Syllabus for FYUGP - TOURISM & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT Minor - Basics of Tourism

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This syllabus outlines the FYUGP Minor course TOURISM & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT under the Department of Travel and Tourism Management, Darrang College (Autonomous). It specifies course aims, programme outcomes, teaching–learning activities, and evaluation methods for the first-semester paper titled “Basics of Tourism” (TTM-MN-01014). The unit-wise content covers definitions and types of tourism, forms of tourism, the 5 A’s framework, historical dimensions of tourism, tourism motivations, push–pull factors, and foundational concepts of tourism resources, impacts, and trends.

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Course Details: Basics of Tourism (TTM-MN-01014)

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Approved by: Board of Studies meeting held on 24-12-2025 & Academic Council vide Resolution no. 2, dated-29-12-2025 Syllabus for FYUGP Subject: TOURISM & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT Course Type: MINOR DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT, DARRANG COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) Syllabus structure for Minor course PAPER NAMES | Semester | Paper code | Paper name | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | TTM-MN-01014 | Basics of Tourism | | 2 | TTM-MN-02014 | Tourism resources of assam and northeast India | | 3 | TTM-MN-03014 | Fundamentals of Tourist Guide | | 4 | TTM-MN-04014 | Tourism resources of India – I (Natural) | | 5 | TTM-MN-05014 | Tourism resources of India-II (Cultural/heritage & man-made) | | 6 | TTM-MN-06014 | Hospitality management | | 7 | TTM-MN-07014 | Tourism transport system | | 8 | TTM-MN-08014 | Public Relation and Protocol in Tourism Sector | DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT, DARRANG COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) F.Y.U.G.P 1st semester (MINOR) Aims - To introduce students to the fundamentals of tourism, its types, and components. - To explore the historical evolution of tourism and factors influencing travel. - To develop an understanding of tourism resources and their characteristics. - To examine the significance and impacts ofthe tourism industry. Programme Outcomes - Define tourism, tourist, traveler, visitor, and differentiate between them. - Explain forms of tourism and basic components (5 A’s) . - Understand historical developments and motivations in tourism. - Identify and classify tourism resources and their nature. - Analyze the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts of tourism. - Recognize current trends in the tourism industry. Teaching–Learning Process - Lectures for conceptual understanding - Interactive discussions and Q&A sessions - Case studies on historical and modern tourism - Assignments and group presentations - Use of ICT tools (PPTs, videos) to illustrate tourism resources and trends Evaluation & Assessment - Internal Assessment: Class tests, assignments, presentations, participation - End-Semester Exam: Written paper covering all units with short and long answer questions | Title of the course | Basics of Tourism | | --- | --- | | Course code | TTM-MN-01014 | | Total Credit (Theory) | 04 | | Teaching hours | 60 | | Distribution of marks | 60+40 | | Unit | Content | L | T | P | T H | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Introduction
- Tourism – Definition, Meaning, Nature, Scope and Types – Tourist, Traveler, Visitor Definition and Differences.
- Forms of Tourism – Inbound, Outbound, National and International.
- Basic Components of Tourism – 5 A’s | 12 | 3 | | 15 | | 2 | Historical Dimensions of Tourism
- Travel and Tourism throughout the Ages-Early travels, Renaissance age of grand tours, emergence of modern tourism.
- Understanding Tourism Motivations.
- Factors affecting the growth and development of International and National tourism | 12 | 3 | | 15 | | | - Concept of Push and Pull Factors in tourism | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 | Understanding Tourism Resources
- Components of Tourist Resources, Tourist Oriented Resources, Resident Oriented Resources, Background Tourism Resources and Retrievable Tourism Resource and Retrievable Tourist Resource
- Nature of Tourism Resources-Monopolistic Aspect of Tourism Resources, Noneconomic Value of Tourism Resources, Unity of Resources and Consumers, Perishability of Tourism Resources, Tourism Resources and Marginal Utility. | 12 | 3 | | 15 | | 4 | Significance of Tourism Industry
- Transportation – Road, Railways, Water and Air
- Tourism as an Industry
- Economic impacts of tourism
- Socio-Cultural impacts of Tourism
- Ecological and Environmental impacts of tourism
- Latest Trends in Tourism Industry | 12 | 3 | | 15 | Suggested reference books or textbooks: - Karma & Chand, Basics of Tourism, Theory

FAQs

What are the aims of the FYUGP Minor course TOURISM & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT?

The syllabus aims to introduce the fundamentals of tourism, its types and components, explore the historical evolution and factors influencing travel, develop understanding of tourism resources, and examine the significance and impacts of the tourism industry.

How is the course evaluated under internal and end-semester assessment?

Internal assessment includes class tests, assignments, presentations, and participation. The end-semester exam uses a written paper covering all units with short and long answer questions.

What topics are covered in the first unit of “Basics of Tourism” (TTM-MN-01014)?

Unit 1 covers the introduction to tourism including definition, meaning, nature, scope and types, distinctions among tourist/traveler/visitor, forms of tourism (inbound, outbound, national and international), and the basic components of tourism (5 A’s).

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