| Code: | DPT09 | Acronym: | GOT |
| Teaching Area: | Tourism |
| Acronym | Study plan | Curriculum Years | ECTS | Contact hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTSPDP | Aviso nº 10227/2016 | 1º | 6 | 45 | 160 |
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Descriptive summary of course unit
Geography is fundamental for the study of tourism, given that tourism occurs in the territory, involving flows and activities between different spaces and depends largely on the physical and social characteristics of the interrelationships that occur between territory, activities and individuals.
This curricular unit considers three fundamental concepts: the spatial dimension, the geographical components of the tourism system and the special interaction between these components, which result in economic, environmental, cultural and social impacts. It is intended, with this curricular unit, to frame students in the physical and human environment that surrounds them and to configure the tourist space, as well as providing the means of interpretation and information taking into consideration the ordering of tourist territories.
Objectives and expected learning outcomes
Define and characterize tourism, recreation and leisure as components of the organization of the territory, contributing to broaden and consolidate knowledge on the geographical approaches of tourism
Understand the concepts of generating, transit and destination areas
To characterize, from the point of view of tourism, the different regions of the world, to identify the issuing markets and the recipient markets
To analyze the close relationship of interdependence and systemic articulation between the territory and tourism, highlighting the role of transport in the development of destinations and the influence of climate
Provide tools for understanding tourist cartography
To identify, in the Portuguese context, the meaning and role of the tourism component in the consolidation of the development process and territorial structuring
Provide knowledge on the main territorial management tools that allow a critical analysis of the role of strategic planning in the development of destinations
Understand the importance of strategic management as an instrument for monitoring and monitoring economic, social and territorial development
Skills to be developed
Raise students' awareness of the importance of the topics to be addressed in the course and provide the knowledge and methodological tools necessary to establish the link between geography, land management and tourism.
Provide students with a multidisciplinary training that allows them to learn the knowledge administered in the discipline, and to develop technical-scientific capacities in order to apply this knowledge in practical situations.
To enable the development of analytical tools necessary for the articulation of socio-economic management with territorial logics.
To develop capacity for self-motivation, commitment and autonomy in the execution of the proposed works, namely in terms of research, analysis and use of knowledge acquired in class.
Encourage creativity and initiative in developing the proposed tasks, as well as stimulate teamwork so that students share their ideas and opinions and are receptive to the ideas of others.
1. Conceptual framework of Tourism Geography
1.1. The nature of tourism, recreation and leisure.
1.2. The territorial articulation of the tourist system.
1.3. Models of flows and spatial development of tourism.
2. Territory and Tourism
2.1. Key concepts of Geography.
2.2. The diversity of geographical and tourist spaces.
2.3. Tourism and environment.
3. Weather
3.1. Types of climate and climatic zones.
3.2. The influence of climate on tourism activities.
3.3. Climate change
4. Tourist cartography
4.1. Basics of location and orientation.
4.2. Maps language
4.3. Tourist map.
5. Tourism in the World
5.1. Regions of tourism worldwide
5.2. Geography of international tourism flows
5.3. Future perspectives.
6. Tourism in Portugal
6.1. Stages of consolidation of national tourism
6.2. The diversity of geographical and tourist spaces in Portugal
6.3. Patterns of tourist flows
6.4. Characterization of markets of origin
7. Transport
7.1 Implications of transport on destinations
7.2 Tourism and mobility
The curricular content of the curricular unit of Geography and Tourism Planning was elaborated in such a way as to allow the students to have the knowledge of the tourist reality of the contemporary world, knowing the tourist offer, taking into account the relations the environments in which it develops, of emitters and receivers. Considering that tourism plays a predominant role in the economic development of destinations, geographical knowledge is essential for the knowledge of tourist markets.
The knowledge of concrete cases of tourism destination management strategies will be fundamental for the development of activities within this curricular unit, which will have its practical application through the elaboration of a group work and its presentation, as in a presentation session of a tourist destination.
| Marujo, M. N.; Carvalho, P;Turismo, planeamento e desenvolvimento sustentável, Turismo & Sociedade, 2010 |
| Marujo, M. N.; Carvalho, P;Turismo, planeamento e desenvolvimento sustentável, Turismo & Sociedade, Curitiba, v. 3, n. 2, p. 147-161, 2010 |
| Boniface, B. & Cooper, C. ;Worldwide Destinations: The Geography of Travel and Tourism, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005. ISBN: 9788490775516 |
| Calabuig, J. & Ministral, M.;Manual de geografía turística de España , Síntesis, 1999 |
The classes will combine the formal exposition of concepts, theories and models, stimulating student participation through debate, constant intervention and critical reflection on the topics addressed. The expository / participatory approach will be useful in terms of the conceptual issues associated with the themes of geography and tourism planning, in its more theoretical aspect.
The use of case studies, research and data analysis and the elaboration of work during the lessons will allow students to consolidate the knowledge learned and simultaneously promote processes of critical debate and proactivity in the creation and application of knowledge. At this level, it is intended to promote an analysis and practical application of the knowledge previously acquired and the methodologies associated with the themes taught.
At the same time, there will be sessions of a practical nature to guide and support the work to be carried out by the students (individual or group), as well as sessions to present and discuss the work developed.
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 written tests (35% each)
- assignment (20%)
- assiduity / class involvement (10%)
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.
Final 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 development of the curricular unit will be done in an expositive way, with discussion of ideas, with reflection of concepts and with the accomplishment of a practical work in group. The students will be presented the main references of the geography in its relation with tourism, being stimulated and enabled for the planning of a tourist destination. This planning will be the practical application of the theoretical concepts, in a group work of simulation of multidisciplinary teams, since the tourism activity is multisectoral.