
and external forces -Watching videos from Assignment) watching)
5) Importance of
10. To explain the ecotourism YouTube
importance of 6) Ecotourism projects - Oral and Group - Videos from
cultural tourism 7) Ecotourism Report (Brainstorming) Web
11. To discuss the destinations
cultural factors - Lecture - Oral and Guide Questions
which appeal to  The International Travel performance-based (From the Books)
Experience -Group and Individual
tourists activity
1) Passports Reporting
12. To explain how each
- Small-Group Discussion - Marker
of these cultural 2) Visa Paper and Pencil Test
factors contribute to 3) Travelers Health -Oral/Board Participation (Quiz, Seatwork,
cultural tourism -Watching videos from - Technology
and Safety Assignment) Visual Aids
13. Define ecotourism 4) Foreign exchange YouTube
14. Describe the types 5) Ways to carry
of eco-tourist - Oral and Group - Computer /
money Report (Brainstorming)
15. Explain the Laptop (videos
6) International
ecotourism cycle watching)
16. Discuss the positive taxes - Oral and
 and negative 7) Check-in performance-based - Videos from
environmental, procedures activity Web
economic, and
socio-cultural For final output they
impacts of
need to present actual
ecotourism
or practical tour guiding
17. Describe ecotourism
projects and in a bus type tour.
destinations
18. Discuss the
ecotourism
conferences
19. Explain the code of
ethics on ecotourism
for tourists
20. Discuss the
documentation
needed for travel
abroad 12 Hours
21. Identify the health
and safety concerns
of travelers
22. Explain customs
regulations
23. Describe the
currency exchange
procedures
24. Discuss the
international check-
in procedure,
security, and
immigration
regulations

Examination Dates:
Semi-Finals
November ____, 2019
Finals
December ____, 2019
STUDENTS EVALUATION AND GRADING SYSTEM

To determine the rating every grading period, the following criteria and weight shall be followed:

Quizzes/projects/outputs 25%
Class Participation/Seat works/assignments/attendance 25%
Major Examination (Prelim, Midterm, Semifinal, Final) 50%
TOTAL 100%

EQUIVALENT = BASE ON 60% CRITERION (passing percentage)

GENERAL AVERAGE GRADE = AVERAGE OF MIDTERM AND FINAL GRADE

SUGGESTED COURSE REFERENCES:

1. Cruz, Z.L. (2013). Principles of Tourism I. Rex Book Store

2. Cruz, Z.L. (2013). Principles of Tourism II. Rex Book Store

Prepared by:

CRISELVEN M. ORACION
BSHM Instructor Date Submitted:

Reviewed and Recommended by: Approved by:

CHRISTOPHER P. CABANSAY, MBA FATIMA RICHELL F. EVIOTA, Dev.Ed.D

BSHM - Chairperson College OIC