Republic of the Philippines

QUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITY

Diffun, Quirino

….Molding Minds, Shaping Future ….Unleashing Work Skills

COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
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OUTCOMES-BASED COURSE SYLLABUS
FIRST SEMESTER, SY 2019-2020
Course Title Global Culture and Tourism Geography
Course Description This course shall have students analyze and familiarize themselves with specific world travel destinations, with
emphasis on the exploration of geographic features, customs and traditions, population centers, visitor attractions,
political, religious, language and other cultural differences as these relate to the hospitality and travel industry.
Students will develop understanding as well as sense of responsiveness for cultural values and traditions that exist
beyond their own culture. Students will be able to identify international travel patterns by locating various major
cities, natural wonders, historic sites, and other tourism attractions, both man-made and natural focusing as well
with the major travel-generating and travel-receiving areas.
Course Credits Three (3) units
Contact Hours Three (3) Hours / Week
Prerequisite None
Educational Mandates VISION: QSU as the leading center for academic and technological excellence and prime catalyst for progressive
and sustainable Quirino Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.

MISSION: Develop competent and morally upright professionals and generate appropriate knowledge and
technologies to meet
the needs of Quirino Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.

CORE VALUES
Quickly and willingly render excellent, ethical and professional service at all times: QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE
Seriously pursue academic excellence to produce globally competitive graduates: COMMITMENT
Unitedly promote a working environment for morally upright government servants: UNITY AND INTEGRITY
 GOALS OF THE BSTM PROGRAM
1. Production of academically competent, morally upright individuals with entrepreneurial skills;
2. Development of sustainable community-based livelihood;
3. Strong partnership with hospitality and food industry

OBJECTIVES OF THE BSTM PROGRAM

1. To provide broad academic and technological background to prepare students for managing the challenges or
living and working in a diverse global society
2.To provide students intensive training and wider exposure to a variety of relevant activities to develop desirable
ethics and entrepreneurial skills making them confident to assume managerial/leadership roles in their
respective fields of specialization;
3. To raise manpower technical capability of the institute to generate viable livelihood technologies;
4. To strengthen the function- based technical support and facilities for the promotion of sustainable community-
based technologies; and
5. To establish linkages with hospitality and food service providers for resources sharing the greater
Opportunities for more collaborative endeavors.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Graduates of the BSTM are office professionals who:
1. The graduates are able to analyse situations, identify problems, formulates solutions and implements
corrective and/ or mitigating measures and action. (COGNITIVE)
2. The graduates undertake task, functions, duties and activities in the operation of the hotels, restaurants,
travel, government and non-government agencies in accordance with the competency standards.
(AFFECTIVE/VALUES)
3. The graduates are able to perform work activities effectively to the standards expected in the operation
required in the Tourism Industry/ hospitality sector. (PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS)
Program Outcomes A graduate of BS in Tourism Management should be able to but not limited to: (CMO 62 series of 2017
sec. 6.4)
1. Plan, implement and monitor tours and sales activities;
2. Research, plan and conduct various tour guiding activities;
3. Develop appropriate marketing programs and arrange the required travel services;
4. Plan/organize, implement and evaluate MICE activities;
5. Plan, develop and evaluate tourism sites and attractions.
Course Objectives At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:
1. Identify, describe and evaluate tourist destinations in the world;
2. Describe geographical characteristics, major attractions, gastronomy, culture and traditions of the various
regions per country;
3. Compare tourist destinations per continent;
4. Identify tourism issues and challenges per continent;
5. Analyze international travel patterns of tourists.
Faculty Information Name of Faculty: France Marie Ann A. Raguini
Academic Rank: Instructor I
Designation: Adviser, AHM2
Contact Number: 09357919714
Email Address: francemarie.raguini@qsu.edu.ph
Consultation Time:
Grading System Examination (Prelim, Midterm and Final Term) 40%
Quizzes (Including written outputs) 30%
Activities (Group and Individual) 20%
Recitation, Assignment and Attendance 10%
Total 100%
Note: Numerical equivalent will be used in grading.
Course Outline
Week No. Topic
Week 1 I. Classroom Orientation
1. Discussion of the Educational Mandates
2. Levelling of Expectations
3. Introduction to the Course

