COURSE TITLE: Global Culture and Tourism Geography

Course Code
Pre/Co-Requisites None
Faculty / Department Tourism Department
Instructor Name (*) Angelica M. Lozada Email (*) angelicalozada1010@gmail.com
Instructor Email, Responds thru email and messenger 8:00am - 6:00pm on weekdays
Messenger Policy
Schedule Monday 8:00-11:00 am Room
Assignm
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Cellphone No. 09919492647 or 09959849676
Program Head Dr. Lurhen T. Cortes Email lurhen.cdscdb@gmail.com

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 COURSE INFORMATION/ DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE
This course shall have students analyze and familiarize themselves with specific
world travel destinations, with an emphasis on the exploration of geographic features,
customs and traditions, population centers, visitor attractions, political, religious,
language and other cultural differences as these relate to hospitality and travel
industry. Students will develop an understanding as well as a sense of responsiveness
to cultural values and traditions that exist beyond their own culture. Students will be
able to identify international travel patterns by locating various major cities, natural
wonders, historic sites, and other tourist attractions, both man-made and natural
focusing as well with the major travel-generating and travel-receiving areas.
*LEARNING RESOURCES

A list of refereed journals, articles and links is posted in NEO LMS

Technology Requirements
A set up for this course where refereed journals will be posted to be used in group
presentations, online discussions, and assignment submission purposes. A laptop, desktop,
or mobile device is required for NEO LMS access.

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*COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify, describe, and evaluate tourist destinations in the world;

2. Describe geographical characteristics, major attractions, gastronomy, culture,
and traditions of the various regions per country;
3. Compare tourist destinations per continent;
4. Identify tourism issues and challenges per continent;
5. Analyze international travel patterns of tourists.

*ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS
Aligned Course
Assessment Description Weight Learning
Method Outcome
Performance Task Students should be attentive in the discussion. 35% 1, 2, 3
(Participation in Participation in class will be monitored as well as the
Class, Recitation, recitation. Group presentations should include a
Group summary of the main points discussed. Students
Presentations) should be aware that regular absences will affect their
grades.

Written Works Students will prepare for a weekly quiz and 25% 1, 2, 3
(Quizzes, activity before or after the discussion during
Activity, face to face or online discussion. Marking sheet
Assignments) and criteria for assessment is
posted in NEO LMS.
Exam The final exam will consist of a number of short 40% 1, 2, 3
response questions and will be an hour in
length. The content to be examined will be drawn
from the discussion and activities of weekly classes
and from the readings assigned in class.

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*ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

*ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION EXPECTATIONS

In class and online participation are key components to your final grade. Please refer to the
assessment components above for details.

*GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS

All presentations are to be uploaded to NEO LMS

*EXAMINATIONS
Exam date, time and location will be posted to CDSCDB Official page and NEO LMS

*EXPECTATIONS FOR WRITING

Department policy directs that all written assignments (including, to a lesser extent, written exam
responses) will be assessed at least partly on writing skills. Writing skills include not only surface
correctness (grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc.) but also general clarity and
organization.

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 Course
Schedule Topic & Reading Assignments/Due Dates
Date
March 6, 2023 Course Introduction Group Sign-up
Introduction to Geography and Tourism NEO LMS Post: Due Sept 19

Southeast Asia & East Asia NEO LMS Post: Due Sept 26

South Asia & West Asia NEO LMS Post: Due Oct. 3

Central Asia NEO LMS Post: Due Oct. 10

Western and Northern Europe NEO LMS Post: Due Oct 17

Southern and Eastern Europe NEO LMS Post: Due Oct 24

NEO LMS Post: Due Oct 31

North Africa NEO LMS Post: Due Nov 14

East Africa NEO LMS Post: Due Nov 21

West Africa NEO LMS Post: Due Nov 28

South Africa NEO LMS Post: Dec 5

North America NEO LMS Post: Due Jan 9

Central America NEO LMS Post: Due Jan 16

. NEO LMS Post: Due Jan 23

South America Group 3 Presentation
Oceana and Antartica NEO LMS Post: Due Jan 30

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INTERNET AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE INFORMATION

The use of laptop and mobile devices is acceptable when used in a manner appropriate to the course
and classroom activities. Students are to refrain from accessing websites that may be distracting for
fellow learners (e.g. personal emails, Facebook, YouTube).

*MEDIA AND RECORDING IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (*forthcoming statement)

Media recording for lesson capture

The instructor may use media recordings to capture the delivery of a lecture. These recordings are
intended to be used for lecture capture only and will not be used for any other purpose. Although the
recording device will be fixed on the Instructor, in the event that incidental student participation is
recorded, the instructor will ensure that any identifiable content (video or audio) is masked, or will
seek consent to include the identifiable student content to making the content available on College
approved platforms.
Media recording for assessment of student learning
The instructor may use media recordings as part of the assessment of students. This may include but
is not limited to classroom discussions, presentations, clinical practice, or skills testing that occur
during the course. These recordings will be used for student assessment purposes only and will not be
shared or used for any other purpose.
Media recording for self-assessment of teaching practices
The instructor may use media recordings as a tool for self-assessment of their teaching practices.
Although the recording device will be fixed on the instructor, it is possible that student participation
in the course may be inadvertently captured. These recordings will be used for instructor self-
assessment only and will not be used for any other purpose.

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