Course Description

This course examines the implications of cultural tourism in the United States and the world. The course will consider the struggle of people to preserve their cultural identity relative to the role of the U.S. tourism industry in protecting cultural heritage. The course studies the complexities of policy making in cultural tourism and world travel. Curriculum includes: values, historical beliefs and religion, plus cultural etiquette including social practices, gestures, body language, eating and drinking practices, and business behavior.