Week 2 II. Tourism, Geography and Culture

4. Nature and scopes of tourism
5. Nature and scopes of geography
6. Nature and scopes of culture
7. World tourism issues
8. Tourism trends
 Week 3-5 III. Geography and Tourism in Asia
1. Geographical features
2. Asian Culture
3. Tourist Destinations
4. Asian Products
5. Challenges faced in tourism

Week 6-8 IV. Geography and Tourism in Australia

1. Geographical features
2. Australian Culture
3. Tourist Destinations
4. Australian Products
5. Challenges faced in tourism

Week 9 V. Geography and Tourism in Antartica

1. Geographical features
2. Antartic Culture
3. Tourist Destinations
4. Antartic Products
5. Challenger faced in tourism

===MIDTERM EXAMINATION===

Week 10-12 VI. Geography and Tourism in Europe

1. Geographical features
2. European Culture
3. Tourist Destinations
4. European Products
5. Challenges faced in tourism

Week 13-15 VII. Geography and Tourism in South America

1. Geographical features
2. South American Culture
3. Tourist Destinations
4. South American Products
5. Challenges faced in tourism
 Week 16-17 VIII. Geography and Tourism in North America
1. Geographical features
2. North American Culture
3. Tourist Destinations
4. North American Products
5. Challenges faced in tourism

Week 18 IX. Tourist Travel Patterns

1. Most visited tourist destination
2. Travel patterns and trends
3. Travel pattern analysis

===FINAL EXAMINATION===
Materials/Equipment LCD Projector, slides, laptop computer, camera, board marker
Learning Resources 1. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), 2018. Tourism Culture and Synergies
2. Alan a. Lew, et. Al, 2008. World Geography of Travel and Tourism
3. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), 2007. A Practical Guide to Destination Management
Classroom Policies 1. Prayer. Each class begins and ends with a prayer.
2. Greeting. Students greet the teacher “Good Morning”, Sir/Ma’am/Sister. Praised be Jesus and Mary!”
before the beginning of the class.
3. Attendance and Promptness. Strictly observed; Students are expected to come to class on time. More than
15 minutes is considered absent and only for valid reasons can students be excused from class.
4. Identification Card. A validated student identification card must always be worn by all students.
5. Uniform. Wear Proper Uniform and observe good grooming at all times.
6. Participation. As much as possible students are to participate in class discussions and activities.
7. Intellectual integrity. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with
accordingly. Honesty is the best policy.
8. Use of Cellular Phones. All cellular phones are put in silent mode inside the classroom. Texting and
answering calls are to be done at designated areas in the campus.
9. Energy Conservation. Lights and fans are put off by the one nearest the switch after every class.
10. Submission of Requirements. Haste makes waste. Class requirements are to be submitted on time.
11. Courtesy. Respect for others is practiced at all times and in all places.
LEARNING PLAN

Program Learning Outcomes Assessment Learning Content Learning Resources

Competencies Experience
Provide broad  Identify and explain the 1. Quizzes II. Tourism, Geography and Lecture Laptop
knowledge and nature and scope of tourism, 2. Graded Culture Discussion LCD Projector
clear geography and culture Recitation 1. Nature and scopes of and White
understanding on  Evaluate world tourism issues 3. Seatwork tourism Screen
tourism, geography  Outline tourism trends 2. Nature and scopes of Board marker
and culture. geography
3. Nature and scopes of
culture
4. World tourism issues
5. Tourism trends

