Degree | Type | Year |
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Tourism | OT | 4 |
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There are not prerequisites.
The course is intended as an introduction to the concept of sustainability and sustainable development in the field of tourism. The analysis will cover the principles of sustainable tourism and its practical application from the point of view of the tourism destinations and tourism businesses as well. One of the basic goals will be to better know the theoretical and practical aspects of environmental management in the tourism sector, as well as issues related to economic and social sustainability of tourism development.
At the end of the course the student will have to:
1. Understand the concept of sustainable development and how to express its application to the field of tourism.
2. Know the principles of sustainable tourism and the different applications of this concept to the tourism sector.
3. Know the main impacts that tourism exerts on the environment, economy and society of the destinations and what are the main tools to manage and reduce the negative impacts.
4. Know and be able to describe the existing instruments for environmental improvement of tourist destinations and businesses.
5. Be able to propose best practices for sustainability in the tourism sector.
6. Understand tourism as a tool for economic and social development, which can contribute to economic improvement and reduction of social inequalities at the destination level.
1. Introduction
1.1. Definition and evolution of the concept of sustainable tourism
1.2. Fundamental principles and dimensions (environmental, social, economic, cultural).
1.3. Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
1.4. Regenerative tourism
2. Tourism and Environmental Sustainability
2.1. Climate change and tourism
2.2. Tourism's ecological footprint: resource consumption and waste generation
2.3. Biodiversity
2.4. Best practices
3. Tourism and Economic Sustainability
3.1. Creation of decent employment and local empowerment
3.2. Circular Economy
3.3. Best practices
4. Tourism and Social Sustainability
4.1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.2. Local communities
4.3. Natural and cultural heritage
4.4. Best practices
5. Tourism Sustainability of a Destination
5.1. Tourism sustainability plan
5.2. Sustainability certifications and labels
5.3. Sustainable tourism businesses
5.4. Case study
Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Directed | |||
Classroom activities | 5 | 0.2 | 1, 2, 3, 12, 8, 9, 6, 4, 5, 7, 13, 10, 11, 14 |
Theoretical classes | 40 | 1.6 | 1, 2, 3, 12, 8, 9, 6, 4, 5, 7, 13, 10, 11, 14 |
Type: Supervised | |||
Tutorials | 2 | 0.08 | 1, 2, 3, 12, 8, 9, 6, 4, 5, 7, 13, 11, 14 |
Type: Autonomous | |||
Assignments | 40 | 1.6 | 1, 2, 3, 12, 8, 9, 6, 4, 5, 7, 13, 10, 11, 14 |
Study | 60 | 2.4 | 1, 2, 3, 12, 8, 9, 6, 4, 5, 7, 13, 10, 11, 14 |
Methodology
The course has three parallel operational dynamics. It's important to note that this course has a high practical dedication in the classroom, therefore, attendance is mandatory for its follow-up.
a) Methodology for the theoretical part of the course
In class, the theoretical content will be presented with various visual aids, and work will be based on the analysis of cases and the study of national and international best practices.
b) Methodology for the practical part of the course
The course will include a significant practical component, based on a group project that will be developed throughout the course in the classroom. Additionally, practical assignments, expert conferences, and field trips will be conducted.
c) Methodology for the Virtual Campus operation
The Virtual Campus platform will be used as a means to share documentation and information about the course and to submit practical assignments and the group project.
Note: 15 minutes of one class, within the calendar established by the center/degree program, will be reserved for students to complete the surveys for evaluating faculty performance and course/module evaluation.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Exam | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1, 2, 3, 12, 8, 9, 6, 4, 5, 7, 13, 10, 11, 14 |
Group Project | 40% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 1, 2, 3, 12, 8, 9, 6, 4, 5, 7, 13, 10, 11, 14 |
Practical assignments | 40% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 1, 2, 3, 12, 8, 9, 6, 4, 5, 7, 13, 10, 11, 14 |
Continuous Assessment:
To be eligible for averaging the final grade, a minimum of 4 out of 10 must be obtained in each assessed part.
Final Assessment:
If the final grade does not reach a 5, the student has another opportunity to pass the course through a retake exam that will be held on the date set by the center. In this exam, 50% of the grade corresponding to the theory can be recovered. The project is not recoverable.
The course will be graded as NOT EVALUABLE if the student attends less than half of the evaluation activities and/or does not take the final exam.
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Name | Group | Language | Semester | Turn |
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(TE) Theory | 1 | English | first semester | morning-mixed |
(TE) Theory | 2 | English | first semester | morning-mixed |