ANTH 399 - Anthropology of Tourism

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This course looks at tourism from a holistic, anthropological perspective. This study of tourism allows for the investigation of many interrelated areas of human behavior, some of which are acculturation, authenticity, identity construction and consumption. It explores incentives and impacts for both the tourist and the local populations who come in contact with the tourists. For example, tourism generates social, economic and environmental changes in communities, religions, and nations, both positive and negative, while at the same time it also creates transformative experiences for tourists. Many different types of tourism have been identified including slum, sex, nautical, sacred, disaster, archaeological, wildlife, war, heritage, to name just a few, all of which act as mediums of cultural exchange which both affect and construct the worlds of those involved. Students who are concerned with globalization, environmental sustainability, and social stratification will find this course of particular interest. No prerequisites. Open to all students in all majors.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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