2025
Introduction to the Study of Tourism
Name: Introduction to the Study of Tourism
Code: SOC10805L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Tourism
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
This UC aims to provide students with the basic knowledge for understanding the tourism phenomenon through the discussion of the main concepts, theories and indicators of the Tourism sector.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
The curricular unit is mainly designed to give students basic knowledge and essential to the understanding of the tourism phenomenon. The introductory approach made to the different topics will be continued in various units of the course curriculum. Thus, it is intended to provide
students with knowledge in various fields through the following learning objectives: To identify the key concepts in the approach to tourism phenomenon, Recognize key indicators of tourism analysis, under supply and demand; identify and distinguish the main areas of competence of
public agencies with direct responsibilities in the process of tourism development;
Understanding tourism in a historical, national and international; Identify the main types of tourism and tourism products; Know and characterize the demand for tourism through the expectations and motivations for travel; Identify the organizational structure of tourism and identify the main components of tourism.
students with knowledge in various fields through the following learning objectives: To identify the key concepts in the approach to tourism phenomenon, Recognize key indicators of tourism analysis, under supply and demand; identify and distinguish the main areas of competence of
public agencies with direct responsibilities in the process of tourism development;
Understanding tourism in a historical, national and international; Identify the main types of tourism and tourism products; Know and characterize the demand for tourism through the expectations and motivations for travel; Identify the organizational structure of tourism and identify the main components of tourism.
Contents
1-The Tourism Phenomenon: models and theories
1.1 Concepts of Tourism, Tourist and Visitor
1.1.1-Leisure, Recreation and Tourism: interrelations
1.2 ? The tourism classifications
1.3--functioning system of tourism
2 - Tourism in Antiquity
3 - History of Modern Tourism: Grand Tour
4 - The Modern Tourism: Thomas Cook
5 - The Contemporary Tourism
6 - Tourism Demand: conceptualization and forms
6.1-Characteristics of tourism demand
6.2-Determinants of tourism demand
6.3-Factors of influence and motivation
6.4-Types of tourists
7 - Tourist Offer: conceptualization
7.1-Characteristics of tourism
7.2-Types of Tourism
7.3-Components of activity: Travel Agencies, Accommodation, Transport
8-Tourism product: concept and singularities
9 - Tourist destination: conceptualization
9.1-Lifecycle tourist destination
10 - Tourism in Portugal
11- Tourism impacts
1.1 Concepts of Tourism, Tourist and Visitor
1.1.1-Leisure, Recreation and Tourism: interrelations
1.2 ? The tourism classifications
1.3--functioning system of tourism
2 - Tourism in Antiquity
3 - History of Modern Tourism: Grand Tour
4 - The Modern Tourism: Thomas Cook
5 - The Contemporary Tourism
6 - Tourism Demand: conceptualization and forms
6.1-Characteristics of tourism demand
6.2-Determinants of tourism demand
6.3-Factors of influence and motivation
6.4-Types of tourists
7 - Tourist Offer: conceptualization
7.1-Characteristics of tourism
7.2-Types of Tourism
7.3-Components of activity: Travel Agencies, Accommodation, Transport
8-Tourism product: concept and singularities
9 - Tourist destination: conceptualization
9.1-Lifecycle tourist destination
10 - Tourism in Portugal
11- Tourism impacts
Teaching Methods
The matters to be addressed in teaching theoretical and practical lessons, not only using the methods of exposition and explanation for the transmission of knowledge, while also promoting discussion, reflection and practical work in on the various contents.
Students will be encouraged to identify additional sources of information to those indicated for each subject, not only using the traditional tools of research, but also electronic means available. Whenever possible it is expected to carry out study visits that allow students to interact with different realities and consolidate the knowledge learned in classroom space. Students will make individual written tests and field work which prepare a project on tourism supply and demand of a region.
Students will be encouraged to identify additional sources of information to those indicated for each subject, not only using the traditional tools of research, but also electronic means available. Whenever possible it is expected to carry out study visits that allow students to interact with different realities and consolidate the knowledge learned in classroom space. Students will make individual written tests and field work which prepare a project on tourism supply and demand of a region.
Assessment
Continuous assessment: 2 individual written tests (each worth 40%) + Practical assignments/activities, individual and/or group (15%) + active participation (5%). Mandatory requirement for weighting: achieve a minimum grade of 8.0 in the 1st assessment.
Exams (in all periods): 1 individual written test (100%).
Exams (in all periods): 1 individual written test (100%).
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