Tourism and Culture

Paper Code: 
25DHIS 703
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course provides students with a contextual understanding of the significance of tourism in historical contexts and its intimate connection with culture. Students will grasp the historical dimensions of tourism and gain insight into the industries associated with tourism and culture. Furthermore, they will analyze the socio-cultural impact of tourism, including its growing trends, and examine government policies aimed at enhancing and developing tourism. Overall, students will develop a holistic understanding of the role of tourism in shaping societies and cultures, as well as its implications for socio-economic development and cultural preservation.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25DHIS 703    

Tourism and Culture

    (Theory)

 

CO61- Examine the Meaning, Nature, Scope and various types of Tourism.

CO62- Evaluate the Historical Dimensions of Tourism Travel and Tourism through the Ages.

CO63- Analyze the Infrastructure of Tourism

CO64- Assess the impact of Tourism and Government policies to improve Tourism. 

CO65- Analyse the development of Tourism in Rajasthan.

CO66-Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

 

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

 

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: 
Nature, Scope and Concepts of Tourism

Definition , Meaning, Nature and Scope of Tourism ,Concepts: Who is a Tourist, Travellers, Visitor and Excursionist, definitions and differentiation ,Types of Tourism: Religious Tourism, co Tourism, Rural Tourism, Health Tourism, Adventure Tourism, Historical Tourism, Cultural Tourism

18.00
Unit II: 
Historical Dimensions of Tourism

Historical Dimensions of Tourism Travel and Tourism through the Ages: Early Travels, ‘Renaissance’ and ‘Age of Grand Tours’ ,Emergence of Modern Tourism, Concept of ‘Paid Holiday’ , Understanding Tourism Motivations ,Concept of Push and Pull Factors in Tourism

18.00
Unit III: 
Infrastructure in Tourism

Tourist Transport – Forms & Types: Road-Rail-Sea-Air-Tour Operators ,Travel Agency, Planning the Itinerary , Tourist Accommodation ,Forms & Types

18.00
Unit IV: 
Impact of Tourism

Socio-Cultural Impact , Ecological & Environmental Impact ,Economic Impact , Multiplier Effect ,Political Impact and Government Policies ,Tourism as an Industry, Future of Tourism in India

18.00
Unit V: 
Development of Tourism in Rajasthan

Tourist attractions in Rajasthan: Monuments, Historical Tourism.

Museums: State Museum, Tribal Museum, Archaeological Museum

Cultural Tourism –Festivals,Handicrafts ( Minakari Brass Work, Thewa Art, Tie and Dye, Blue Pottery, Paintings

Eco-Tourism in Rajasthan 

Essential Readings: 
  • Allchin F.R., Cultural Tourism in India: Its Scope and Development, Department of Tourism, Government of India, New Delhi.
  • Bhatia, A.K., Tourism Development: Its Principles and Practices. Ram Acharya, Tourism in India.
  • Dharmarajan S. & Seth, Rabindra, Tourism in India: Trends and Issues, New Delhi, 1994.
  • Gupta, S.P & Lal Krishna (eds.), Cultural Tourism in India: Museums, Monuments and Arts, 2003
References: 
  • Basham A.L., The Wonder That was India, Rupa & Company, New Delhi, 1967.
  • Burkart and S. Medlik, An outline of Tourism, Heinemann, London, 1976. Chris Copper, Tourism: Principles and Practice, Harlow Longman, London, 1998.
  • Dallen, J. Timothy, Cultural Heritage and Tourism: An Introduction (Aspects of Tourism Texts), Channel View Publications, 2011
  • Intosh Mc., Robert, W., Tourism, Principles, Praces & Philosophies..
  • Kaul, Virendra, Tourism and the Economy, Har-Anand Publications, New Delhi, 1994.
  • Shelly, Leela,, Tourism Development in India: A Study of the Hospitality Industry, Arihant, Jaipur, 1991. Satish Babu, Tourism Development in India. Messenger, Rob Allen, The Economics of Tourism, Routledge, London, 1997.
  • Seth, P.N., Successful Tourism – Planning and Management, Cross Sections Publications, New Delhi, 1979.
  • Subrahmaniam, K.S., Buddhism in South India and Early History of Andhra, Kondal Publications, Madras. Williams, Stephen, Tourism Geography, Routledge, London, 1998.
  • Sampad Kumar, Swain & Jitendra Mohan Mishra, Principles and Practices in Tourism, OUP, 2011.
  • E-Resources:

Definition – Meaning, Nature and Scope of Tourism

Historical Dimensions of Tourism Travel and Tourism through the Ages:

Infrastructure in Tourism

Impact of Tourism

Political Impact and Government Policies

Tourism as an Industry – Future of Tourism in India

Development of Tourism in Rajasthan

Tourist attractions in Rajasthan Historical Tourism Monuments

Archaeological Museum

Cultural Tourism

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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