This course is designed to introduce students to the history and culture of Rwanda and its people. It exposes students to Rwandan culture and heritage tourism as a product. The students are also introduced to the field of marketing of cultural and heritage tourism and examining the ways in which such a product may be sustained and developed to grow the local and national economy.
Objectives
- Understand the key aspects of Rwandan culture and heritage
- Explain the role of culture in tourism development
- Identify cultural tourism products and attractions in Rwanda
- Promote cultural preservation and sustainable tourism practices
- Engage respectfully and responsibly with local communities
Learning Outcomes:
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
- The availale cultural attractions in Rwanda
- Apply knowledge to inventory and analysis of available cultural attractions in Rwanda.
- The importance of Rwandese culture in promoting tourism in Rwanda
- Impacts of cultural tourism
- Problems affecting tourism and possible solutions in Rwanda
- Sustainable cultural tourism
Class Activities:
- Forum
- Image Checkin
- Class Chat
- Given Individual Assignment
Assessment Methods:
- Continuous Assement Test
- Mid Term Exam
- Final Exam
Academic Year 2025-2026
Course Code: BLTH 2303
Credits: 10
Period: 4 Months
Pre-requisite: None
Level: 7
Lecturer: Josephone GATSINZI
- Teacher: Josephine GATSINZI