TN TRB Assistant Professor Syllabus – INDIAN CULTURE AND TOURISM
Introduction
The TN TRB Assistant Professor Indian Culture and Tourism Syllabus provides a detailed outline of topics that candidates must study for the Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) examination. The syllabus focuses on India’s rich cultural heritage, art and architecture, traditions, religions, festivals, and their connection to tourism development. It also includes areas such as cultural management, heritage conservation, tourism marketing, and sustainable tourism practices. This syllabus helps aspirants understand how India’s cultural diversity influences tourism growth and prepares them for teaching and research roles in the field of Indian Culture and Tourism.
TN TRB Assistant Professor Syllabus – INDIAN CULTURE AND TOURISM
Unit – 1: Traditional and Modern concepts of culture
Notions of Culture in textual tradition, Anthropological and Sociological understanding of the term Culture – Elements of Culture–Concept of Indianness and value system–Relation between culture and civilization – Heritage of India and Indian contribution to world culture. Sources for the study of Culture -Archaeological: Cultural remains, Monuments, Numismatics – Evidences in Tamilnadu–Epigraphy – Literary sources – Foreign accounts – Archival Sources.
Unit – 2: Pre –historic and Vedic Culture
Stone Age cultures – Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic cultures –– Chalcolithic culture – Harappan Culture : Town planning, Art and Architecture–Evolution of Indian language families. Early Vedic and Later Vedic Ideas and Institutions–Social and Religious conditions – Economic and Political ideas –Religious movements and Emergence of states–Shramana Traditions – Buddhism, Jainism Ajivikas and other sects – Education system – Major Education centers : Taxila and Kashi.
Unit – 3: Mauryan and Gupta Period Mauryan Period
deas and Institutions : Social Religious, Economic and political – Ashoka’s Dhamma – Scripts : Brahmi and Kharosthi – Impact of foreign invasions – Art and Architecture – Literature – Scientific Achievements – Contacts with outside World–Society, culture, values and Literature of Sangam Age. Gupta Period : Institutions : Social, Religious, Economic and Political – Scientific achievements : Mathematics, Astronomy, Metallurgy – Art and Architecture – Evolution of Temples – Paintings of Ajanta, Ellora and Bagh – Literature – Education centers, Nalanda and Valabhi – Relations with Foreign Countries.
Unit – 4 Philosophical and Ethical foundations of culture
Central teachings of Bhagavad Gita – Identity of Atman and Brahman according to Sankara–Ramanuja’s concept of unity in difference – Ashtanga Marga – Concept of Liberation–Concept of God in Saivism and Vaishnavism. Existence of God – Immortality of soul – Freedom of will–Law of Karma – Bhakthi movement – Pilgrimage Tradition–Kabir – Ravidass – Emergence of sufism.
Unit – 5: Culture of Medieval and Modern Period Medieval Period
Social conditions – Position of women – Polity – Feudalism – Extent of slavery – Emergence of Sultanate school of Architecture – Styles of Architecture : Nagara, Dravida, Vesara – Ideas and Institutions of Mughal period – Mansab and Jagir – Art and Architecture of Mughals – Temples of Vrindhavan : Govinda Deva and Keshava Das Temple – Four Quarter Gardens–Religious syncretism in coinage, miniatures and structures – Arrival of Europeans and their impact. Modern Period: Impact of western ideas and Indian responses – European studies of India: William Jones and Asiatic society – Influence of Christian Missionaries – Emergence of New Education system – Indian Cultural renaissance – Socio – Religious Reform movements: Brahma Samaj, Arya Samaj, Aligarh Movement, Ramakrishna Mission and Theosophical Society–Dalit Movements – Sikh Reform Movements – Legislation on Women Education and Social evils – Emergence of Modern Science and Technology.
UNIT- 6: Fundamentals and Global Tourism
Definition of Tourism–Definition of Tourist–Early and Medieval period Travel -Forms of Tourism : Inbound and Outbound, National and International – Importance and Characteristics of Tourism–Basic components of Tourism: Transport and Accommodation–Impacts of Tourism: Social Cultural and Environmental–Travel Motives. Global Tourism : Three letter city code – Two letter Airlines and Airport Code –Time zones – Elements of Weather and Climate–Vegetation of United States of America, Europe, Asia and Australia–Contemporary trends in International Tourist Movements – Demand and Resource Factors–Functions of Tourist Organisations: UNWTO, IATA, ICAO, PATA, IATO, UFTAA, ASTA, IHA, TAAI, ITDC–Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Railways and Civil Aviation.
