TGL100 - Travel Geography I

Subject Title
Travel Geography I

Subject Description
Travel Geography I is a study of Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Central and South America. It emphasizes destinations in those areas most important to the Canadian travel and tourism industry. In addition, the basic concepts of physical geography are studied and the student is introduce to time zones and elapsed time. Students acquire the research skills to assess the suitability of destinations for different types of travellers.

Credit Status
One Credit in the Travel and Tourism Certificate Program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Correctly use the vocabulary of tourism-related geography in written and verbal communication.

2. Define various geographic terms, identify time zones and interpret maps using map keys.

3. Calculate elapsed flying time between given destinations.

4. Locate and describe the earth's physical features, and climatic regions.

5. Interpret major western hemisphere airport codes.

6. Identify and describe the major countries of the western hemisphere, their capitals, principal airports, cultures, attractions and major tourist facilities.

7. Analyze the western hemisphere's characteristics, features and tourist attributes.

8. Produce a research paper which comprehensively analyses a major destination area.

Generic Skills Learning Outcomes

1. communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of audiences.

2. reframe information, ideas, and concepts using the narrative, visual, numerical, and symbolic representations which demonstrate understanding.

3. apply a wide variety of mathematical techniques with the degree of accuracy required to solve problems and make decisions.

4. use a variety of computer hardware and software and other technological tools appropriate and necessary to the performance of tasks.

5. interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

6. evaluate her or his own thinking throughout the steps and processes used in problem solving and decision making.

7. collect, analyze, and organize relevant and necessary information from a variety of sources.

8. evaluate the validity of arguments based on qualitative and quantitative information in order to accept or challenge the findings of others.

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