Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
Culture
Learning Objectives
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What is culture?
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The Effects of
Culture on
Travel
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Culture can be defined as a “set of
beliefs, values attitudes habits and
forms of behavior that are shared by
a society and are transmitted from
generation to generation”.
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Why is it important to know the
culture of a country?
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Culture Patterns can be changed by
internal and external forces
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WHAT IS CULTURAL
TOURISM?
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What is Cultural Tourism?
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Importance of Cultural Tourism
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Cultural Factors
with Tourist
Appeal
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A. Art
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B. Music and Dance
In several countries, music is a major source of
enjoyment and satisfaction to tourist.
Evening entertainment programs, concerts
recordings and sound reproduction systems are
greatly appreciated by tourists. Ex: Hawaii with it’s
musical presentation, “Hawaii Calls”.
Dancing in its native or ethnic forms is one of the
most appealing aspects of a country’s culture and
can be presented as a tourist attraction.
Ex: Bayanihan Dance Troupe of the Philippines,
Ballet Folklorico of Mexico, Russian Bolshoi Ballet,
Folk Dances of European countries, African Dances,
Kabuki Dance of Japan.
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C. Handicrafts
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D. Industry & Business
Most travelers, particularly international
travelers are usually curious about the
country’s industry, commerce, manufactured
products, and its economic situation.
Business establishments, specifically retail
stores are important to visitors.
Shopping is one of the most important
elements in tourism.
The success of a shopping area depends on
its cleanliness, attractiveness, variety of
products, as well as the courtesy and
efficiency of the personnel.
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E. Agriculture
The agriculture of a country may be interesting
to a large segment of tourists.
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F. Education
The inhabitants of one country are
usually anxious with the education
system of other country.
Campuses of colleges and universities of
a country are particularly appealing to
tourists.
Example: Adult educational center in
Hawaii, this center attract thousands of
adults every year from continuing
education courses, conferences and
meetings which are educational in
nature.
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G. Literature & Language
Books, magazines, newspapers,
booklets, pamphlets and other
printed literary works are significant
expressions of the culture of a
country.
Most travelers like to learn the
language of the country they visit.
Language classes should therefore
be included in the activities program
of a tourist area.
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H. Science
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I. Government
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J. Religion
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K. Food & Drink
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L. History
The historical resources of a country reveal
its cultural heritage.
The preservation of history and the quality
and management of museums are very
important for the success of tourism.
One of the weaknesses observed in historical
museums is that the explanations of the
exhibits are given in only one language.
Hence, most tourist don’t enjoy the historical
exhibits because they couldn’t understand the
language used in explanations.
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ASSIGNMENT!
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Fly to a foreign country of your choice! Discover, explore,
and experience its colorful and meaningful culture. Take photos.
As you go home to your home country, the beautiful Philippines,
create a travel journal describing the unique culture of that
country you visited, your unforgettable experience, and including
the photos you captured with corresponding caption.
Enjoy your travel!
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Your artistic travel journal should have at least 5
pages, including minimum of 7 photos in total,
and printed or posted in short sized bond paper.
Any art materials can be used.
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RUBRICS
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