ISLA IPGT 13752

Cultural Heritage and Tourism

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This course aims to analyse cultural heritage as a strategic resource for the sustainable development of tourism, promoting a critical understanding of its symbolic, economic, and social values, and enabling students to plan and manage tourism products based on the appreciation and conservation of heritage.
• ProgramaProgramme

  Cultural Heritage: Definitions and historical evolution Culture, identity, and collective memory Heritage and cultural tourism Digital heritage and new forms of enjoyment Main international conventions and Portuguese legislation Theories of interpretation Social responsibility and heritage education Development of cultural itineraries
• ObjectivosObjectives

  By the end of the course, students should be able to: Critically understand the concepts of cultural heritage, memory, identity, and tourism. Distinguish different types of heritage and recognize their touristic and symbolic value. Analyse national and international policies, conventions, and safeguarding instruments. Assess the impacts of tourism on heritage and propose sustainable management strategies. Apply heritage interpretation principles in the creation of meaningful tourism experiences. Identify and inventory heritage resources with tourism potential. Design proposals for cultural tourism itineraries and products based on best practices. Adopt an ethical and responsible attitude in mediating between culture, economy, and society.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Chica-Olmo, J., Vuji¿i¿, M., Castanho, R. A., Stankov, U., Martinelli, E. (eds.) (2024), Sustainable Tourism, Culture and Heritage Promotion: Development, Management and Connectivity, Cham, Switzerland, Springer. Evans, G. (2024). Cultural Spaces, Production and Consumption. Routledge Figueira, L. M. (2013). Manual para Elaboração de Roteiros de Turismo Cultural. Tomar: Instituto Politécnico de Tomar. Filiopoulos, A., Poulaki, P. (2023) The Development and Management of Slow Tourism Through the ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’, Tourism innovation in the digital era, Emerald. McKercher, B., & du Cros, H. (2002). Cultural Tourism: The Partnership Between Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management. New York: Routledge. Sarmento, C., & Pascoal, S. C. (2020). Cultural Tourism and Heritage in Northern Portugal. Newcastle upon Tyne, Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Yu, P., Lertcharnrit, T., Smith, G. S. (2023). Heritage and Cultural Heritage Tourism: International Perspectives, Cham, Springer.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The course prioritizes active and participatory methodologies, combining dialogued lectures with problem-based learning (PBL), case studies, fieldwork, and cultural itinerary design projects. Techniques for heritage mapping and inventory will be integrated, as well as simulated practices of cultural management and mediation. The use of debates, role-play, and collaborative workshops stimulates critical reflection, while the development of a cultural tourism itinerary (as a final project) promotes the practical application of content, reinforcing the connection between theory, ethics, and professionalization.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  Elemento	Peso
  Atividades	30%
  Trabalho final	30%
  Teste	40%