REC3390 Tourism and Commercial Recreation Spring 2012 Days/Time: M/W 12:40pm-2:05pm Location: Murphy Center 101 Instructor: Dr. Mark Kanning E-Mail: Mark.Kanning@mtsu.edu Phone: 615.904.8293 Office: AMG 206 Office Hours: (M) 2:30pm-3:30pm; (T) 4:00pm-6:00pm; (W) 4:00pm-6:00pm; (R) 8:00am-11:00am or by appointment Required Text: Goeldner, C., & Ritchie, J.R. (2012). Tourism: Principles, practices, philosophies (12 th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hammond student s notebook atlas: putting the world within reach (source information unavailable) Catalog Description: Introduced the broad sector of recreation and leisure services profession which focuses on delivery of leisure travel and tourism-based recreation services and programs. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between commercial recreation organizations and historical, cultural, and natural resources. (3 Credit Hours) Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: - Describe the history and significance of tourism and commercial recreation - Describe tourism and commercial recreation delivery systems - Describe behavioral foundations, motivations, and constraints affecting client behavior - Describe factors that influence the supply and demand of tourism and commercial recreation opportunities - Describe social, cultural, and environmental aspects of commercial recreation and tourism - Describe considerations and processes of commercial recreation and tourism planning - Describe marketing strategies and processes used in tourism and commercial recreation Important Dates: January 12 January 16 January 25 March 5-12 March 23 April 25 April 26 April 27-May 3 May 2 May 7 Classes Begin Martin Luther King Holiday- No Classes Deadline to drop a class without a grade Spring Break- No Classes Deadline to drop a class with a grade of W Last day of classes Study Day- No Classes Final Exams Last Day to Inquire about Grades Final Semester Grades Due
Course Structure: The course has been set up so that the objectives of the course are met. However, the dates/topics are subject to change. The following are only a guide yet the chapters indicated for the dates should be read as in-class assignments will be based on the readings as well as potential quizzes. Any changes will be communicated to you during class. Week Dates Chapters Readings Topic 1 January 18 1 Pages 2-25 Tourism in Perspective 2 January 23 and 25 1 and 2 Pages 28-47 Tourism in Perspective Tourism Through the Ages 3 January 30 and February 1 2 and 3 and 4 Pages 51-92 Tourism Through the Ages Career Opportunities World, National, Regional, and Other Organizations 4 February 6 and 8 4 and 5 Pages 95-120 World, National, Regional, and Other Organizations Passenger Transportation 5 February 13 and 15 5 and 6 Pages 123-146 Passenger Transportation Hospitality and Related Services 6 February 20 and 22 7 and 8 Pages 149-169 Organizations in the Distribution Process Attractions, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Draws 7 February 27 and 29 8 and Exam 1 Pages 173-192 Attractions, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Draws Exam 1 (February 29) 8 March 5 and 7 No Class No Class or Readings No Class 9 March 12 and 14 9and 10 and 11 Pages 196-257 Motivation for Pleasure Travel Cultural and International Tourism for Life s Enrichment Sociology of Tourism 10 March 19-21 11 and 12 Pages 262-383 Sociology of Tourism Tourism Components and Supply
11 March 26-28 15 Pages 325-345 Tourism Policy: Structure, Content, and Process 12 April 2 and 4 16 Pages348-368 Exam 2 (April 2) Tourism Planning, Development, and Social Considerations 13 April 9 and 11 17 and 18 Pages 371-414 Tourism and the Environment Travel and Tourism Research 14 April 16 and 18 19 and 20 Pages 416-466 Tourism Marketing Tourism s Future 15 April 23 and 25 20 Pages 445-466 Tourism s Future Exam 3 (April 25) Basis of Evaluation: Exam 1 25% (February 29) Exam 2 25% (April 2) Exam 3 25% (April 25) Assignments/Quizzes 25% (Varies) All exams will cover the lectures, current events, and the readings. Please make sure to stay abreast of the readings and don t fall behind as there is a lot to read. The exams will be multiple choice, t/f, fill in the blank, and short answer. If any exam needs to be made up due to not attending, per a university approved excuse, an essay exam will be required. Attendance: Most assignments and all quizzes will be conducted in-class. If you are absent you will not be allowed to make them up unless a documented university approved excuse is provided. Policies and Procedures A student is expected to attend each class for which he/she is registered, except in cases of unavoidable, documentable circumstances. Attendance will be taken solely for purposes of documentation and reporting of attendance to the university. In terms of the class, there will be no penalty associated with absences but you will not be allowed to make up in-class assignments if absent. If you miss a class, please do not ask me to repeat the information. It will solely be up to you to get the missed course content from a fellow classmate. Please do not approach me regarding class absences unless it is an extenuating circumstance (e.g. medical situation). There will be no make-up exams, in-class assignments, or quizzes unless university documented reasons are presented. Discretion will be based on documentable circumstances supported by University policies. Extreme illness or emergencies, as well as other appropriate reasons according to University policies will be considered. Assignments:
