Impact of Tourism on Local Culture

Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any WC&IL II course or HON 1000; any introductory social science course.

The study of the impact of tourism upon the cultures where it has developed. Case studies are presented to illustrate these influences, with particular emphasis given to the Pacific region. Adaptive strategies to create cultural and environmental synergy are also discussed, including management by values, proactive cultural ecology, and compatible destination community development.

Credit: 3