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Theory of Tourism

Theory of Tourism. Course Code: TM 101 Lecture Title: Course Introduction Course Lecturer: Dr. Lamiaa Ibrahim Course Assistant: Ms. Dalia Hassan. Course Objectives:. Understand basic principles and components of tourism.

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Theory of Tourism

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  1. Theory of Tourism Course Code: TM 101 Lecture Title: Course Introduction Course Lecturer: Dr. Lamiaa Ibrahim Course Assistant: Ms. Dalia Hassan

  2. Course Objectives: • Understand basic principles and components of tourism. • Enhance awareness and knowledge of the main theories and disciplines that explain tourism. • Apply appropriate knowledge, analytical techniques and concepts to problems and issues arising from both familiar (routine) and unfamiliar (novel) situations. • Locate, extract and analyze data and information from a variety of different sources. • Think critically, examine problems and issues from a number of perspectives, challenge viewpoints, ideas and concepts, and make well-reasoned judgments.

  3. Procedures Used: • Exams • Quizzes • Assignments • Class Discussions and Activities • Reports & Presentations

  4. Weighing of Assessment: • 1 Intra Semester Exam (Week 9) =20% • Final Exam = 50% • Presentations, Assignments & Reports=20% • Attendance, Quizzes and Participation = 10% • Total = 100%

  5. Grading policies: • Missed Exams: No student will be excused from taking an exam. No Make up Exam unless there is prior permission approved from the lecturer or a written medical excuse. • Late Assignments: Assignments handed in after due-date will receive a maximum of half-credit. • Spelling, punctuation, and grammar (SPG): At least 10% of your grade will be based on (SPG).

  6. Make-up work: • When absence from class is necessary, students are responsible for all content that is covered, for announcements made in their absence, for making up all assignments. These assignments must be submitted within one week after return.

  7. Attendance: • Absence (excused or unexcused) should not exceed 25% of classes. • Students exceeding 25% absence in a given course are denied from completing the course and receive a (DN)grade (0.00%) on their official transcripts. • Attendance is given 10% from the total marks, 5% will be given on the lectures and 5% will be given on the tutorial.

  8. Warnings: • 1st Warning=absence “2” times • 2nd Warning=absence “4” times • Denial=absence “5” times

  9. Faculty Website: • Lectures, duties and everything related to the course will be uploaded on the faculty website. How to access to the faculty website: 1. (www.pua.edu.eg) 2. Faculties Tourism & Hotel Management Courses 3. Courses Fall Semester 2012/2013 Freshmen (First Year) Theory of Tourism (TM101)

  10. Ground Rules: No Cell Phone Allowed

  11. Ground Rules: No Eating & Drinking Allowed

  12. Ground Rules: No Late Entrance

  13. Always check !!! • PUA Website (www.pua.edu.eg) • Notice Board

  14. Text book • John Wiley 2009, “Tourism: Principles, Practices & Philosophies”, Charles R.Goeldner, J.R.Brent Ritchie, Eleventh edition.

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