ANTH 4413-6413 - Anthropology of Tourism

Institution:

University of Memphis

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Description:

Advanced study of developing field of tourism in anthropology; explores cultural dynamics and dilemmas of tourism and tourist development; different forms of tourism (mass, elite, eco, ethnic and heritage) assessed both in terms of impacts on host culture and its environment as well as tourists themselves; tourism assessed as a development alternative, a driver of cultural change, and a form of local, regional national, international and intercultural relations. PREREQUISITE: ANTH 1200.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.memphis.edu

Phone Number:

(901) 678-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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