Description: As one of the world's largest industries, and one that brings travelers and host communities into close contact, tourism and travel are rife with challenges. This course delves into these issues from a social science perspective, showing how tourism affects travelers and communities in complex ways, from commoditization of art forms to sex tourism, drug use, and changes in local economies and culture. It also explores the connection of tourism to global issues such as infectious diseases, climate change, and terrorism. This course is required of TAH majors. Cr 3.

Description: This course explores the challenges of communication between people from different cultures in the context of travel and tourism. Specific topics include the role of cultural patterns, verbal and nonverbal codes in interpersonal relationships; obstacles to effective intercultural communication; causes of and ways to avoid or manage intercultural conflict; and skills necessary for cultural adaptation and coping with culture shock. This class is valuable for anyone planning to work in travel, hospitality or related fields, and fulfills the TAH requirement for Intercultural Awareness and Communication. Cr 3.

Description: Students complete a professional experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, such as in lodging or food service, attractions, transportation, retail, marketing and promotion, or travel services. The nature of the experience would be detailed in advance, and the student would work with a faculty advisor to update them on their activities on a regular basis and provide a final report and evaluation. Prerequisites: TAH major or minor; permission of supervising faculty. Cr 3.

Description: Festivals, meetings, conferences and special events are an important part of the tourism sector. In this class students, through work on a real event, will learn how to plan and manage events, and explore ways of promoting and marketing events that respect local traditions and celebrate community assets. Students will also be introduced to various types of events including food and music festivals, sporting events, conferences and meetings, and celebratory events such as weddings and reunions. Students will be immersed in the work of event planning and meet real planners and promoters. Prerequisite: TAH major and JR/SR status. Cr 3.

Description: Students complete a professional internship related to their primary concentration in the major. This might include working for a hotel, restaurant, or other business; for a tourism association or agency; or for a local community engaged in tourism planning and development. Prerequisites: TAH major; permission of supervising faculty. Cr 3.

Description: This is a discussion and practice course that covers the history of modern dance from the turn of the 20th century to the present day. Students will learn about the progression of the modern dance movement, its origins, and how the influences of each decade changed the art form. We will investigate various dance principles, styles, and aesthetics through the use of audio/visual materials, performance observation, written and reading assignments, and movement explorations. No dance experience necessary. Prerequisite: College Writing. Cr. 3.

Description: An introductory course in the art of public discourse. Primarily a lecture-performance course, students will learn the basics of informative, persuasive, and argumentative speaking, as well as the processes of problem-solving and informative discussion. Cr. 3.

Description: This course may be repeated for credit when different topics are offered.

Description: From a variety of perspectives, this course explores the following inter-related themes and topics: the economic, political, and social status of women/men as a group and in discrete cultural contexts; the politics of representation, or how ideas about femininity/masculinity and feminism are promoted throughout the media and other vehicles of culture; the construction of "consciousness," both through the media and through feminist tactics; collective action in the past, present, and future. This course is writing-intensive. Students are expected to practice their writing skills through formal essays. Prerequisites: English 100 or concurrent. Offered every semester. Cr 3.