OLIVAREZ COLLEGE TAGAYTAY

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT
A.Y. 2020-2021 2nd Semester

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: TRAVEL WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Course Code: TMPE 7
Course Credit: 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: TMPE 6 - HERITAGE TOURISM
Course/Year/Section: BSTM 112
OLIVARIAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Olivarian education endeavors to combine the best in human and Christian tradition with awareness of and involvement in the present day demand of human, national, and global
development. The earnest striving for self-realization, is therefore directed to find its fulfillment in responsible service that will significantly contribute to the common efforts towards national
development.
SCHOOL MOTTO
“Educating the MIND, BODY & SOUL” goes the Olivarian Motto. These words encapsulate the Olivarian Philosophy of Education committed to the development of the critical mind capable of
intelligent decision-making and analysis; a physically fit body that is well versed with arts, skill and athletics. A sound mind makes up a total person with a spirit that is in communion with
Christian ideals, and one who is dedicated in the service of God, country and men.
VISION
Olivarez College Tagaytay envisions itself as a premier educational institution known for holistic transformative education and excellent research outcomes geared towards local and national
development
MISSION
Olivarez College Tagaytay is committed to provide high quality education, cultivate values and nurture a culture of excellence underscoring individual and social advancement.

CORE VALUES

HONESTY
EXCELLENCE
ACCOUNTABILITY
RESPONSIBLE INQUIRY
TEAMWORK
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course shall have students craft travel stories by conducting pre-trip and on-the-road research, knowing the latest travel trends, doing effective interviewing techniques, and article

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editing. Students will also have to compose travel stories out of photographs through preparing the tools needed for the shoot and acquiring the skills needed in travel photography. Students
will also compose newspaper, magazine and blog articles involving travel and tourism and learn how to advertise them.
MACRO CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
INSTITUTIONAL INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (IILO) PROGRAM INTENDED OUTCOMES (PIO) COURSE OUTCOME (CO) COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)
A. Intellectual Competence ● Demonstrate knowledge of tourism, local tourism ● Recognize the ● Define the term travel writing
A.1 Researchers products and services. (PO1) importance of travel ● Explain the history of travel writing
Olivarian graduates who are active in relevant research ● Interpret and apply relevant laws related to the writing in our Tourism ● Enumerate the rewards of travel writing
activities including the application of evidenced – based tourism industry. (PO2) Industry ● Determine the skills needed in travel writing
practice for the improvement of their profession both in ● Utilize information technology applications for ● Build the skills and
the local and international academic environment. tourism and hospitality. (PO4) abilities needed for
Travel writing
A.2 Innovators ● Manage and market a service-oriented business ● Adapt travel stories ● Understand the travel trends
Olivarian graduates who demonstrate creative and organization. (PO5) with the trends and ● Create travel stories
analytical thinking skills and are able to initiate change, ● Demonstrate administrative and managerial skills in information in travel ● Identify the skills needed for re-writing and
communicate relevant information and produce results. a service-oriented business organization. (PO6) ● Build the skills and editing
● Utilize various communication channels proficiently abilities needed for ● Highlight the importance of travel
in dealing with guests and colleagues. (PO9) Travel Photography photography in the Tourism Industry

B. Professional Excellence ● Observe and perform risk mitigation activities (PO3) ● Execute proper ● Prepare the tools needed for photography
B. 1 Lifelong Learners ● Plan and implement a risk management program to photography that ● Compose travel stories out of photographs
Olivarian graduates who engage in continuous learning provide a safe and secure workplace. (PO14) showcases travel and ● Assess the skills needed in travel
for professional development that promotes a culture ● Perform human capital development functions of a tourism photography
of excellence in the delivery of quality educational tourism oriented organization. (PO8) ● Communicate travel
service. stories through
photographs

B. 2 Workplace Leaders ● Demonstrate administrative and managerial skills in ● Analyze the ● Incorporate travel photographs in travel
B.1.2 Olivarian graduates who attain managerial a service-oriented business organization. (PO6) importance of article writing
positions in various fields of practice, manifesting ● Produce food products and services complying with organization in ● Differentiate newspaper, magazine and blog
effective and efficient performance in the workplace enterprise standards (PO10). different forms of ● Compose newspaper articles involving

