BTM-201
B.T.M. (ENGLISH)
Semester-II
Max.
Marks: 90
Internal
Assessment: 10
Time: 3 Hours
A. The
pointed vision: An Anthology of Short Stories by
Usha
Bande and Krishan Gopal
B. Ideas
Aglow edited by
Dinesh Kumar and V.B. Abrol with
following deletions:
(i) “It’s
Question Time”
(ii) “An
Interview with Christian Barnard”
(i)
“Inhumanisation”
(ii)
“The End
of Imagination”
C. Comprehension
Scheme of Examination
Q.1. Explanation with Reference to the context
(with internal choice) from the book of Essays. (10 Marks)
Q.2. Comprehension question from the book of
short stores. (10 Marks)
Q.3. Short-answer type questions on the book of
short stories and essay.
Four short-answer type questions
will be set on the prescribed ‘short-stories and four short answer type
questions will be set on the prescribed essay.
The students will be required to
attempt any five of the given eight questions. (10 Marks)
Q.4. One essay-type question (with internal
choice) will be set on both the prescribed texts A and B. Students will be required to attempt one
question. (15 Marks)
Q.5. Paragraph
The candidate will be required to
write a paragraph on any one of the four
given topics. (10 Marks)
Q.6. Letter/Application (11
Marks)
Q.7. Translation (from Hindi to English) of a
passage consisting of 6 to 8 sentences). (12 Marks)
Q.8. Translation (from English to Hindi) of
passage consisting of 6 to 8 sentences. (12 Marks)
BTM-203
GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM
Objectives:
Geography
of Tourism studies the phenomena of tourism over the global space with
‘spatial’ attention on the place of origin, place of destination & routes
through which the travel & tourism takes place. It provides a thorough knowledge about the
characteristics of tourist markets, attractions of destinations & the
accessibility of the world with a focus on a few selected countries of
world. This course has been simplified
with very few case studies & broad information about the continents, so
that in next semesters the BTM students can know more specific countries &
destinations.
Unit-I Brief
introduction of continents & oceans.
Map reading. Greenwich mean time.
International date line. Elements
of weather & climate. Climatic zones
of the world. Natural vegetation of the
world. Main tourist activities in
different climatic zones.
Unit-II Asia : General geographical features; physiography,
climate, vegetation main countries, capitals & their tourist attractions. A
Case study of Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia.
Unit-III Europe : General geographical features; physiography,
climate, vegetation. Main countries, capitals & their tourist attractions.
A Case study of France United Kingdom Switzerland Netherlands
Unit-IV Americans:
General geographical features of North & South Americas; physiography,
climate, vegetation, main countries, capitals & their tourist attractions.
A Case study of the U.S.A. (only 5 destinations), Canada, Brazil, Cuba.
Unit-V Other
countries: General geographical features of given countries with information
about physiography, climate, vegetation & tourist attractions of South
Africa, Egypt, Australia, New Zeeland.
REFERENCES:
-
Badawi, Cherine: Footprint Egypt
-
Bickersteth, Jane & Eliot,
Joshua: Singapore
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Blore, Shawn; Davidson, Hilary;
Karr, Paul; Livesey, Herbert Bailey & McRae, Bill: Frommer's Canada
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Boniface, Brian G. & Cooper,
Chris: Worldwide destinations casebook: the geography of travel and tourism,
Butterworth-Heinemann, London
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Campbell
, Jeff ; Chilcoat, Loretta; Derby, Susan ; Greenfield, Beth; Heller, Carolyn B.
; Martin, Sam ; Miller, Debra ; Morris, Bob; Peevers , Andrea Schultze ; Wolff,
Kurt & Zimmerman, Karla : USA , Lonely Planet, 2004 .
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Williams, Stephen: Tourism
geography, Routledge, 1998.
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Taylor, Chris; Rowthorn, Chris;
Ashburne, John; Benson, Sara & Florence Japan University
of California
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Mente, Boye De: Passport's Japan University
of Michigan
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Lewis, Mark: Singapore
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Ellis, Royston: Sri Lanka
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Plunkett, Richard; Ellemor,
Brigitte & Campbell, Verity: Sri Lanka
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Else, David: England
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Europe
on a Shoestring, Lonely Planet, 2003.
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Prosser, Robert: France, Evans
Brothers, 2005.
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Williams, Nicola; Berry France
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Simonis, Damien; Johnstone, Sarah
& Williams, Nicola: Switzerland
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Steves, Rick: Rick Steves' Switzerland
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Louis, Regis St. ;
Chandler Brazil
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Peevers, Andrea Schulte &
Burgess, Kerryn: Canada
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Lonely Planet Staff: USA Canada
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Fitzpatrick, Mary; Blond, Becca; Pitcher,
Gemma; Richmond South
Africa Lesotho Swaziland
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O’Hagan, Tim: Travel South Africa
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Firestone, Matthew D.; O'Neill,
Zora; Sattin, Anthony & Wlodarski, Rafael: Egypt
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McPhee, Margaret: Australia
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Smitz, Paul; Bain, Carolyn; Bao, Sandra &
Farfor, Susannah: Australia
BTM-204
ECONOMICS OF
TOURISM
Objectives: Tourism is now
recognized as an economic activity of global significance. This complex and
multi-faceted industry plays an important role in the economics of many
developed and less developed countries. The main aim of this course is to give
the macroeconomic picture of tourism’s role within national economies using the
fundamental concepts learned in introductory economics course.