UNIT- 7: Tourism Products in India
Climate and Vegetation of India – Physical Geography-Distributions of Rivers, Mountains , Coastal areas and Deserts–Heritage – Art and Architecture – Museums –Art Galleries — Music and Dances — Major Religious centres: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Sikhism–Historical monuments – Palaces — National Parks –Wild life Sanctuaries–Biosphere reserves–Beach Resorts and Hill Stations: Major attractions : Eco – Tourism, Village Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Natural Tourism, Adventure Tourism, Agri–Tourism, Medical Tourism, Wellness Tourism
UNIT-8: Transport and Travel
Evolution of Transport Systems–Major Transport System: Road, Rail, Air and Water Transport – Major Transportations in India –Types of Air lines and Air crafts –GDS in Air Transports – Facilities in Airports – Flight services – Open sky Policy -Frequent flyer programme–Baggage rules–Travel documents – Railway systems of the world: British Rails, Euro Rails, Amtrak, Orient Express, Trans-Siberian Railway —Indian Railways: Types of Tours, Special Schemes and Packages–Palace on Wheels, Deccan Odissy, Golden Chariot, Maharaja’s Express, Royal orient–Water Transport systems: Cruises, Ships, Ferry services, Hovercrafts and Boats. History of Travel trade–Types of Travel Agents–Whole sale and Retail Agents–Types of Tour Operators: Inbound, Outbound, National and International–Types of Tours and Packages–Procedure for obtaining recognition for Travel Agency–Organisation structure–Functions of Travel Agency – Types of Itinerary–Planning and essentials of Itinerary–Passport and Visa: Types, Procedure and validity – Insurance and Health certificates – FEMA–Cargo handling – Dangerous and Prohibited Goods.
UNIT-9: Hospitality and Management
Characteristics of Hospitality Industry–Types of Hotels–Classifications of Hotels–Hotel Departments–Activities: Front Office, Housekeeping, Bar and Restaurant, Supporting services–Reservation and Registration–Meals Plans– Types of Guests – Food production – Organisation – Functions – Room services–Food services–Catering services. Managerial Functions – Roles in Organisations–Functions of Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing and Controlling–Understanding and Managing Individual and Group behaviour – Communications – Leadership–Organisation structure–Basic Accounting Records and Books of Accounts – Double entry system–Cash Book–Final Accounts with adjustments – Financial Management: Capital Structure, Capital Budgeting, Internal Financial Control–Types of Budgets–Preparation of Budget —Working Capital Management–Cash Management–Role of IFCI and Other Financial Institutions–Elements of Contract Act–Indemnity and Guarantee–Consumer Production Act.
UNIT-10: Tourism Policy, Planning and Marketing
Tourism Planning: Role of Government and Private sectors–Tourism planning for Thrust areas and Special Tourism areas – Sustainable Tourism Development–Tourism Policy: Features influencing Tourism Policy – National Tourism Policy–WTO Guidance for Planning–Concept of Goods and Services Characteristics of Services – Service Marketing–Marketing Strategy–Market Segmentation–Marketing Functions– 7Ps of Tourism Marketing – Branding and Packaging – Product Life cycle–Destination development – Attributes and Resources of Destinations–Destination Image formation Process – Advertising–Sales Promotion – Publicity – Personal selling – Tour Brochures – Tourism Distributions – Channels of Distribution – Travel Agencies and Online Travel Agencies.
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Conclusion
The Indian Culture and Tourism syllabus for the TN TRB Assistant Professor exam serves as a comprehensive guide for candidates aspiring to become educators in cultural studies and tourism management. It helps aspirants build a deep appreciation of India’s cultural identity while exploring its role in promoting responsible tourism. By following this syllabus, candidates can approach the exam with confidence and contribute to preserving cultural heritage and fostering sustainable tourism education in academic institutions.
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