Geo - Terms For Quiz 1

Lecture 1 / Reading Key Concepts/Terms

• Definition of 'Place'

  • Tuan (1977) defines places as locations in space that gain meaning through human experience.

  • Emotional connections to physical environments encompass the values, symbols, and cultural meanings attributed to places.

  • The concept of 'place' is vague and contested, often explored through Tuan’s analysis of 'space' vs. 'place'.

• Key Terms for Quiz 1 (Weeks 1-3)

  • Sense of Place: Connection and attachment individuals feel towards specific locations.

  • Place-Based Education: Utilizes the local community as a resource for educational experiences.

  • Place-Based Advertising: Ads focused on local businesses and community issues.

  • Place-Based Philanthropy: Investments and charity concentrated on specific locations, often hometowns.

  • Place-Based Science: Research linked to specific localities, such as studies conducted on particular lakes.

  • Place-Based Regional Development: Highlights how a region can develop by leveraging local resources.

  • Place-Based Literature: Literature that reflects how a locale influences narratives and human discourse.

• Culture

  • A multifaceted term defined variably; Kroeber and Kluckhohn (1952) identified over 166 definitions in early research.

• Cultural Tourism:

  • Focuses on engaging with a destination's history, heritage, narratives, landscapes, and people.

  • Aims to understand what makes a place unique, authentic, and memorable.

• Event-Based Tourism:

  • Involves activities that attract audiences, such as plays, concerts, and sporting events.

  • Usually short-term and may not be geographically connected to any specific location.

Lecture 2 / Reading Key Concepts/Terms

• Growth of Tourism in Paris (19th Century):

  • Visitors to Paris skyrocketed from 5 million in 1855 to over 50 million by 1900 during the world’s fairs.

• Attractions-Based Tourism:

  • Focuses on enduring facilities or sightseeing attractions (e.g. museums like the Louvre or landmarks like the Eiffel Tower).

• Types of Stories in Tourism:

  1. History

  2. Architecture and Art

  3. Agriculture and Cuisine

  4. Other Industries

  5. Religion

  6. Natural History

  7. Additional Narratives

• Paris as a Major Tourist Destination:

  • Associated with impressive architecture, arts, culture, fashion, and gourmet cuisine.

  • Historical significance tied to the Grand Tour - an educational journey undertaken by the upper class through Europe.

• World Fairs Impact:

  • The world fairs (1855, 1867, 1878, 1889, 1900) showcased global innovations in one location, contrasted with the Grand Tour's exploratory nature.

  • The Eiffel Tower's creation was temporary for a World Fair but became a lasting symbol of Paris.

• Most Important Tourist Attractions with Admission Fees:

  • Musee du Louvre (7.6m visitors)

  • Eiffel Tower (6.4m)

  • Pompidou Centre (5.3m)

  • Cite des Sciences et de l’Industrie (3.2m)

  • Musee d’Orsay (2.9m)

  • Arc de Triomphe (1.3m)

• First Time vs. Repeat Visitors:

  • First-time visitors often follow guide recommendations based on stereotypes.

  • Repeat visitors seek authentic experiences beyond typical tourist attractions.

Lecture 3 Concepts/Terms

• Integration of Tourist Experiences:

  • Experienced or repeat visitors often seek a deeper understanding of the city's complexity compared to first-timers.

• Iconic Buildings:

  • Certain buildings become emblematic of their locations, frequently reproduced in media (postcards, advertising).

• Mimicry in Tourism:

  • Popular destinations often inspire replicas or mimicries globally, such as the influence of Paris on Las Vegas.

• Ambiance/Atmosphere of Cities:

  • Paris’s essence lies not just in landmarks but in stylistic elements of urban life, including architectural details like doors, balconies, and street signs.

• Architecture of Reassurance:

  • Locations like Las Vegas and themed environments like Ratatouille provide comfort through familiar aesthetics amidst modernity's changes.