Course Syllabus
OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY
College of Hospitality and Institutional Management
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COURSE CODE |
ITTS 111
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COURSE TITLE |
INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORT SERVICES
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COURSE PLACEMENT |
SY 2020-2021/1st Semester |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION |
This course presents comprehensive coverage on how the tourism and hospitality industry operates within a comprehensive domestic and international, legal and regulatory framework. This course examines this framework and covers the key principle of law applicable to hospitality, tourism and related industries. It also discusses the various legislations on business organization and several international law issues such as consumer protection, product and service liability, employment and law access to the natural environment. Students will also have a comprehensive knowledge about the national and international regulation of the travel and hospitality industry; consumer contracts law; the law of carriers and accommodations; the duties and responsibilities of tour and travel operators and agents; travel insurance law; the law of bailment; hotel and restaurant management law; gaming and marketing law; consumer rights and complaints; criminal and civil liability of people working in the travel and tourism industry. It also examines the law regulating the issuance of visa and travel documentation and considers the liability of the operators, agents, carriers and government instrumentalities in relation to health and safety issues. |
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WEEK/ SESSION NO. |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
TOPICS |
TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES (PREFERRED DELIVERY) |
WAYS OF ASSESSING THE OBJECTIVES (Assessment Tasks) |
LEARNING RESOURCES (Links, Data-Based Materials) |
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Virtual Classroom (Google Meet, Zoom or Teams) |
Video/ Recorded Lecture |
Web-Based (e.g. Canvas) |
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1 |
§ Discuss the course overview § Identify the online netiquette for students § Navigate Canvas platform for ITTS correctly |
Orientation and Introduction to the Course
University VMO Netiquette for OLFU Students Course Requirements Navigating ITTS Canvas
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Google Meet |
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Canvas |
Students will navigate their own Canvas, together with the instructor
Assignment: What is transportation? |
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§ Define transportation. § Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different modes of transport § Recognize the importance of transportation in the tourism sector. |
What is Transportation Transportation Defined Modes of Transportation – Advantages and Disadvantages
Importance of Transportation
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Google Meet |
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Canvas |
Canvas Discussion: What is the Safest Mode of Transport
Reflective Journal: The Importance of Transportation in Society
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https://usersoftransport.wordpress.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-tranport/ |
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§ Discuss the brief history of transportation. § Enumerate the different era in the evolution of travel and transportation § Appreciate the importance of transportation in the travel industry |
History of Transportation and Travel Evolution Era
Ancient Transportation to 21st Century Transportation
Different Travel Evolution Era |
Google Meet |
An Animated History of Transportation |
Canvas |
Contribute to discussion: Travel and Transportation
Quiz No. 1
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https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-transportation-4067885 |
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§ Discuss the brief history of road transportation. § Recognize the importance of recreational vehicle and car rental industry § Identify the significance of road transport to tourism |
Land Transportation
Road Transport History
Road Transport Development and Importance to Tourism Industry |
Google Meet |
The Evolution of Land Transportation |
Canvas |
Watch video about the evolution of land transportation
Contribute to Canvas Discussion: Is there a transport crisis in the Philippines?
Collaborative Activity: Strategies for Road Safety
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-maintaining-roadworthiness
https://www.who.int/news-room/facts-in-pictures/detail/road-safety |
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§ Determine the different types of bus and coach. § Discuss the brief history of bus and motor coach travel § Identify the famous bus and coach companies around the world that caters to tourists.
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Land Transportation
The Motor coach Industry
Bus Travel Around the World
Bus Transportation in the Philippines
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Google Meet |
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Canvas |
Join discussion in Canvas: The Importance of coaches and buses in the tourism sector.
Answer Review Quiz – preparation for Prelim Exam |
Stephen J. Page, Chapter 4 - Transporting the tourist I: Surface transport, Editor(s): Stephen J. Page, Tourism Management (Fourth Edition), Butterworth-Heinemann, |
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION |
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§ Recognize the development of rails and motive power. § Explain the characteristics of rail transport § Discuss the development of rail transport in the Philippines |
Land Transportation
Development of Rail Transport
Characteristics of Rail Transport
Rail Transport in the Philippines
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Google Meet |
History of Rail Transport
Inside Chanel Tunnel
The Shanghai Maglev |
Canvas |
Write a reflective journal on the problems and possible improvements of railway system in the Philippines.
