RTE 452 - Regional Wine Tourism

Description:
Wine tourism is an American growth industry. Unlike in Europe, support for wine tourism in the USA is regional. This course offers an academic and hands-on approach to regional wine tourism that will assist RTE and GWS graduates. GWS 452 and RTE 452 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both. Formerly RT 452, students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: nine credits of upper division GWS or RTE courses or permission of instructor.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Examine the history and organization of the wine industry and tourism as it relates to the wine industry
Assess the advantages and disadvantages of national and state organizations for wine tourism
Compare and contrast regional events, wine trails, tours, and clubs across wine regions based upon criteria identified in the class
Evaluate wine tourism service and facilities

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/13/2015