Provide broad  Cite and describe basic 1. Quizzes III. Geography and Tourism in Lecture Laptop
knowledge and information and 2. Graded Asia Discussion LCD Projector
clear attractions per country in Recitation 1. Geographical features Group and White
understanding on the continent 3. Seatwork 2. Asian Culture Workshops Screen
Asian geography  Compare destinations per 3. Tourist Destinations Board marker
and its tourism. country 4. Asian Products
 Outline, evaluate and 5. Challenges faced in
resolve challenges faced tourism
in tourism in the
continent
Provide broad  Cite and describe basic 1. Quizzes IV. Geography and Tourism in Lecture Laptop
knowledge and information and 2. Graded Australia Discussion LCD Projector
clear attractions per country in Recitation 6. Geographical features Group and White
understanding on the continent 3. Seatwork 7. Australian Culture Workshops Screen
Australian  Compare destinations per 8. Tourist Destinations Video Clip Board marker
geography and its country 9. Australian Products Viewing:
tourism.  Outline, evaluate and 10. Challenges faced in Tourism
resolve challenges faced tourism Advertisement
in tourism in the
continent
Provide broad  Cite and describe basic 1. Quizzes V. Geography and Tourism in Lecture Laptop
knowledge and information and 2. Graded Antartica Discussion LCD Projector
clear attractions per country in Recitation 1. Geographical features Group and White
understanding on the continent 3. Seatwork 2. Antartic Culture Workshops Screen
Antartic geography  Compare destinations per 3. Tourist Destinations Board marker
and its tourism. country 4. Antartic Products
 Outline, evaluate and 5. Challenger faced in
resolve challenges faced in tourism
tourism in the continent
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Provide broad  Cite and describe basic 1. Quizzes VI. Geography and Tourism in Lecture Laptop
knowledge and information and 2. Graded Europe Discussion LCD Projector
clear attractions per country in Recitation 1. Geographical features Group and White
understanding on the continent 3. Seatwork 2. European Culture Workshops Screen
European  Compare destinations per 3. Tourist Destinations Board marker
geography and its country 4. European Products
tourism.  Outline, evaluate and 5. Challenges faced in
resolve challenges faced in tourism
tourism in the continent
Provide broad  Cite and describe basic 1. Quizzes VII. Geography and Tourism Lecture Laptop
knowledge and information and 2. Graded in South America Discussion LCD Projector
clear attractions per country in Recitation 1. Geographical features Group and White
understanding on the continent 3. Seatwork 2. South American Culture Workshops Screen
South American  Compare destinations per 3. Tourist Destinations Board marker
geography and its country 4. South American
tourism.  Outline, evaluate and Products
resolve challenges faced in 5. Challenges faced in
tourism in the continent tourism

Provide broad  Cite and describe basic 1. Oral and VIII. Geography and Tourism Lecture Laptop
knowledge and information and Written in North America Discussion LCD Projector
clear attractions per country in Discussion 1. Geographical features Group and White
understanding on the continent 2. Quizzes 2. North American Culture Workshops Screen
North American  Compare destinations per 3. Daily 3. Tourist Destinations Board marker
geography and its country Participation 4. North American Products
tourism. in Recitation
  Outline, evaluate and 4. Seatwork 5. Challenges faced in
resolve challenges faced in tourism
tourism in the continent
Analyze tourist  Identify the most visited 1. Oral and IX. Tourist Travel Patterns Lecture Laptop
travel patterns. tourist destination in the Written 1. Most visited tourist Discussion LCD Projector
world and classify Discussion destination Group and White
according to the types of 2. Quizzes 2. Travel patterns and Workshops Screen
tourist attractions 3. Daily trends Board marker
 Identify travel patterns Participation 3. Travel pattern analysis
and trends in Recitation
 Identify how tourist 4. Seatwork
choose destinations to
visit
 Analyze travel patterns of
the tourist

Prepared by:

FRANCE MARIE ANN A. RAGUINI, MSHM

Instructor I

Checked by: Verified by:

MARICEL B. BARROGA JEFFERSON N. CURAMMENG, LPT, MSHM

Subject Area Coordinator, BSHM Program Chair, BSHM

Noted:

HERMENEGILDO F. SAMOY JR., Ph.D

Vice President for Academics and Related Affairs