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FYS 159 - Far East Explorer


Do you like to travel? Why do people become tourists? Is tourism positive or negative? What is the relationship between tourism hosts and visitors? With a particular focus on tourism practices in Japan and other Asian countries, this course explores the global phenomenon of tourism by analyzing international tourism and cross-cultural encounters, and their impacts on cultures, peoples, and environments. This course is designed to develop fundamental academic skills for students’ success at CSUMB.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Freshman Standing)
General Education: DGSS General Social Sciences
University Requirement: FYS First Year Seminar
Typically Offered: Fall term only

Units: 3