Republic of the Philippines

PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY

Camarines Sur

Course Overview

Name of Student: ___________________________ Week Number: 1

Course Code: THC1 Name of Faculty: Ariane Pesimo-Abundabar
Course Title: Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality

I. Objectives
1. Relate the Vision, Mission, and Core Values to the course.
2. Familiarize with the tools, materials and members of the class.

II. Lesson
Introduction
This module will help you become oriented with the course and flexible learning structure
implemented for the course. You can think of this portion as the first few minutes of a face-to-face class
or a presentation during which the instructor explains what will be discussed during your time together.
University’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values
University Vision The Leading University in geology, bio resource science and environmental
management in the Bicol Region.
University Mission To provide quality instruction in the arts, philosophy, sciences, technology
and other relevant courses and create a competitive advantage in research,
extension and production services for the socio-economic upliftment of the
Bicolanos.
Core Values P – Passion for Excellence
S – Service for Client Satisfaction
U- Unity for Stability
Quality Policy The Partido State University commits to provide quality instruction,
responsive research and needs-based extension services for global
competitiveness and satisfaction of its clients, stakeholders, regulatory bodies
and other service providers through continual improvement of the quality
management system.

Campus Goal Become the center for Tourism and Hospitality Management in Region V
that will develop professionally competent, highly skilled and morally
responsible human resources who are research and community development
oriented.

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Program Objectives
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
1. Produce well-rounded professionals in tourism management who can fully contribute to the
advancement of tourism industry in Partido area and throughout the Bicol Region;
2. Conduct researches that will address to present needs and issues relevant to planning,
operation and management, and sustainable tourism development of rural and community-
based tourism industries;
3. Implement tourism developmental extension projects, capacity building, and social
enterprises for the socio-economic upliftment of communities in the service area;
4. Lead in environmental and cultural conservation and responsible travel that adhere to the
global code of ethics for tourism; and
5. Produce God-fearing, morally upright, responsible people and service-oriented leaders in
tourism industry.
Program Outcomes
a.1 Articulate and discuss the latest developments in specific field of practice.
a.2 Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.
a.3 Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
a.4 Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
a.5 Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage.

b.1 Perform the basic functions of management such as planning, organizing, leading, and
controlling the operation in hospitality industry.
b.2 Apply the basic concepts that underlie each of the functional areas of business (marketing,
finance, human resource management, production and operations management, information
technology and strategic management) and employ these concepts in various business
situations.
b.3 Select the proper decision making tools to critically, analytically and creatively solve
problems and drive results.
b.4 Apply Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills as required by the
business environment.
b.5 Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace.
b.6 Plan and Implement business related activities.
b.7 Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility.
b.8 Exercise high personal moral and ethical standards.

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c.1 Demonstrate knowledge of tourism industry, local tourism products and services.
c.2 Interpret and apply relevant laws related to tourism industry.
c.3 Observe and perform risk mitigation activities.
c.4 Utilize information technology applications for tourism and hospitality industry.
c.5 Manage and market a service-oriented business organization.
c.6 Demonstrate administrative and managerial skills in a service-oriented business
organization.
c.7 Prepare and monitor industry specific financial transactions and reports.
c.8 Perform human capital development functions of a tourism oriented organization.
c.9 Utilize various communication channels proficiently in dealing with guests and colleagues.

d.1 Plan, implement, and monitor tours and sales activities

d.2 Research, plan and conduct various tour guiding activities
d.3 Develop appropriate marketing programs and arrange the required travel services
d.4 Plan/organize, implement and evaluate meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions
(MICE) activities
d.5 Plan, develop and evaluate tourism sites and attractions
d.6 Perform developmental research projects for rural and community-based tourism
d.7 Create tourism development plans and implement local/regional tourism projects
d.8 Establish and manage tourism related business and/or establishment
d.9 Perform consultancy, technical advice, and other experts services in tourism matters
d.10 Formulate, implement, evaluate and monitor local tourism policies

Course Code and Title: THC1 Macro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality
Course Description
This course is designed to give a clear and whole overview of Tourism and Hospitality as an
ecosystem and goes beyond the usual closed-concept of tourism. It introduces the concepts and terms
that are common throughout the different sectors. It also intends to develop, update and maintain local
knowledge as well as tourism industry knowledge. It shows the structure and scope of tourism as well
as the impact of Tourism as an industry in relation to the world economy and society. It also illustrates
the effects of the convergence of tourism with other local industries and let the students appreciate its
multiplier effect in various fronts. It discusses major factors that influence the history and future of
tourism in the world and in the Philippines. It also introduces the sustainable goals of tourism and
discusses among others, how to develop protective environments for children in tourism destinations;

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to observe and perform risk mitigation activities; etc. The students will also learn to appreciate the
key global organizations and the roles they play in influencing and monitoring tourism trends.

Course Goals:
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Evaluate the Tourism and Hospitality Industry including the different sectors and related
industries.
2. Compare the different sectors of tourism and relate its effect on the world economy and
society. May include an exposure activity to tourism sectors.
3. Identify the major factors that influence the history and future of tourism in the world and in
the Philippines.
4. Create a booklet about protective environments for children and accessibility in tourism
destinations.
5. Determine risk mitigation strategies and accessible tourism approaches.
.
Class Guidelines/ Policies
1. Students must submit a copy of their CE Form and enroll in the Virtual Classroom.
2. Students are required to wear the decent clothes during synchronous online class meetings.
3. Students are obliged to observe the code of conduct and discipline contained in the student
handbook.
4. Students under the influence of liquor or exhibiting bad behavior will be removed from the
Google Meet or Zoom Meeting Room.
5. Students are expected to participate in activities such as submitting assignments, engaging in
discussion boards, completing exams, attending online chats, and other required output.
6. Students must uphold academic integrity. In all academic work, the ideas and contributions of
others must be appropriately acknowledged and work that is presented as original must be, in
fact, original. Scholastic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and collusion.

Grading System

Major Examination 40%

Modular Outputs 30%
A/Synchronous Online Discussion/Forum 25%
Participation in F2F and Synchronous Classes 5%
Total 100%

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Computation of Final Grade

FINAL GRADE = (Final term grade x 50%) + (Midterm grade x 50%)

Equivalent Grade
99 = 1.0 94 = 1.4 89 = 1.8 84 = 2.25 79 = 2.7
98 = 1.1 93 = 1.5 88 = 1.9 83 = 2.3 78 = 2.75
97 = 1.20 92 = 1.6 87 = 2.0 82 = 2.4 77 = 2.8
96 = 1.25 91 = 1.70 86 = 2.1 81 = 2.5 76 = 2.9
95 = 1.3 90 = 1.75 85 = 2.2 80 = 2.6 75 = 3.0
74 & below = 5.0
Incomplete = INC

III. Activities
1. Submit a copy of your Certificate of Enrolment (CE) Form to our Virtual Classroom CE
Submission Bin.
2. Accomplish the Class Registration Form via Google Forms by accessing the post through
our virtual classroom under Week 1.
3. Access the Course Outline through virtual classroom under Week 1.
4. Find your favorite photo of yourself with your full name and nickname in it. Submit it in the
Virtual Submission Bin “ME!”
Example:

Taylor Alison Swift

“Tay”

Optional Activity: WHAT IS YOUR SPIRIT ANIMAL?

*Take the quiz on finding your Spirit Animal.
Access the link: https://www.spiritanimal.info/spirit-animal-quiz/

*Note: At the last portion of the quiz, you can continue to the results without entering your email address. Just click
Continue at the bottom part to avoid receiving promotional emails.

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