HTMG3060-A International Tourism (Spring 2017)
Course Details
The Tourism industry is one of the largest and most powerful industries in the world and its impacts on our economy and our daily life cannot be dismissed. Whether you are interested in tourism as a career or simply for general knowledge, this course will explore the complex nature of tourism focusing on location, special interaction, and impacts of tourism development on the physical and human landscape. Students who register for the course are required to attend class and go on the 2017 study abroad program to Spain May 8-May 20, 2017. In addition to tuition, there will be study abroad costs for airfare, housing, etc. If you are interested in taking this course, contact the Center for Global Engagement at 412-397-6893 or email Rick Moslen at moslen@rmu.edu for more information about the study abroad travel arrangements and costs.
Session, Dates: 5 (03/06/2017 - 04/29/2017)
Days: F
Time: 08:00 - 08:50 am
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Business School 205
Seats Available: 14 Seats
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course is an analysis of international trade in tourism and international travel dimensions. The course is focused on international travel patterns; the growth of tourism worldwide; trade and political relations involving governments and multinational corporations; and case studies of primary world tourist destinations. It aims to increase student understanding of the main actions and complexity of tourism internationally, and its critical role in international politics.
Course Materials
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Richard J. Mills, Ph.D.
mills@rmu.edu
412-397-6384 phone
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 219
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Professor of English
Arts and Humanities
mills@rmu.edu
412-397-6384 phone
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 219
Profile