Introduction to Travel Writing

General

Prefix

HTSM

Course Number

370

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Hospitality and Tourism

College/School

Herberger Business School

Description

The art and practice of travel writing.

Prerequisites

Credits

Credit Hours

Min

Max

Repeatable

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Cultural Diversity

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Acquire basic knowledge and understanding of travel writing.

Outcome

Develop methods and practices commonly used by top travel writers and photographers.

Outcome

Create and submit travel writing pieces for publication.

Course Outline

Introduction. What is travel writing and how does it differ from other forms of journalism. 10% Who are the travel writers? Service-oriented, investigative, blogger/vlogger, food and wine writers. 10% How to find great story ideas. Organizations, familiarization (FAM) trips. 15% Travel writer guidelines. Proposals, contracts and copyrights. 10% Writing query letters. 10% Researching your stories: primary and secondary sources. Researching your audience: motivations, interests, markets. 15% Becoming a travel writer: getting your work published. 15% Travel photography. 15%