Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

CONCEPCION HOLY CROSS COLLEGE INC.

COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

1st semester, A.Y. 2020 – 2021

Course Syllabus in Macro Perspective in Tourism

Philosophy
Concepcion Holy Cross College believes in the holistic development of individuals by providing quality education through active participation in the teaching- learning process.

College Vision
Concepcion Holy Cross College is a God-centered learning community focused on holistic education that forms and educates individuals to become conscious, competent,
compassionate and committed persons towards the development of a just and humane society.

College Mission
To become a leading institution for academic and values formation by offering relevant, learner-centered and values- oriented programs that produces competent persons of
character in the service of society.

Institutional Goals
 To develop a Christ-centered community;
 To produce intellectually-competent and wholly-developed graduates;
 To emphasize self-realization without compromising human dignity and moral values.

Institutional Objectives

a. To implement a dynamic, Christ-centered curriculum which will meet the ever-changing circumstances and needs of the society.
b. To instill in the learner sound Christian principles, attitudes and values in dealing with interpersonal relationships.
c. To guide the students in achieving basic knowledge and skills that will make them creative, productive and relevant members of the community.
d. To make the students appreciate and value their Filipino cultural heritage.
 DEPARTMENT: HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM CHAIR: Cristy Mejia
COURSE CODE: THC I
COURSE TITLE: PHILIPPINE TOURISM, GEOGRAPHY AND CULTURE
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
PRE-REQUISITE(S): N/A
NAME OF PROFESSOR: CRISTY L. MEJIA
SCHEDULE & ROOM ASSIGNMENT: --

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of tourist attraction, geography, flora and fauna, different festivals, culture, arts and history of the different
provinces in the Philippines. The course also aim to equip students with knowledge on political structures, and major entry points or gateways into the various provinces in the
country.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
 Understand that they are part of a major transformation in the Hospitality Industry
 Understand the use of technology in the given field.
 Learn about the History of Tourism

PRELIM
COURSE OUTLINE:
TOPICS COMPETENCIES / OUTCOME DETAILED ACTIVITIES
(WEEKS & NUMBER OF HOURS)

 Course Orientation The students shall be able to:  Slide Presentation

 Grading System 1. Memorize, write and relate the

PVMGO to their course
 Rules and Regulations and School
Policies 2. Discuss the contribution of the course
in the training of future educators
 Mission, Vision, Goals, Philosophy and/or personnel.
and Objectives of Concepcion Holy
Cross College,Inc. 3. Evaluate how far was the PVMGO
achieved based from their experiences.

At the end of the session, the students are

 expected:

Week 1
Lesson 1; What is Tourism?
Define tourism and sustainable tourism.
(3 hrs) A Reasons for Travelling  Lecture/discussion
Differentiate a tourist from a non-tourist
B. Differentiating Tourism from other Forms
of Travel Identify the types of tourists based on
distance, duration and purpose of travel  Online Activities
C. Types of Tourists
Distinguish the three stages of tourism
D. Planning the Tourism Experience
experience
 Quiz on the reading materials
Lesson 2: Why Tourism

Week 2- 6 A.Can Tourism Change Lives? Identify the contributions of tourism in  Recitation
B.Reasons for using tourism to alleviate economic development.
(15 hrs) poverty Explain how and why tourism serves as vehicle
of change in people’s lives  Multimedia Presentations

(INCLUSIVE OF ONLINE ACTIVITY)

 Lecture/discussion
Lesson 3: The Impact s of Tourism

A.Fable: The Crow and the Pitcher

Differentiate output from output and impact.  Seat work
B. Socio-Economic Impact of tourism
Identify the impacts of tourism.
C. Environmental Impact of Tourism
Distinguish the desirable impacts from the
undesirable one.  Actual Output
 MIDTERM
COURSE OUTLINE:
TOPICS COMPETENCIES ACTIVITIES
(WEEKS & NUMBER OF HOURS)
 Lecture/discussion
At the end of the session, the students are
Week 7-12 expected:  Online Activities
(18 hrs)
Explain the role of the National Tourism  Quiz on the reading materials
(INCLUSIVE OF ONLINE ACTIVITY) Lesson 4: The Philippine Tourism Office , its attached agencies and the Local
A.Composition of Tourism Industry Government Units in the tourism industry.  Recitation

1. The Government Sector  Multimedia Presentations

a.The Department of Tourism and its Describe the participation of other national
components government agencies in the tourism industry.  Lecture/discussion

b. Tourism Development  Seat work

c. Attached agencies of the department of Classify and describe the role of the private
Tourism sector and its various industries that comprise
 Actual Output
the tourism industry.
2. The Private Sector and other Private Sector
Entities

B.The Transportation Industry Identify specific entities in the private sector

and explain their specific function in the
C. The Lodging Industry tourism industry.
D. The Food and Beverage Industry Understand the role of the Tourism Congress
E. The Attraction and Activities Industry as representing the private sector in tourism
governance.
F. The Travel Trade

Describe Philippines’ geography, topography,

Lesson 5; Philiipine Geography climate and natural resources.
A.Location

Identify the different regions in the Philippines

B. Size
 C. Terrain and Points Be familiar with the country’s geological
formation, geography and natural resources
D. Coastline

E. Surrounding Bodies of Water

F. Natural Resources

G. Regions and Provinces

1.Landlocked Provinces

2. Claimed lands Throughout the History

.
H.Climate

I.Flora and Fauna

Midterm Exam

FINAL
COURSE OUTLINE:
TOPICS COMPETENCIES ACTIVITIES
(WEEKS & NUMBER OF HOURS)

