| Code: | DPT01 | Acronym: | PT |
| Teaching Area: | Tourism |
| Acronym | Study plan | Curriculum Years | ECTS | Contact hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTSPDP | Aviso nº 10227/2016 | 1º | 6 | 45 | 160 |
Teaching - Hours
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Descriptive summary of course unit
The curricular unit is based on structuring basic principles in the field of tourism, seeking to develop theoretical, conceptual and fundamental knowledge for the understanding of tourism as a social and economic activity, based on a systemic model. This curricular unit integrates a multiplicity of fundamental aspects for the understanding of tourism, privileging the analysis, reflection and discussion of tourism, its evolution, organization, operation, supply, demand and trends.
Objectives and expected learning outcomes
1. Know, discuss and understand the fundamental concepts of tourism
2. Describe the evolution of tourism
3. Identify the different classifications of tourism
4. Recognize the systemic perspective of tourism
5. Know the national and international organizations of the tourism sector, their attributions and areas of activity
6. Identify and characterize the different components of tourism demand and supply
7. Identify and discuss trends in tourism
Skills to be developed
It is intended that students develop the following competences:
1. Acquire theoretical knowledge that allows the mastery of fundamental concepts and themes of the activity
2. Stimulate the capacity of observation, analysis and critical sense in the application of technical concepts of the tourism area, as well as of situations and contexts of the activity
3. Aware about the importance of tourism, tourism experience and experience and the responsibility of tourism professionals in these areas
4. Encourage personal and behavioral skills in terms of creativity, teamwork, leadership, responsibility, motivation and autonomy for success
5. Develop the interest for tourism research
1. Concepts and classifications of tourism
1.1. Concept of leisure, idleness and tourism
1.2. Distinction between Traveler, Visitor, Tourist, Excursionist and Transit Visitor/Transient
1.3. Tourism Classifications
2. Historical development of Tourism
2.1. Historical development of tourism
2.1.1. Classical Age
2.1.2. Middle Age
2.1.3. Modern age
2.1.4. Contemporary age
2.2. Historical development of tourism in Portugal
3. Institutional organizations of tourism
3.1. National and international institutional organizations
4. Tourist system
4.1. Tourism as a system
4.2. Tourism Demand
4.2.1. Concept and formation
4.2.2. Motivations and behaviors
4.2.3. Tourist consumption
4.2.4. Structural and cyclical determinants of tourist demand
4.2.5. Measures and indices of tourist demand
4.3. Tourist offer
4.3.1. Concept, characteristics and classifications of tourist offer
4.3.2. Tourism products: characteristics, components and life cycle
5. Trends in tourism
5.1. Importance and the growth of tourism
5.2. Trends and Development Perspectives
5.3. Determinants of tourism: quality, sustainability, innovation and competitiveness
The methodologies considered the characteristics of the curricular unit. In spite of a theoretical nature, the use of case studies and other support materials aims to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the curricular unit, from an applied or practical point of view.
| Cunha, L.; Abrantes, A;Introdução ao turismo, Lidel, 2013 |
| Raina, A. K. & Lodha. R. C.;Fundamentals of tourism system, Kanishka Publishing House, 2013 |
| Cooper, C.; Fletcher, J.; Fyall, A.; Gilbert, D. & Wanhill, S. ;ourism ¿ principles and practice, Prentice Hall, 2008 |
| Cooper, C. & Hall, C.M.;Contemporary tourism: an international approach, Elsevier, 2008 |
| Corbin, A. ;História dos tempos livres, Teorema, 2005 |
| Crouch, G.I. & Richie, J. R.;;Competitiveness and tourism, Edward Elgar, 2012 |
| Cunha, L.;Economia e política do turismo, Lidel , 2013 |
| Goeldner, C.; Ritchie, J.; McIntosh, R.;Turismo: Princípios, práticas e filosofias, Bookman, 2002 |
| Mill, R. & Morrison, A.;The tourism system, Kendall Hunt, 2009 |
| Leiper. N.;Tourism management, Arnold, 2004 |
| Lafargue, P.;O direito à preguiça, Teorema, 2011 |
| Netto, P. ;Segmentação do mercado turístico. Estudo - Produtos e perspetivas, Manole, 2009 |
| Simões, J. M.; Ferreira, C.;Turismos de Nichos, CEG, 2009 |
| Tribe, J.;The economics of recreation, leisure and tourism, Taylor & Francis, 2011 |
| Beni, M.;Análise estrutural do turismo, Editora Senac, 2001 |
The contents will be presented in dynamic expositive classes, intending a strong participation of the students, in order to promote the communication, critical reflection and discussion of ideas in the different themes. For this, exercises, case studies, illustrative videos and other multimedia material will be presented. Technical / practical sessions (in the classroom and via e-learning platform), presentation sessions and discussion of works will be promoted.
Avaliação distribuída com exame final
| Description | Type | Time (hours) | Conclusion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance (estimated) | Lessons | 45 | |
| Test/Exam | Teste/Exame | 3 | |
| Self study | Study | 112 | |
| Total: | 160 |
2 individual written tests: 2x35%
1 Written work: 20%
Presentation: 10%
TOTAL: 100%
Under the terms of the CTSP's Regulation:
1. The students' attendance in classes will be recorded and, if the number of absences per student exceeds 30% of the total number of lessons scheduled for each course unit, the student will be automatically transferred to the final evaluation (regular season).
2. In the written tests and other assessment elements mentioned in paragraph 2 of Art. 30 it is necessary to obtain a minimum grade of 7.5 (seven point five) points.
3. If the student misses a test or receives a grade lower than 7.5 points in the tests or in another assessment element mentioned in the previous number, the student will be automatically transferred to the final evaluation (regular season).
4. If the student misses or obtains less than 7.5 in the second written test, held in the same date of the final exam in the regular season, they may apply for further evaluation in the Appeal season.
Written exam: 100%
Under Regulation:
The practical or theoretical-practical work (s) referred in b) in the number 2 of the 30º article may also be considered, with a weighting corresponding to half of that considered in the context of continuous assessment, provided that the student communicates such intention to the teacher through the completion of a specific form to be made available by the teacher at the individual written test day.
The methodologies considered the characteristics of the curricular unit. In spite of a theoretical nature, the use of case studies and other support materials aims to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the curricular unit, from an applied or practical point of view.