Elective - Tourism and Culture

COURSE CONTENT

CONTACT HOURS

28 hours

OBJECTIVE

To describe the industry of tourism in France and its main characteristics with a focus on the city of Lille.

CONTENT

Introduction to the tourism sector in France. The importance of cultural tourism in France.  A panorama of major tourist and cultural institutions. A focus on Lille (its history, a growing touristic destination, development of tourist facilities). Fieldtrips to complement the course : visits to hotels and museums in Lille, visit to Bruges, the Belgian Venice and to the European Parliament in Brussels.

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Classroom-based sessions and visits.
8 sessions of 3 hours + a conference at the European Parliament in Brussels + study tour of Bruges + personal work.
A class of maximum 25 students for a more interactive teaching.

A final exam + participation in class