German in Travel and Tourism II

Paper Code: 
24SGER601
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To impart advanced knowledge and understanding of various aspects of society and culture of the German-speaking world in order to develop advanced skills required for the Travel and Tourism sector.

Course Outcomes: 

CO4 – Discuss the specific features of travel and tourism industry  for German speaking countries in relation with India and highlight all its different aspects eg.  Ecological and Rural tourism, Cultural codes & Protocol, Cuisine etc

CO5 - Complete a theme based project work related to travel and tourism.

  CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit 1: Travel & Tourism
  • Ecological and Rural Tourism in German speaking counties. Lessons for India.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit 2: Travel & Tourism
  • Cuisine in German speaking countries.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit 3: Travel & Tourism
  • Knowledge of Cultural Codes and Protocol in German speaking counties. Comparisons with India.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit 4: Travel & Tourism
  • The profession of tour guiding and travel agent.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit 5: Travel & Tourism

Project Work: Interviews via Internet; Making a video on themes related to languages for Specific Purposes (e.g. Hospitality, Tourism, Business, etc.); Making an audio-guide of monuments; Conducting surveys among tourists.

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Manuals for Vocabulary:

•    Deutsch im Hotel, Valperga, E, et al., Max Hueber Verlag, Ismaning (2005).

              Kommunikation im Tourismus, Conelson, Berlin (2005).

References: 

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Academic Year: 
2024-25
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