Course Syllabus

COURSE SYLLABUS

MACRO PERSPECTIVE OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

COLLEGE

CHIM

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to give a clear overview of Tourism and Hospitality as an ecosystem and goes beyond the usual closed-concept of 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 students appreciate its multiplier effect in various fronts. It discusses the major factor that influence the history and future of tourism in the world and in the Philippines. It also introduces the sustainable goals of tourism and discusses, among others how to develop protective environment for children in tourism destinations, to observe and perform risk mitigation activities; etc. The student will also learn to appreciate the key global organizations and the roles they play in influencing and monitoring tourism trends.

UNIT OF COMPETENCIES (UC)

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.       Develop and update tourism industry knowledge.

2.       Develop and update knowledge on protective environment for children in tourism destinations,

3.       Develop and update knowledge on risk mitigation activities

PROGRAM/

SPECIALIZATION

BSIHM / BSITM

COURSE CODE

MPTH111

DESCRIPTIVE TITLE

Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality with AHA-IHT

PREREQUISITE(S)

None

CREDIT UNIT

3 UNITS

CONTACT HOURS

PER SESSION:

LEC: 3 Hours

ALIGNMENT OF UNIT OF COMPETENCIES (UC) WITH LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)

LO

UNIT OF COMPETENCIES:  Develop and update tourism industry knowledge

PO1

PO2

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PO5

PO6

PO7

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Source current information on the tourism Industry

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Source information on compliance and related issues which impact on the tourism industry

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Use sourced tourism industry information

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Explain the need to protect children in tourism destinations

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Review the benefits and pitfalls of encouraging orphanage tourism and orphan volunteerism

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Discuss the steps to create and manage protective environments for children in tourism

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Define the concept related to risk, crisis, hazards and disasters

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Discuss the different types of risks

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Identify the government agencies involved in the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC)

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Evaluate Risk Management Plan

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COURSE CONTENT

WEEK NO.

LO NO.

TOPIC

1

·       OLFU VMO

·       OLFU Core Values

·       CHIM VMO

·       Course orientation

2-5

1

·       The Concept of Tourism and Hospitality

·       History of Tourism and Hospitality

·       Economics of Tourism and Hospitality

·       Scope of Tourism and Hospitality

6

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

7-9

2-3

·       Tourism and Hospitality Organizations

·       Impacts of Tourism and Hospitality

·       Trends and Issues in the Tourism and Hospitality

10-11

4-6

·       Children in Tourism

·       Orphan Tourism and Volunteerism

·       Child Labor in Tourism and Hospitality

12

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

13-15

7-10

·       Sources of Risk

·       Categories of Risk

·       Crisis

·       Media Triggers

·       Crisis Management

·       Risk Management

·       Government and Risk Reduction

16-18

·       AHA IHT COURSE

18

FINAL EXAMINATION

GRADING SYSTEM

The final grade of the students is interpreted as shown on the table below

AVERAGE

Above 98.00

95.00 – 97.00

92.00 – 94.00

89.00 – 91.00

86.00 – 88.00

83.00 – 85.00

80.00 – 82.00

76.00 – 79.00

75.00

74.00 and Below

FINAL GRADE

1.00

1.25

1.50

1.75

2.00

2.25

2.50

2.75

3.00

5.00

FDA       (Failure Due to Absences)                          INC        (Incomplete)                                  NFE       (No Final Examination)

AW        (Authorized Withdrawal)                           UW        (Unauthorized Withdrawal)

Lecture:  Prelims (20%)       Midterms (20%)         Finals (20%)       Performance Tasks (40%)        

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

OTHER COURSE POLICIES

To be discussed with the class during the first meeting for the term

STUDENTS COURSE PORTFOLIO

All exercises and requirements for the course are to be complied by the students as part of their portfolio and must be made available for inspection by the instructor before the end of the semester.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

English

ATTENDANCE

Per Section 1551 of CHED’s Manual of Regulation for Private Educational Institution, a student who has incurred absences more than twenty percent (20%) of the total number of school days shall not be given credit to the course regardless of class standing.  For further provisions of the said policy, please refer to the OLFU Student Handbook.

COURSE CONSULTATION SCHEDULE

Consultation Schedule to be announced during first meeting for the term

COURSE REVIEW AND ENHANCEMENT MEMBERS

Chair: Program Heads

Members: HMD Faculty Members