Paper setting: Paper setter should set 10 questions in a
manner that there are 2 questions from each unit. The examinee should be required to attempt
five questions, selecting only one from unit.
Teaching
practices: Class Room lectures, Assignment. Cases, Discussions and Seminars
Unit-I Introduction to Tourism
Economics:
Circular flow of Economic Activities; Tourism
development and national economy- contribution to GDP, influencing procedure,
Tourism under five year plans, Globalisation and its impacts on Tourism.
Unit-II Economics of Tourism
Demand:
Nature of demand, Factor influencing tourism demand, economic
determinants of Tourism demand, price and income elasticity of tourism demand,
trends in tourism demand.
Unit-III Economics
of Tourism supply:
Market
Structure and Tourism supply, elasticity of supply, Integration in tourism supply, supply trends
Unit-IV Economic
impacts of Tourism:
Employment and income creation, Tourism Multiplier, Balance of
payment, Foreign exchange.
Unit-V Tourism
Costs:
Cost
concept, types of costs, determinants of cost tourism, taxation and cost.
References:
1. Vanhove,
N. (2005), The Economics of Tourism Destinations, Oxford
2.
Bull. A. (1995), The Economics of Travel and Tourism , Australia
3.
Ahuja. H.L.,(2006) Business Economics, S. Chand
& Co. New Delhi
4.
T.R.Jain,(2008) Business Economics, V.K.
Publication, New Delhi
5.
Nellis and Parker,(2005), The essence of
Business Economics, Prentice Hall, New
Delhi
BTM – 205
SOCIOLOGY OF TOURISM
OBJECTIVES:
Tourism has a social dimension too which, in a way, is more important than the
other dimensions. Sociology, being a systematic study of the societies or
societal issues, explains the social dimensions of tourism. The paper looks
into the sociological concepts like society, culture, social change etc. so
that the student can easily grasp the social impacts of tourism. Similar other
issues of concern form the basis of this paper.
MODE OF PAPER SETTING:
The examiner shall set ten questions selecting two questions from each unit.
The student shall be required to attempt five questions in all selecting one
question from each unit.
UNIT
– I: Understanding Sociology
● Sociology: Definition, nature and scope
● Society: Definition and different types of societies
UNIT
– II: Sociological Approach to Tourism
● Sociological factor in Tourist motivation, Attitude and
Perception
● Social dimension of host – tourist relationship
●Socio-economic and socio-cultural impacts of tourism
UNIT
– III: Tourism system and the Individual
● Socialization through interaction and exchange of
values, norms, social laws and usages
● Factors influencing individual’s role, behaviour,
attitudes and experiences at the destination
UNIT
– IV: Tourism and Social Institutions
● Social institutions and their roles
● Factors influencing the roles and status of social
institutions
● Influence of tourism on social institutions
UNIT
– V: Tourism and Social Change
●
Social Change: Definition and theories of social change
●
Factors affecting social change
●
Tourism as an instrument of social change
REFERENCES
o Apostolopoulos, y., Leivadi, S
& Yiannakis, A., (eds.) 2000, The
Sociology of Tourism: Theoretical and
Empirical Investigations, Routledge, London New York
o Vidya Bhushan and Sachdeva,D.R.,
1992. An Introduction to Sociology,
Kitab Mahal, Allahabad
o Srinivas, M.N. 1987. Social
Change in Modern India New Delhi
o Veena das (Ed.), 2006. Handbook
of Indian Sociology, Oxford
University New Delhi
BTM-206
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Objectives: To make students understand management
concepts and their application in the field of tourism industry.
Paper-setting: Paper setter should set 10 questions in manner that there are 2
questions from each unit. The examinee
should be required to attempt five questions, selecting only one from unit.
Teaching practices: Class room lectures,
Assignment. Cases, Discussions and Seminars
Course contents:
Unit-I Introduction to Management:
Concept.
Nature, functions, process, Traits of a successful manager and managerial role.
Management and society: Business ethics and social responsibilities.
Unit-II Planning:
Nature, purpose, Types
and process of planning.
Unit-III Organising:
Concept of organizing
and organization. Line & Staff, Span
of control. Delegation. Decentralisation
Organization structure.
Unit-IV Directing:
Communication-Process
and types of communication, Barriers and principles of effective communication.
Motivation-
Meaning, Theories – Maslow and Herzberg, Motivational techniques used in
tourism business
Unit-V Leadership
:
Concept, Qualities of a
successful leader: factors influencing performance of leaders. Styles of leadership, Management Grid.
Controlling
– Process. Methods and techniques
References
- Stoner. Jeen (2005), Management. Prentice Hall,
- R.K. Singla,(2007) Business Management, V.K.
publication,
- D.K.Goyal,(2008), Business Management, Arya publication
- Prasad. L.M.(2007), Principles and Practice of
Management, Sultan Chand and Sons,
- Banerjee, S. (2006), Principles and Practice of
Management, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
