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Tourism Higher Education in China

Tourism Higher Education in China SUMMARY This paper first reviews the origins and development of tourism higher education in China, then elaborates on its present hierarchy of programs, regional distribution and mechanisms for operating schools. Based on an investigation, the paper also discusses the educational objectives, program setup, curriculum design, textbooks and reference materials. It summarizes the problems and challenges China's higher education studies in tourism are facing, and in conclusion, it explores development trends and offers suggestions for its future. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal Of Teaching In Travel & Tourism Taylor & Francis

Tourism Higher Education in China

Journal Of Teaching In Travel & Tourism , Volume 5 (1-2): 19 – Jun 13, 2006

Tourism Higher Education in China

Journal Of Teaching In Travel & Tourism , Volume 5 (1-2): 19 – Jun 13, 2006

Abstract

SUMMARY This paper first reviews the origins and development of tourism higher education in China, then elaborates on its present hierarchy of programs, regional distribution and mechanisms for operating schools. Based on an investigation, the paper also discusses the educational objectives, program setup, curriculum design, textbooks and reference materials. It summarizes the problems and challenges China's higher education studies in tourism are facing, and in conclusion, it explores development trends and offers suggestions for its future.

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Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Copyright
Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
ISSN
1531-3239
eISSN
1531-3220
DOI
10.1300/J172v05n01_06
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Abstract

SUMMARY This paper first reviews the origins and development of tourism higher education in China, then elaborates on its present hierarchy of programs, regional distribution and mechanisms for operating schools. Based on an investigation, the paper also discusses the educational objectives, program setup, curriculum design, textbooks and reference materials. It summarizes the problems and challenges China's higher education studies in tourism are facing, and in conclusion, it explores development trends and offers suggestions for its future.

Journal

Journal Of Teaching In Travel & TourismTaylor & Francis

Published: Jun 13, 2006

Keywords: Tourism higher education; tourism industry; program; China

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