TADM 170 Field Studies: Relationships and Destination Immersion offers students an applied, place-based learning experience grounded in connection to community, culture, and environment. With an emphasis on ethical engagement and relationship-building, students will participate in immersive visits to various destinations and tourism organizations around the region. Learners will critically analyze the complexities of tourism development on the land, and explore how resilient, responsible, and culturally respectful tourism experiences are created and maintained. Field study hosts will provide multiple perspectives, where students will observe operations, meet industry and community leaders, and reflect on their own emerging professional identities while connecting classroom concepts to real-world practice.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Connect classroom theories to tourism operations by observing how destinations balance economic, environmental and cultural factors
- Demonstrate respect for Indigenous cultural values and perspectives
- Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and cultural awareness during field interactions with industry and community representatives
- Critically analyze tourism operations and guest experiences to identify strengths, challenges, and opportunities for resilient destination development
- Explain the roles of local industries, governments, Indigenous communities and community organizations, and how they work together to shape tourism destinations
- Reflect on personal career goals and professional pathways by examining diverse roles and responsibilities across tourism businesses and destinations
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage | Letter Grade | GPA |
| 90-100 | A+ | 4.33 |
| 85-89 | A | 4.00 |
| 80-84 | A- | 3.67 |
| 76-79 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 72-75 | B | 3.00 |
| 68-71 | B- | 2.67 |
| 64-67 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 60-63 | C | 2.00 |
| 55-59 | C- | 1.67 |
| 50-54 | P | 1.00 |
| 0-49 | F | 0.00 |
| | DNW | 0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.