Tourism 12
Teacher(s)
Lloy Falconer
Prerequisite
Recommended but not required: Tourism 11
Description
Tourism 12 is a four-credit course comprised of four units: Travel Planning, Tourism Operations, The Business of Tourism, and Tourism Industry Experience. Although there is no textbook associated with the course, a variety of online resources are incorporated into the work of Tourism 12. Assignments may be presented in a variety of formats and are submitted on line. All work is practical, yet engaging. Students exchange ideas through asynchronous discussions. These conversations are lively and appealing. Certificate and work experience opportunities are available.
Type
online
Credit
4
Delivery
Continuous enrollment
Students have a maximum of one year to complete the course.
Discussion Group: asynchronous participation
Summary
85% Assignment/discussions
15% Unit Quizzes (one test requires test supervision)
Assessment
85% coursework
15% unit tests
Support
SIDES teacher
Materials
None
Requirements
Basic Technical Requirements
More Info
Unit 1: Travel Planning
In this unit you will set your sights on global tourism and plan tours to some of those destinations
5 assignments
unit quiz
Unit 2: Tourism Operations
To understand the role you might play as an employee in a tourism workplace, you should understand how various systems work and how the parts are interconnected.
4 assignments
unit quiz
Unit 3: The Business of Tourism
This unit introduces you to the importance of numeracy skills in the workplace. Don’t worry, this unit isn’t math instruction! You will also be introduced to company policies and procedures. Are you a natural entrepreneur? You will find out in this unit.
6 assignments
unit quiz
Unit 4: Tourism Sector Experience
In this unit you will have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate your skills, attitudes, and tourism knowledge. If requested, you may receive credit for your work experience (4 credits for every 100 hours worked, up to 200 hours).
6 assignments
exit survey
