Manmade Resources of Tourism (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24GBTM405
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Course Outcomes: 

Course

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(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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Course Code

Course Title

24GBTM405

Manmade Resources of Tourism

(Theory)

 

CO163: Appraise the Architectural heritage and Monuments of India.

CO164: Analyze heritage tourism resources and their importance.

CO165: Evaluate cultural aspects related to various classical dances and music, Museums & Art Gallery.

CO166: Appraise the various art and craft of India.

CO167: Appraise the fair and festivals related to particular region in India.

CO168: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

 

Interactive sessions using whiteboards, Questioning & Discussion, Reading assignments, Frequent or unannounced quizzes.

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions,  presentation, Solving problems of unsolved questions

 

Continuous Assessment Test, Semester end examinations, Quiz,  Assignments, Class interaction

 

12.00
Unit I: 

Architectural heritage and Monuments of India:

Architecture of Indus Valley civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan, Gupta age, Indo -Islamic. Historical monuments of India: Rajasthan, U.P, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh. Gujrat, Delhi, Orissa, Tamilnadu.

12.00
Unit II: 

Heritage Tourism:

Meaning and role of UNESCO, India’s World Heritage sites. Heritage management organization. Heritage hotel movement in Rajasthan (cultural property as a tourism resource).Case study- Peoples heritage – Baawadi’s. (Gujrat & Rajasthan) 

12.00
Unit III: 

Performing arts:

Dance : Theory, Technique- Nritta & Abhinaya. Classical dances of India : Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kath kali, Chhau , Mohiniattam ,Manipuri. Performing arts of India: introduction; Folk dances and music of Rajasthan

12.00
Unit IV: 

Handicraft:

Textiles, Pottery, Carpets, Wood work, Paper meshy, Metal work.

Costumes and cuisine of different states.

12.00
Unit V: 

Fairs and festivals:

Festivals of National, State and regional importance.

Festivals initiated by Department of Tourism.

Essential Readings: 
  1. Bhatia, Tourism Development: Principles and Practices              
  2. Krishna, Museums Monuments and Arts                                    
  3. Manoj Dixit and Charusheela Dixit, Tourism Products                                                     

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:            

  1. Gupta and Lal, Cultural Tourism in India                                                
  2. Love Kush Mishra, Cultural Tourism                                                       
  3. Nafees Khan, Development of Tourism in India                          
  4. Praveen Sethi, Nature and Scope of Tourism                                         
  5. Ram Acharya, Tourism in India : A case study                                       
  6. Shashi Prabha,Sharma, Tourism Education                                                        
  7. Swarnakamal Bhowmik, Heritage Management                                                  

E-resources

  1. https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/ViewSubject?catid=Cdnwi2LUCCLzrJZ76d/o...

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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