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Exploring the Impact of Dark Tourism on Local Communities

HIS 342
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Nazareth University
Nazareth University
Rochester, New York, United States
Timothy Kneeland
He / Him
Professor and Director
(1)
2
Timeline
  • January 28, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 26, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Non profit
Academic association, Arts, Education, Entertainment, Hospitality

Experience scope

Categories
Community engagement Creative writing Hospitality, tourism & culinary arts History Social justice
Skills
sustainable tourism influencing skills infographics research trauma care
Student goals and capabilities

This experience invites industry professionals to collaborate with learners who have studied the intersection of trauma, memorialization, and tourism in American history. Learners are equipped to analyze how battlefield sites and other historical locations influence local economies and community identities through the lens of "dark tourism." By applying their research skills and historical insights, learners can contribute to projects that assess the socio-economic and cultural impacts of tourism on these communities.

Students

Students
Undergraduate
Intermediate levels
16 students
Project
10 hours per student
Academics assign students to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive report analyzing the impact of dark tourism on a specific community.
  • Presentation outlining strategies for sustainable tourism development at historical sites.
  • Case study comparing different battlefield sites and their community engagement approaches.
  • Infographic illustrating the economic benefits and challenges of dark tourism.
  • Community feedback survey design and analysis report.
Project timeline
  • January 28, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 26, 2025
    Experience end

Project examples

  • Develop a strategic plan for a local tourism board to enhance visitor engagement at a historical battlefield.
  • Create a marketing campaign that balances historical integrity with tourism growth for a memorial site.
  • Conduct a socio-economic impact study for a community near a popular dark tourism destination.
  • Design an educational program for visitors that highlights the historical significance and community impact of a battlefield.
  • Analyze visitor data to recommend improvements for a museum or memorial site.
  • Collaborate with local businesses to create a guide for tourists that supports community-friendly practices.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of current memorialization efforts at a historical site and propose enhancements.
  • Develop a proposal for a community event that leverages historical tourism to benefit local residents.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    Will you provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback?