Travel Destination I - Western Hemisphere Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

TRVM-1308-001 Travel Destination I - Western Hemisphere

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Course Description

Study of countries located in the Western Hemisphere including Canada, United States, Latin America, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. Emphasis on the culture, customs, climate, physical features, language, currency, tourist and seasonal attractions.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Travel Around the World 3rd Edition
\ Digital Text License Type Perpetual
\ Northstar Travel Media LLC Publisher
\ ISBN:2810001163272

Students will Purchase Text Online in the course

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Student Performance

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1. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Western Hemisphere and identify the most important travel destinations in each country and their map location. SCANS* Information C5, C6; Basic Skills F1; Thinking Skills F11.

2. The student will learn to recognize selling features and benefits of each country as a leisure and/or business destination, and identify these destinations in brochures and other reference material. SCANS* Information C5, C6; Resources C1; Basic Skills F1; Thinking Skills F10, F12.

3. The student will demonstrate the use of maps in conjunction with other reference material and list the relative locations of continents, oceans and seas. SCANS* Information C5; Basic Skills F1; Thinking Skills F10, F12.

4. The student will study the different time zones, identify local customs, language and courtesies of states and countries studied, and recognize the importance of fluctuating foreign currency. SCANS* Information C5; Thinking Skills F11.

5. The student will list key airports and describe the major climatic regions as they affect topography, cultures and travel. SCANS* Information C5; Basic Skills F6; Thinking Skills F12.

6. The student will discuss the relative importance of natural features and culture of each major region, country and destination. SCANS* Information C5; Basic Skills F6; Thinking Skills F11.

7. The student will describe the major topographical features of the Western Hemisphere and how they affect the travel industry. SCANS* Information C5; Basic Skills F6; Thinking Skills F10, F11.

8. The student will discuss how a single destination attraction or region can accommodate numerous interests for the traveler, describe typical passenger types traveling to a given destination, and identify a standard length of stay for a first time traveler to a specific destination. SCANS* Information C5, C6; Basic Skills F6; Thinking Skills F11.

9. The student will identify geography terms and concepts that are important for the travel and tourism student to know. SCANS* information C5; Thinking Skills F11.

10. The student will identify additional sources and reference materials for use by the travel professional, select a destination from an industry brochure and present an itinerary given a specific scenario. SCANS* Information C5, C6; Resources C1; Basic Skills F1; Thinking Skills F11.

*Meets Secretary Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)

Resources : Identifies, organizes, plans, and allocates resources
(time, money, materials & facilities, and human resources).
Information : Acquires and uses information.
Basic Skills : Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and
mathematical operations, listens, and speaks.
Thinking Skills : Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems,
visualizes, knows how to learn, and reasons.

The objective of the Travel Destination I - Western Hemisphere course is to give the student the opportunity to become familiar with tourist destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, South America and the Caribbean Islands. This course will give the student who intends to pursue Tourism as a career a way to identify destinations in a professional manner or to better understand the destination from a traveler`s point-of-view.

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Grading Criteria

Grading Scale
A (90-100).. Excellent
B (80-89).... Above average, very good
C (70-79).... Average, good
D (60-69).... Poor, but passing
F (60-0)...... Failing

The final grade will be determined by the total number of points scored from all tests and assignments. The instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to online work.

Absence
Students are expected to work and sign in to the online course at your own pace throughout the semester in order to meet the assignments as outlined in the syllabus.

 
Exams
All tests and Final Paper need to be completed prior to the final week of classes in order to be averaged in the final grade. Any test not completed will be given a grade of F, Zero points. Each Exam will be comprised of 10 Questions. Each short answer will be  worth 10 points for a possible 100. You may take the exams as many times as you want in order to improve your grade. There is no time limit on the test. The highest score will be reflected in your Grade Tab.

The Final will be a written paper submitted before the end of the semester and will receive equal weight in the final grade.    

Final Written Paper will consist of a submitted essay over a destination of your choice in the Western Hemisphere. The Final Paper will be averaged into the total grade point equally with all other required exams.

Attendance

Assignments  Students are expected to meet all requirements as outlined in the syllabus course calender. Students must log in and purchase the text prior to the second week of classes.  For assistance call instructor 806-372-5502  (Cell text or call 806-683-8825). Email crlankford@actx.edu or lankford@arn.net. The student must complete and submit the Personal Data Sheet by the second week of class in order to be counted as a student in this course.

Students should follow a rigorous schedule and work each week in this online course in order to complete successfully. 
 

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A student who fails to officially drop or withdraw from a course at the Registrar prior to the posted catalog deadline will receive a failing grade. It is the student's responsibility to withdraw prior to the withdrawal date. Check the College Calendar for the drop date.

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