Research: Rail Travel Around the World
Draw the future rail transport
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Tourism, Transport and Travel Management by M.R. Dileep (Author) |
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§ Discuss the different rail travel around the world § Distinguish the features of different class of service on trains § Enumerate the most iconic train rides |
Land Transportation
Rail Travel Around the World
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Google Meet |
The Trans-Siberian Express
Top 10 Most Iconic Train Rides |
Canvas |
Canvas Discussion: Trains of the Future
Quiz # 3
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https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Rail_travel
https://www.amtrak.com/the-unique-amtrak-experience-with-many-benefits |
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§ Discuss the brief history and importance of water transport to economy § Recognize the category of ships by operations and the types of maritime transport § Provide an overview of the maritime industry of the Philippines
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Water Transportation
Importance of Maritime Transport
Primary and Secondary Maritime Transport Types
Role of Ports in Sea Transportation |
Google Meet |
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Canvas |
Group Activity: Give students set of questions on water transportation and let then research the answers. Have them prepare 5 to 10 slide presentation and let them present it in the synchronous session. |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargo_ship
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canal
https://marina.gov.ph/about/ |
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§ Define cruise tourism and identify the reasons why people prefer to do cruise § Discuss the different cruise market segments and types of cruises § Provide a background on the largest cruise line companies in the world |
Water Transportation – The Cruise Industry
Overview of the Cruise Line Industry
Cruise Market Segment and Types of Cruise
Top Cruise Companies
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Google Meet |
How Cruise Ships Work? |
Canvas |
Canvas Discussion: Who Want to Work on a Cruise?
Quiz # 4 |
https://transportemaritimoglobal.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/cruise-ships-overview.pdf
Tourism, Transport and Travel Management by M.R. Dileep (Author)
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§ Discuss the brief history of air transportation. § Define the different travel class and the services and amenities they offer. § Identify the top airlines in the world. |
Air Transportation and Its Development
The Rise of Air Travel
Travel Class Categories
Airlines of the World
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Google Meet |
The History of Aviation |
Canvas |
Watch video: The History of Aviation
Research: Top Airlines in the World
Review for Midterm Examination |
The Geography of Transport Systems https://transportgeography.org/?page_id=1765
https://www.businessinsider.com/best-airlines-in-the-world-2019-skytrax-rankings-2019-6 |
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION |
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§ Discuss the different aviation hazards and accident survivability § Recognize the different parts of an airport § Identify the different airport risk and discuss airport disaster management
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Aviation Safety and Airport Management
Aviation Safety Hazards
Accident Survivability
Layout and Types of Airport
Airport Safety
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Google Meet |
The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made: Air New Zealand |
Canvas |
Discussion: Let the student give their opinion on how safe air travel is.
Watch video on Air New Zealand Safety Demonstration Onboard
Group Activity: Divide the class into 5 groups. Provide link to Air Crash Investigation video and have them do a case analysis. Give format for the case brief.
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Aviation Management. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/aviation_management/aviation_management_disaster.htm
Aviation Safety. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation_safety#:~:text=Aviation%20safety%20means%20the%20state,controlled%20to%20an%20acceptable%20level. |
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§ Define space tourism § Discuss the different transportation technology § Identify the different transportation innovation |
The Future of Transportation
Space Travel
Transportation Technology
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Google Meet |
The First European Hyperloop
What Will Space Tourism Be Like? |
Canvas |
Watch video: The First European Hyperloop
Join canvas discussion on how students envision the transportation of the future
Quiz # 5 |
Innovative Vehicles Delivering the Future of transportation. https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/five-innovative-vehicles-delivering-the-future-of-transportation/
Space Tourism. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/space-tourism |
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§ Identify the macroeconomic and microeconomic benefits of transportation § Recognize the major impacts of transport on the various economic factors § Discuss the environmental dimensions and the mitigation of environmental impact caused by transportation |
Economic and Environmental Impact of Transportation
Transportation and the Economic Opportunities
The Issue of Transport and the Environment
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Google Meet |
The Greenest Way to Travel |
Canvas |
Watch video about the Greenest Way to Travel
Participate in Canvas Discussion: Ask opinion of the students on what is the most sustainable way to travel.
Individual Assignment: Student will do a comparative analysis on the positive and negative economic and environmental impacts of the different modes of transportation
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The Geography of Transportation Systems: Economic and Environmental Impact. |
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§ Identify the different types of transport infrastructure § Recognize the life cycle of transport infrastructure § Discuss the roadmap for transport infrastructure development of NCR |
The Growth of Transportation Infrastructure
Types of Transport Infrastructure
Life Cycle of Transport Infrastructure
The Roadmap of Transportation Infrastructure Development Of Metro Manila
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Google Meet |
Mega Manila Infrastructure Roadmap |
Canvas |
Participate in Canvas Discussion: Build, Build, Build
Watch video and give a brief analysis on the importance of the infrastructure roadmap
Quiz No. 6
Class Activity: Preparation for the Webinar
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http://www.neda.gov.ph/roadmap-transport-infrastructure-development-metro-manila-surrounding-areas-region-iii-region-iv/ |
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§ Organize a webinar about the latest issues of different modes of transport § Invite industry speakers expert on the different modes of transport § Value team work in collaborating online events |
WEBINAR: Transportation Issues and Trends
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Zoom |
PowerPoint and Videos provided by the speakers |
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Webinar
Make a reflection on the topics discussed by invited speakers |
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FINAL EXAMINATION |
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