INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND CULTURE

세계경제와 국제관계에 있어 관광 및 문화에 대한 이해는 필수적 요소로서 세계 주요국가의 관광과 문화의 특징에 대한 이론과 실무에 대해 학습한다. 이를 통해 국제감각을 넓히고 국제 관광인으로서의 자세를 확립하는데 목표가 있다.

The course is a comprehensive introduction to the sociological and cultural underpinnings of the phenomenon in tourism. It aims to: - Describe the characteristics of tourism. - Define, understand, and explore a variety of tourism terminology and concepts. - Identify evolving issues and trends in the tourism industry and evaluate their cultural and social impacts. - Identify travel motivators and tourism generators. - Identify tourism-related products at the local, provincial and national level and prepare a presentation.

1. Use of smartphone for a personal call, messaging or playing games is highly discouraged. Smartphones can only be used as a dictionary or in classroom activities that will require the use of it. 2. If you leave the class to use the bathroom, make sure to do it politely and according to the professor’s instructions. EXAMPLE: Excuse me please, may I go to the bathroom. 3. Do not leave the class at any time without your professor's permission unless it is an emergency or if you are suddenly very sick. 4. If you are late you will be marked late (3 times late is equal to 1 unexcused absence). 5. Korean should not be spoken in a loud manner during the instructional time. It is understood that there are times when Korean translation is necessary in order to comprehend a situation that is unfamiliar. However, please first ask your instructor if it’s “ok” to translate. 6. No laughing at other students when they are trying to speak English. 7. No cheating.

Basic communication skills in English, computer skills including the ability to create PowerPoint presentations or Prezi, communicate via email, and use the Internet.

This course will enable the students to gain knowledge about international tourism and the local Korean tourism culture and how it impacts culture and societies.