introduces students to the history of tourism and leisure, and the development of the field of tourism studies. This will include consideration of foundational concepts such as culture and nature, research on the needs and gratifications of tourists, and studies of the functions of tourism.

is an examination of tourism and the ideals, beliefs, institutions, and experiences that contribute to culture. The course will emphasize the application of the humanities and social sciences to such areas as heritage, tradition and history. The student will gain an understanding of, and appreciation for, the importance of literary, aesthetic, philosophical and religious traditions.

investigates the concept of sustainability and focuses on the importance of sustainable tourism initiatives, covers measuring the demand for tourism, the role of government and industry stakeholders in the tourism planning process, and a consideration of how tourism planning strategies are developed, implemented, evaluated, and controlled. In addition, there will be an examination of the principles that structure the tourism industry.

explores marketing processes, concepts and methods, with special interest in the initiation, development and management of new tourist enterprises. Other topics include: societal marketing philosophy, the marketing mix as it relates to tourism, market research, consumer behaviour, branding and services marketing, and the implications of transportation systems on tourism activities, services marketing, sustainable tourism marketing, and e-marketing.

will, through the use of cases, examine philosophical, historical and contemporary issues and challenges in resource recreation and ecotourism. Opportunities for tourism activity based on special or unique ecological considerations and other forms of alternative tourism are examined, as are issues around the sustainability, impacts, risk management, programming, tour operation, ethics, development, marketing and parks management.

considers contemporary issues in the allocation of scarce natural and cultural resources demanded by tourism activity, and the determinants of the demand and supply for tourism recreation. Students will examine the impacts of those tourism and leisure activities upon natural systems (e.g., cultural, ecological, socio-cultural, etc.) and economies, (local, regional, etc.). Visitor impacts will also be considered.

considers built, natural and cultural resources for heritage tourism destinations on a variety of scales from World Heritage Sites to countryside and rural tourism attractions. Issues around the international context of heritage, interpretation, and packaging of cultural heritage products, regional identities and environments and the importance of small and medium sized enterprises are examined.

will have during this course, three tourism practitioners from the region and beyond will hold seminars. The meetings are organized as "master classes," with direct interaction between the students and the outside experts. Depending on the practitioners, the specific focus of the tourism management may include reference to Ecology, Botany, Marine Aquatic contexts, Bird Watching, Field Guiding, Wildlife, Geography, Geology, Protected Sites, Museums and Cultural Interpretation, and Arts Programming.

highlights the importance of responding to world issues in tourism, and considers issues around socio-political-environmental factors influencing tourism, the impact of new social movements on tourism, the demographics and psychographics of travellers, the promotion of culture and territories, and the globalization of tourism.

is a case-based course examines cultural diversity and developing sensitivities around an appreciation of one's own and other culturally-bound leisure and tourism activities. Students will build skills in areas such as inclusive planning, communication and negotiation, the changing nature of international tourism, identifying synergies and potential links with global partners (e.g., NL and Ireland).

is a case-based course focussing on the application of major tourism theories and concepts to modern tourism industry issues. Potential areas of consideration include transportation issues in tourism, visitor management, rural tourism, urban tourism, health tourism and therapeutic recreation, island tourism, critical regionalism, maximizing the year-round potential of tourism, and contemporary research in tourism.

will have students, under the guidance of a faculty member, complete an independent research project and produce a report. Topics must have the approval of the Program Chair of Tourism Studies.

introduces students to the organization and structure of resorts, hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships. Areas of consideration include business ethics, service contracts, areas of management responsibility such as strategic planning, the evaluation of financial, environmental and human resources considerations.

provides an introduction to the principles and practices of event/festival management. The material will include the development of event attractions and facilities, and consideration of specific implications of planning in the areas of finance, human resources, environment, marketing, and quality management. In addition, special consideration is given to the infrastructure requirements, volunteers, sponsorship, fund raising, event planning, marketing and economic and tourism impacts of festivals and other events.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

examines the history and geography of national parks and other publicly protected lands, and considers the impact of human interaction with landscapes. Additionally, the course will focus on tourism planning and management in national parks and protected areas, and investigate guidelines for best practice in tourism operations.

provides and overview of tourism as it intersects with rural development theory, processes and planning. In addition, the course examines various social, environmental, cultural and economic problems, consequences and opportunities within a rural/peripheral area context (e.g., visitor attraction and accommodation, special transport issues).