ANTH 319 - Anthropology of Tourism

Institution:

Loyola University Chicago

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Prerequisite: ANTH 102, or ANTH 271, or Culture Area Requirement, or Instructor Permission. This course explores the phenomenon of tourism from an anthropological perspective, addressing the social, cultural, economic, and environmental impact of tourism on host communities and nations. Outcome: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the strengths/limitations of various theoretical models for understanding tourism dynamics; tourism¿s role in national development; the interplay between tourism and cultural imagery; gender dynamics in tourism; the role of tourism institutions (museums, souvenirs, travel literature) in the construction of ¿exotic others.¿

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luc.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 274-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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