Research into the tourism curriculum has tended to concentrate on appropriate
vocational elements. By contrast, this paper examines the theory and practice of
liberal aspects of a tourism curriculum. The theoretical strand develops the
underlying liberal concepts of truth, breadth, coherence, ‘the good
life’ and liberation. The practical strand considers how these might be
achieved through curriculum strategies in tourism such as encouraging reflection
within modules, complementary studies, undergraduate projects, research methods,
great books, and critical tourism studies. Finally, the limitations of a liberal
curriculum are addressed.
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