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grounded on discipline and integrity ● Provide food and beverage service and manage the media travel and tourism
operation seamlessly based on industry standards. ● Collaborate travel and
(PO15) tourism stories
● Apply management skills in F & B service and through writing and
operations (PO11) photography
C. Compassionate Servitude ● Perform human capital development functions of a ● Manage articles in ● Compose magazine articles involving travel
C.1 Transformational Leaders tourism oriented organization (PO8) different modes of and tourism
Olivarian graduates who initiate and participate actively media through ● Compose blog articles involving travel and
in community extension programs acting as agents of compositions and tourism
change alongside with promoting social responsibility negotiations in ● Advertise travel articles
and concern for the less privileged members of the different media
community where they serve. companies
C. 2 Nation Builders
Olivarian graduates who advocate nation building
through quality social service, value-driven professional
practice, and functional national and global
competencies.

LEARNING DESIGN
MICRO CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
Learning Outcome Topic/Content Learning Strategies Assessment Item Schedule
Classroom T Skills Lab T Of
A A Assessment
PRELIMINARY
● Define the term travel writing ● Orientation ● Interactive Presentation 1 ● Virtual Meet-Up 2 Quiz # 1 January 20,
● Explain the history of travel ○ Professor’s Introduction ○ Lecture H ● Interactive Orientation H ● Interactive 2021
writing ○ To Do’s ○ Videos ● Weekly Journal Orientation
● Enumerate the rewards of ○ Applications Needed ○ Other Media ○ Learnings ● Multiple Choice
travel writing ○ Rules And Reminders ● Spotify Podcast ○ Realizations ● Weekly Journal
● Determine the skills needed in ● Introduction To Travel Writing ○ Questions
travel writing ○ Rewards of travel writing
● Understand the travel trends ○ Qualities of a travel writer
● Create travel stories ○ What is Good Travel Writing
● Identify the skills needed for ○ The Writing Process
re-writing and editing ● Creating your travel story ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 2 January 27,
○ Finding your story ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Online 2021

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 ○ Understanding travel trends ○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Presentation
○ Researching your story ● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Shaping your story ○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
○ Bringing your story to life ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 3 February 3,
○ Finding your style ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Interactive 2021
○ Re-writing and self-editing ○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Orientation
● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
● Travel Writing Toolkit ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 4 February
○ Be detailed and specific ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Interactive 10, 2021
○ Use all your senses ○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Orientation
○ Include characters and dialogue ● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
○ Avoid cliches ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 5 February
○ Show don’t tell ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Interactive 17, 2021
○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Orientation
● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
PRELIMINARY EXAM (FEBRUARY 22-27, 2021)
MIDTERMS
● Highlight the importance of ● Introduction To Travel Photography ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 1 March 3,
travel photography in the ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Online 2021
Tourism Industry ○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Presentation
● Prepare the tools needed for ● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
photography ○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal

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● Compose travel stories out of ○ Videos
photographs ○ Other Media
● Assess the skills needed in ● Spotify Podcast
travel photography ● Becoming a Travel photographer ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 2 March 10,
● Incorporate travel photographs ○ How photography helps your writing ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Online 2021
in travel writing career ○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Presentation
○ Choosing your gear ● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
○ Travel photography tips ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 3 March 17,
■ Include People ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Interactive 2021
■ Rule of Thirds ○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Orientation
● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
■ Put Something In The Foreground ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 4 March 24,
■ Fill the frame ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Interactive 2021
■ Use a frame ○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Orientation
● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
○ Creating travel stories out of ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 5 March 31,
photographs ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Interactive 2021
○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Orientation
● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
MIDTERM EXAM (APRIL 5-10, 2021)
FINALS

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● Differentiate newspaper, ● Breaking into media ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 1 April 14,
magazine and blog ○ Writing for newspapers ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Online 2021
● Compose newspaper articles ○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Presentation
involving travel and tourism ● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
● Compose magazine articles ○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
involving travel and tourism ○ Videos
● Compose blog articles ○ Other Media
involving travel and tourism ● Spotify Podcast
● Advertise travel articles ○ Writing for magazines ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 2 April 21,
○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Online 2021
○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Presentation
● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
○ Press trips and freebies ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 3 April 28,
○ Syndicating your stories ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Interactive 2021
○ Writing books ○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Orientation
● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
● Writing a travel blog ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 4 May 5,
○ Why do you want to blog? ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Interactive 2021
○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Orientation
● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal
○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
○ Setting up your blog ● Last Week Recap 1 ● Online Presentation 2 Quiz # 5 May 12,
○ Writing your blog ○ Sharing H● Weekly Journal H ● Interactive 2021
○ Monetize your blog ○ Question And Answer ○ Learnings Orientation
● Interactive Presentation ○ Realizations ● Multiple Choice
○ Lecture ○ Questions ● Weekly Journal

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 ○ Videos
○ Other Media
● Spotify Podcast
FINAL EXAM (MAY 17-22, 2021)

BUDGET OF TIME
DATE TOPIC FACULTY
PRELIMINARY
January 20, 2021 ● Orientation Sal Garcia-Hife
○ Professor’s Introduction
○ To Do’s
○ Applications Needed
○ Rules And Reminders
● Introduction To Travel Writing
○ Rewards of travel writing
○ Qualities of a travel writer
○ What is Good Travel Writing
○ The Writing Process
January 27, 2021 ● Creating your travel story Sal Garcia-Hife
○ Finding your story
○ Understanding travel trends
○ Researching your story
○ Shaping your story
February 3, 2021 ○ Bringing your story to life Sal Garcia-Hife
○ Finding your style
○ Re-writing and self-editing
February 10, 2021 ● Travel Writing Toolkit Sal Garcia-Hife
○ Be detailed and specific
○ Use all your senses
○ Include characters and dialogue
February 17, 2021 ○ Avoid cliches Sal Garcia-Hife
○ Show don’t tell
February 22-27, 2021 Preliminary Examination Sal Garcia-Hife
MIDTERMS
March 3, 2021 ● Introduction To Travel Photography Sal Garcia-Hife
March 10, 2021 ● Becoming a Travel photographer Sal Garcia-Hife
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 ○ How photography helps your writing career
○ Choosing your gear
March 17, 2021 ○ Travel photography tips Sal Garcia-Hife
■ Include People
■ Rule of Thirds
March 24, 2021 ■ Put Something In The Foreground Sal Garcia-Hife
■ Fill the frame
■ Use a frame
March 31, 2021 ○ Creating travel stories out of photographs Sal Garcia-Hife
April 5-10, 2021 Midterm Examination Sal Garcia-Hife
FINALS
April 14, 2021 ● Breaking into media Sal Garcia-Hife
○ Writing for newspapers
April 21, 2021 ○ Writing for magazines Sal Garcia-Hife
April 28, 2021 ○ Press trips and freebies Sal Garcia-Hife
○ Syndicating your stories
○ Writing books
May 5, 2021 ● Writing a travel blog Sal Garcia-Hife
○ Why do you want to blog?
May 12, 2021 ○ Setting up your blog Sal Garcia-Hife
○ Writing your blog
○ Monetize your blog
May 17-22, 2021 Final Examination Sal Garcia-Hife

GRADING SYSTEM OR ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT PERCENTAGE TOTAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENT
ITEM DISTRIBUTION
PRELIMINARY PERIOD
ATTENDANCE 10%
● Define the term travel writing ASSESSMENTS 60% February 26, 2021

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 ● Explain the history of travel writing PRELIM EXAM 30% February 22-27, 2021
● Enumerate the rewards of travel writing
● Determine the skills needed in travel writing
● Understand the travel trends
● Create travel stories
● Identify the skills needed for re-writing and editing
TOTAL 100%
MIDTERM PERIOD
ATTENDANCE 10%
● Highlight the importance of travel photography in the Tourism Industry ASSESSMENTS 60% April 4, 2021
● Prepare the tools needed for photography
● Compose travel stories out of photographs
● Assess the skills needed in travel photography
● Incorporate travel photographs in travel writing MIDTERM EXAM 30% April 5-10, 2021
TOTAL 100%
FINAL PERIOD
ATTENDANCE 10%
● Differentiate newspaper, magazine and blog ASSESSMENTS 60% May 16, 2021
● Compose newspaper articles involving travel and tourism
● Compose magazine articles involving travel and tourism
● Compose blog articles involving travel and tourism
● Advertise travel articles FINAL EXAM 30% May 17-22, 2021
TOTAL 100%

