RLS 463 - Issues in Tourism Development

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Critical issues in tourism development will be examined within the context of tourism transformation models and fundamental development concepts such as commodification, authenticity, globalization, sense of place, economic impact, socio-cultural impact and environmental impact. NOTE: Field Trips are an integral and required component of this course. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Prerequisite: RLS 263.

RLS 465 - Natural Area Tourism

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course examines the different types of tourism that can occur in natural areas (e.g. adventure, nature based, wildlife, ecotourism) from the perspective of tourists, trip organizers and guides, planners and managers, local residents, and indigenous people. Prerequisite: RLS 263.