| Code: | LTU1103 | Acronym: | PT |
| Teaching Area: | Tourism |
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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. ;Tourism 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 |
| Goeldner, C.; Ritchie, J.; McIntosh, R.;Turismo: Princípios, práticas e filosofias, Bookman, 2002 |
| Mill, R. & Morrison, A;The tourism system, Kendall Hunt, 2009 |
| Cunha, L.;Economia e política do turismo, Lidel, 2013 |
| 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 | |
| Tutorial sessions | Participação Presencial | 12 | |
| Self study | Study | 100 | |
| Total: | 160 |
2 individual written tests: 2x35%
1 Written work: 20%
Presentation: 10%
TOTAL: 100%
Under Degree Regulations:
1. The actual presence of students in classes will registered, and if the number of absences for student exceed 30% of the total number of contact sessions scheduled for each course will be automatically transferred to the final evaluation of the regular season.
2. In written tests and evaluation elements referred to in sub-paragraphs b) to e) of paragraph 2 of Art. 39 is required to obtain a minimum score of 7.5 (seven point five) values.
3. If the student lacks or get a grade below 7.5 points in the tests or on the elements of assessment referred above, will be automatically transferred to the final evaluation of the regular season.
4. If the student lacks or get a grade below 7.5 points in the second written test (conducted on the same date of the written test end of the regular season) may be required registration for evaluation at the appeal time.
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.