Introduction to Heritage Tourism

Paper Code:

24DHIS 803

Credits:

06

Contact Hours:

90.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

Course Objectives:

In this course, students will explore the intricate socio-economic values and historical contexts embedded within cultural heritage. They will also analyze emerging trends in heritage tourism, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the tourism industry. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of government interventions aimed at promoting heritage tourism, thus enhancing their awareness of the broader initiatives shaping this sector. Overall, this course provides students with a comprehensive foundation for engaging with and contributing to the vibrant field of heritage tourism.

Course Outcomes:

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24DHIS 803

Introduction to Heritage Tourism

CO84-Evaluate the meaning, scope and significance of heritage tourism and policies to promote Heritage tourism

CO85-Analyze the forms of Heritage Tourism including natural, built and cultural.

CO86- Identify the new trends in historical tourism

CO87- Appraise the promotion of Heritage tourism by the Government

CO88- Critically evaluate heritage Management, Legislation and its role of Tourism Industry,Museums and Heritage Conservation Societies

CO89- Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

18.00

Unit I:

Understanding Heritage Tourism

Meaning and Historical Perspective of Tourism

Concept, Scope and Significance of Heritage Tourism

Role of Media

18.00

Unit II:

Forms of Heritage Tourism in India

Natural: Beaches and Sanctuaries

Built Heritage: Forts, Monuments and Public Buildings

Cultural: Pilgrimage Sites, Fairs and Festivals

18.00

Unit III:

New Trends in Heritage Tourism

Entertainment: Performing Arts and Cinema

Eco-tourism and Adventure Tourism

18.00

Unit IV:

Promotion of Heritage Tourism

National Policies to promote Heritage Tourism and World Heritage Sites in India

Public Private Partnership in Heritage Tourism

18.00

Unit V:

Heritage Management

Heritage Legislation

Role of Tourism Industry

Role of Museums and Heritage Conservation Societies

Essential Readings:

References:

Acharya Ram, Tourism and Culture Heritage of India, R.B.S.A. Publishers, Jaipur, 2007.
AllchinB. Allchin, F.R, Thapar Bal Krishen, Conservation of Indian Heritage, Cosmo Publishers, New Delhi, 1989.
Arnold David, The Tropics and the Traveling Gaze: India, Landscape, and Science, 1800-1856, University of Washington Press, 2015.
Ashworth G. J., The Tourist-Historic City: Retrospect and Prospect of Managing the Heritage City, Pergamon, Oxford, 2000.
Basham, A. L., A Cultural History of India, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 2014.
Basham, A.L., The Wonder That Was India: A survey of the history and culture of the Indian sub-continent before the coming of the Muslims, Rupa and Co. New Delhi, 1996.
Bhatia A. K., Tourism and Development, Sterling publication, Bombay, 1997.
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Bhatia, A. K, Tourism in India – History and Development, Sterling Publication, New Delhi, 1981.
Brown Percy, Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period), K.R.J. Book International, Delhi, 2014.
Brown Percy, Indian Architecture (Islamic Period), Taraporvalaand Sons Bombay, 1954.
Defert, P. C., Localization of Tourism: Problems, Theories and Practices, Education, Gurten, Berne, 1966.
Dhar Prem Nath, Heritage, Cultural and Natural Sites Tourism, Kanishka Publisher New Delhi, 2010.
Dwivedi S. and Mehrotra, R., Bombay, The Cities Within, Eminence Designs, Bombay, 1995.
Edwardes S.M., By ways of Bombay, Taraporevala and Sons, Bombay, 1912.
Foster Douglas, Travel and Tourism Management, McMillan, London, 1983.
Gupta, S. P., Lal k. Bhattacharya, Cultural Tourism in India, DK Printworld, Delhi, 2002.
Holloway. J. C., The Business of Tourism, McDonald and Evans, Plymounth, 1983.
Ishwar Das Gupta, Trends and Resources of cultural Tourism, Adhayan Publishers, New Delhi, 2008.
Israel Samuel, Sinclair Toby, Grewal Bikram (ed.), Indian Wildlife, APA Publications, Singapore, 1989.
Kaur, Jagdish, Himalayan Pilgrimages and the New Tourism, Himalayan Books, New Delhi. New Delhi, 1985.
Kohli M S, Mountains of India: Tourism, Adventure and Pilgrimage, Indus Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2002.
Michell George, Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites and Museums, Roli Book, Mumbai, 2013.
Mishra Amitabh, Heritage Tourism in Central India- Resource interpretation, Kanishka Publication, New Delhi, 2007.
Nagaswamy R, Mahabalipuram, Oxford University Press, 2011.
Naravane M. S, The Maritime and Coastal Forts of India, A.P.H. Publishing,New Delhi,1998.
Negi Sharad Singh, Handbook of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Biosphere Reserves in India, Indus Publishing Agency, 2002.
Oki Morihiro, Fairs and Festivals, World Friendship Association, Tokyo, 1988.
Rabindra Seth, Tourism in India – An overview, Kalpaz Publication, Delhi, 2005.
Rohatgi, Pauline and Godrej Pheroza, Mehrotra Rahul, Bombay to Mumbai, Marg Publications, Mumbai, 1997.
Romila Chawla, Tourism, the cultural heritage, Arise Publisher New Delhi, 2006.
Sarkar, A., Indian Tourism, Kanishka publishers, New Delhi, 1998.
Sharma, J. K., Tourism Development: Design for Ecological Sustainability, Kaniska Publication, New Delhi, 2000.
Sharma, Shaloo, Indian Tourism Today- Policies and Programmes, A.B.D. Publishers, Jaipur,2002.
Sing Rana P.B., Heritage Scopes of India: Appraising Heritage Ecology Subhi publication, Gurgoan, New Delhi, 2011.
Sing S, Cultural Tourism and Heritage Management, Rawat publication, Jaipur, 1994.
Singh Ratandeep, Dynamics of Historical Cultural and Heritage Tourism, Kanishka Publication, New Delhi, 2007.
Singh Shalini, Cultural Tourism and Heritage Management, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 1994.
Sinha Aadesh, Tourism and Heritage Attraction Anmol Publication,New Delhi, 2014.
Solomon Raju, Eco-tourism, Eco-restoration and Sustainable Tourism Development; New Central Book Agency Kolkata, 2007.
Swarbrooke John, Sustainable Tourism Management, Rawat publications. J.aipur, 1999.