REFERENCES
Books:
● Don George (2017). How To Be A Travel Writer. Lonely Planet (ISBN: 9781787010000)
● Rob McFarland (2016). Travel Writing And Photography Tips. Australian Federation Of Travel Agents
● Global Travel Writers (2010). Travel Writing and Photography: from Dreams to Hard Reality. Global Travel Writers (ISBN: 9781452360478)

COURSE POLICIES
General:
● Smartphones or any gadgets must be in silent mode when in class.
● Avoid unnecessary noise in your learning area.
● Attendance policies will still be observed.
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 ○ Follow institutional/departmental policies before reporting to class when tardy or absent during the previous meeting.
○ Absences incurred for 1 day will require a letter from parent or guardian through email.
○ Absences incurred 2 days and above, if sick, will have to submit a letter with an attached medical certificate and letter via email.
● Requirements are to be submitted on or before the deadline.
● Requirements submitted after the set deadline are considered late but must not be on or after the institutional deadline of submission of grades for the term.
● Courtesy and respect must be strictly observed.
● Other institutional or departmental policies must be observed at all times during class hours.
Online Classes:
● Dress appropriately. Be presentable in every online meeting and video conference calls.
● Students will have both off- and on-screen learning activities. Resources include links to videos, scanned materials to read and engage with, independent research material, reading
materials including ebooks.
● Students are encouraged to be proactive in reaching out to their professor when they have questions or assignments that may need further clarification.
● Individual online requirements or assignments are due each week. Students are required to complete all assignments on or before the deadline, and to actively participate in class
discussions online as scheduled by their professor.
● Students must participate in class activities as posted on the LMS weekly or as announced via email/messenger account. Every day, students must:
○ Check their Schoology Account for updates on notes and homeworks.
○ Check the class discussion forum for new material and new responses.
○ Check email/messenger account for other notices.
● Students will be responsible for material/content assigned by any of these methods.
Schoology Code of Conduct:
● While on Schoology, what I say and how I say it will be school appropriate.
● I will use posts to discuss school-related content only.
● I will use a respectful tone of voice when posting. All school rules and consequences related to harassment apply to Schoology.
● I will use appropriate grammar instead of texting language.
● I will not reveal any personal information on Schoology. This includes telephone numbers, addresses, emails, etc.
Posting & Replying to Messages or Comments:
● Post a note to the whole group if your question is about something the whole group should know (assignments, instructions, due dates etc.).
● Send a note only to your teacher if you want to talk about something that doesn’t relate to everyone.
● Do not post questions or comments about personal issues or topics. Keep private information private.
● Keep your conversations on topic.
● If you’re not sure if a word, joke, or image is okay, then it’s probably not. DO NOT write posts that tease, bully, annoy, spam, or gossip about any other person.
Inappropriate Content:
● Any inappropriate posts or materials in Schoology, inform your teacher immediately
Punctuation And Grammar:
● Do not use txt language. Avoid word shortcuts (e.g. I am ur tcher…show me that u have lrnd how 2 spell).
● DO NOT PUT SENTENCES IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. This is considered shouting!
● Do not end sentences with more than one exclamation mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or question mark????????????
● Please please please do not repeat a word more than necessary.
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Contact Details:
● Group chat, group page, messenger will be provided by your professor.
● For further contact information, below are the details:
Name: Sal Garcia-Hife
Email: salvador.hife@olivarezcollege.edu.ph
Mobile: +639175884682
● Always have an open communication between you and your professor.

Prepared by: Acknowledged by: Approved by: Approved by:

OCTAVIUS SALVADOR GARCIA HIFE MA. MILDRED A. LAGO, MBA JEAN RIZZA A. DELA CRUZ, PHD, RN DR. ERIC L. OLIVAREZ
THM Faculty THM Department Head College Dean Vice-President for Academics & Service

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