Week 13-18 At the end of the session, the students

(18 hrs) are expected:  Lecture/discussion

(INCLUSIVE OF ONLINE  Online Activities

ACTIVITY) Lesson 6:Top Philippine Tourist
Destinations
 Quiz on the reading
A.Top Philippine Destination 1 materials
Locate the different attractions available
1. Albay 2.Batangas in Albay, Batangas, Benguet and Bohol.
 Recitation
3. Benguet 4.Bohol
 Multimedia Presentations
a. It’s location

b. How to get there  Lecture/discussion

Descibe the attractions available in the

c..Major attractions areas mentioned  Seat work

+Natural attractions
 Final Requierments
+Built Attractions

+ Historical, Cultural and Heritage Choose attractions and activities that

Attractions tourists would want to see and do
respectively.
d Restaurants

e. Pasalubong

f Accomodations
Locate the different attractions available
g.Special Interest
in Boracay, Camarines Sur, Cebu and
h. Festivals Davao.

B. Top Philippine Destination 2

1. Boracay 2.Camarines Sur

3.Cebu Cty 4.Davao City Describe the attractions available in the

areas mentioned.
a. It’s location

b. How to get there

c..Major attractions

+Natural attractions

+Built Attractions
Choose attractions and activities that
+ Historical, Cultural and Heritage tourists would want to see and do
Attractions respectively.
d Restaurants

e. Pasalubong/Delicacies

f Accomodations

g.Special Interest
h. Festivals

C. Top Philippine Destination 3

1.Ilocos Norte 2. Iloilo 3. Laguna Locate the different attractions available

in Ilocos Norte, Iloilo, Laguna and Metro
4. Metro Manila
Manila
a. It’s location

b. How to get there

c..Major attractions

+Natural attractions
Describe the attractions available in the
+Built Attractions areas mentioned.

+ Historical, Cultural and Heritage

Attractions

d Restaurants

e. Pasalubong/Delicacies

f Accomodations

g.Special Interest

h. Festivals
Choose attractions and activities that
D. Top Philippine Destinations 4 tourists would want to see and do
respectively.
1.Mizamis oriental-Bukidnon-Camiguin

2.Negros Occidental 3. Negros Oriental

4.Oriental Mindoro

a. It’s location

b. How to get there

c..Major attractions

+Natural attractions
+Built Attractions

+ Historical, Cultural and Heritage

Attractions

d Restaurants

e.Pasalubong/Delicacies
Locate the different attractions available
f Accomodations in Mizamis Oriental,
Bukidnon,Camiguin,Negros Oriental , and
g.Special Interest
Oriental Mindoro
h. Festivals

E. Top Philippine Destinations 5

1. Palawan

2. Pampanga 3.Pangasinan

4. Zambales

Lesson 7 : Culture Define culture

A.Definintion of Culture

B. Differences Identify the kinds of differences.

1.Cultural and Social Differences

a. Power Distance Differentiate the cultural and social

differences.
b Individualism/Collectivism

c Masculinity/Femininity

d.Uncertainty Avoidance

Identify the cultural influences of

 various Philippine colonizers

Lesson 8: Philippine Culture

A Cultural Influences Describe different Filipino cultural setting

1.Spain Illustrate and recognize Philippine

culture
2.United States

3.Japanes

+ Music, Arts and Literatur

+Religion
+Celebrations
+Sports
+ Marriage,Family and Kinship
+ Food Customs and Ceremonial
Occasions

C. 11 Things You Should Know About

Filipino Culture

Final Exam

COURSE POLICIES & GUIDELINES:

A. STUDENT HANDBOOK

B. PROFESSORS’ SPECIFIC CLASSROOM POLICIES

 C. COURSE POLICIES

1. Students must come to class prepared, attend class regularly and participate actively in the class exercises, discussion and group activities.
2. Students who consistently disturb the classroom environment will be asked to leave the session.
3. Use of mobile devices is strictly prohibited unless you are permitted to do so.
4. All tests are to be taken on scheduled dates. special examinations shall be given only for highly justifiable reasons.
5. Course requirements should be submitted on time, requirements submitted late shall be accepted at the discretion of the instructor and if accepted will be given demerits.
6. Cheating is an unacceptable academic behavior. any student caught cheating during an examination will get a score of zero for that particular examination.
7. Students are expected to give their best effort in studying the subject.
8. Students must come to class in complete uniform.
9. Avoid coming late.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

a. Compilations of the topic discussed ( lecture )

b. Compilation of quiz papers
c. 100 definition of terms in relation to the course/subject

ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION:

PRELIM MIDTERM FINAL

A. TERM EXAMS A. TERM EXAMS A. TERM EXAMS

B. ONLINE ACTIVITIES B. ONLINE ACTIVITIES B. ONLINE ACTIVITIES
C. QUIZ C. QUIZ C. QUIZ
D. PARTICIPATION & ATTENDANCE D. PARTICIPATION & ATTENDANCE D. PARTICIPATION & ATTENDANCE
TOTAL TOTAL
TOTAL 100% 100% 100%
GRADING SYSTEM:

PRELIM 20%
MIDTERM 4
0% WHERE PASSING MARK IS: 75.00
FINAL 40%
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FINAL GRADE: 100% PASSING RATE: 60%

REFERENCE/S: (APA Format - if possible references within the last 5 years only is included)

Sudhir Andrews, Tourism and Hospitality Industry 3rd Edition 2017, MacGrawHill Publishing

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

Ms. Cristy L. Mejia Ms. C.L. Mejia DR. RAQUEL T. STA. INES
Instructor Program Chair President