ISLA IPGT 23130

Fundamentals of Tourism

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The Fundamentals of Tourism course unit, delivered in the first year of the Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Management, has an introductory and foundational role within the degree programme. It provides students with the conceptual frameworks required to understand tourism as a historical, social, economic, institutional and technological phenomenon. Its scope encompasses the historical development of tourism, the sector's ethical and institutional organisation, the components of the tourism system, tourism products, supply and demand, as well as the study of tourists, their motivations, typologies and decision-making processes.  The relevance of the course unit to the degree programme lies in its contribution to the development of a shared conceptual language and an integrated and critical understanding of the tourism sector.
• ProgramaProgramme

  A historical perspective on tourism Analysis of the tourism phenomenon The structure and organisation of tourism The tourist Ethics, organisations and institutional structure Tourism in the postmodern era Career prospects and the labour market
• ObjectivosObjectives

  By the end of the course, students should be able to: Understand the concepts, definitions and historical development of the tourism phenomenon Describe the tourism system and its components: demand, supply, space and operators Distinguish between types of tourism and tourist profiles based on motivation and behaviour Analysise the institutional structure and tourism organisations at national and international level Recognise career opportunities and labour market trends in the tourism sector Relate tourism to the principles of sustainability and the SDGs. Transferable skills: teamwork, academic oral and written communication, critical and reflective thinking, responsibility and autonomy.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Boniface, B., Cooper, C., & Cooper, R. (2021). Worldwide Destinations: The Geography of Travel and Tourism (8th ed.). Routledge. Christou, P. (2022). The History and Evolution of Tourism. CABI. Cunha, L.; Abrantes, A. (2019). Introdução ao Turismo, 6ª Ed. Lisboa: Lidel.  ISBN: 9789897524332  Fletcher, J., Fyall, A., Gilbert, S.W. (2017). Tourism: Principles and Practice (6th ed.). Pearson Goeldner, C., & Ritchies, J. R. (2012). Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies (12th ed.). Wiley. Ignarra, L. R. (2013). Fundamentos do Turismo (3ª ed.). São Paulo: Cengage Learning Robinson, P., Luck, M., Smith, S. (2020). Tourism (2nd ed.). Cabi Zuelow, E. (2016). A History of Modern Tourism. Palgrave.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The teaching and learning process combines interactive lectures with active, collaborative and student-centred methodologies. Problem- and project-based learning, case studies, guided debates, independent research and group work are used to apply concepts to real-world tourism contexts. Multimedia resources, collaborative platforms and digital tools support the development of timelines, surveys, tourism platform analysis and the presentation of results. Simulations and decision-making activities enable students to explore issues concerning ethics, sustainability, destination management and tourist behaviour. Artificial intelligence may support research and critical analysis, while respecting transparency, source validation and academic integrity.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  AVALIAÇÃO CONTÍNUA

  Descrição	Ponderação	Componentes da avaliação
  Tarefas em contexto de aula	8%	PRÁTICA 50%
  7 Trabalhos práticos aplicados	6% cada
  Teste final	50%	TEÓRICA 50%

   

  • Assiduidade obrigatória de 70% às aulas lecionadas.
  • Nota mínima de 8 valores obrigatória em cada uma das componentes da avaliação.
  • A entrega tardia dos trabalhos fica sujeita a penalização progressiva consoante a data de entrega: 1% por cada dia de atraso (0,2 valores).
  • O plágio e o uso indevido de IA são passíveis de anulação da avaliação.

   

  ÉPOCA DE RECURSO

  Descrição	Componentes da avaliação
  Projeto semestral (a acordar com a docente e a entregar no dia do Exame)	PRÁTICA 40%
  Prova escrita sobre todos os conteúdos programáticos da UC	TEÓRICA 60%

  • As classificações dos trabalhos práticos da Avaliação Contínua são validadas na Época de Recurso.
  • Nota mínima de 8 valores obrigatória em cada uma das componentes da avaliação.
  • A entrega tardia dos trabalhos fica sujeita a penalização progressiva consoante a data de entrega: 1% por cada dia de atraso (0,2 valores).
  • O plágio e o uso indevido de IA são passíveis de anulação da avaliação.