If you fail to turn in an assignment when it is due, you will receive not receive credit for it. On the day the assignment is due, if you do not turn in the assignment at the start of class you will receive -10% and after the class it will not be accepted. I ask that you put time into your assignments and I will put time into grading them. By doing them at the last minute in the computer lab, this is not fair to you nor I. Grades: Traditionally, earned grades in courses I teach resemble a bell-curve. The grade you earn in this class will fairly and accurately reflect your knowledge and understanding of the course material which is generally correlated to the investment you make in it. For some it will take more effort than for others to achieve expected results. Grades are not necessarily a reflection of the quantity of time put into learning, although this is important, but more importantly it is the quality of the learning that occurs. I am here as a guide and facilitator but it is ultimately up to you to earn the grade you strive for. Please use the following as a guide in evaluating your progress throughout the course: A 90-100% B+ 87 89.99% B 83 86.99% B- 80 82.99% C+ 77 79.99% C 73 76.99% C- 70 72.99% D+ 67-69.99% D 63-66.99% D- 60-62.99% F 59.99% or below As assignments/exams are entered into the grading system, they will be available to you on D2L. Attendance: A student is expected to attend each class for which he/she is registered, except in cases of unavoidable, documentable circumstances. Attendance will be taken for this course. If you miss more than three classes, you will need to repeat the course. If you miss a class, please do not ask me to repeat the information. It will solely be up to you to get the missed course content from a fellow classmate. Extreme illness or emergencies, as well as other reasons appropriate according to University policies will be considered. Withdrawal from Course: A grade of W results from a situation involving extreme extenuating circumstances as identified and originated with the University physician or counselors at the Counseling and Testing Center or the Associate Dean of Students. For further details, see the Undergraduate Catalog. Course Etiquette: Most professors have certain guidelines for their classrooms and I am no different. If you are attending this course I ask that you respect your fellow classmates through keeping in mind the following:
- No texting or using electronic media while in the classroom unless pertinent to the course I will let you know when it is pertinent - Phones MUST be turned off prior to the start of class. - Out of respect for students, I start class on-time. Many students have full schedules, work, and have responsibilities that demand tight scheduling. It is a distraction to me, as well as to other students, if you arrive to class late. - This course relies heavily upon participation. This should be a fun, relaxing, and constructive class. - This is a pass/fail course. You must earn a minimum of 70% in the course. Academic Honesty: Academic misconduct is not tolerated in this course. The guidelines set by the University will be followed in instances of academic misconduct. It is expected that all work you complete for this course is your own. You are expected to include appropriate citations (when applicable) in all of your work for this course. The University policy for academic misconduct will be followed. Academic misconduct includes the following behaviors: Plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, or facilitating any such act. For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: 1) Plagiarism. The adoption or reproduction of ideas, words, statements, images, or works of another person as one s own without proper acknowledgment. 2) Cheating. Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise. The term academic exercise includes all forms of work submitted for credit or hours. 3) Fabrication. Unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise. 4) Facilitation. Helping or attempting to help another to violate a provision of the institutional code of academic misconduct. For more information concerning academic integrity and academic misconduct, please go to the Judicial Affairs website (www.mtsu.edu/~judaff). Lottery Scholarship: Do you have a lottery scholarship? To retain Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship eligibility, you must earn a cumulative TELS GPA of 2.75 after 24 and 48 attempted hours and a cumulative TELS GPA of 3.0 thereafter. You may qualify with a 2.75 cumulative GPA after 72 attempted hours (and subsequent semesters), if you are enrolled full-time and maintain a semester GPA of at least 3.0. A grade of C, D, F, or I in this class may negatively impact TELS eligibility. Dropping a class after 14 days may also impact eligibility; if you withdraw from this class and it results in an enrollment status of less than full time, you may lose eligibility for your lottery scholarship. Lottery recipients are eligible to receive the scholarship for a maximum of five years from the date of initial enrollment, or until a bachelor degree is earned; students who first received the lottery scholarship in Fall 2009 or later will additionally be limited to 120 TELS attempted hours. For additional Lottery rules, please refer to your Lottery Statement of Understanding form, review lottery requirements on the web at http://www.mtsu.edu/scholarships/telsconteligibility_scholarships.shtml or contact the Financial Aid Office at 898-2830. Accommodation for Students with Disabilities: If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodation or you have questions related to any accommodations for testing, note takers, readers, etc., please speak with me as soon as possible. Students may also contact the Office of Disabled Students Services (898-2783) with questions about such services. Assignments via E-Mail:
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