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ISLA IPGT 23586

Sociology of Leisure

Tourism Management
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    In general terms, it is intended that at the end of the semester students will be able to understand: - sociology as a science that studies Leisure and Tourism. - the main authors of Sociology, the Sociology of Leisure and Tourism. - Tourism as a social and sociological phenomenon. -the function of Leisure in society. - the role of Tourism in society. - the sociological function of tourism and the contributions of the sociology of tourism - tourism as a social process of transformation and development in contemporary societies.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    1. From Sociology to Sociology of Leisure and Tourism  1.1. Theoretical approaches to Sociology as a Science. 1.2. From the sociology of work to the sociology of leisure 1.3. Theoretical approaches to the Sociology of Leisure   2. Tourism as a phenomenon and object of sociological study 2.1. The origin and focus of the sociology of tourism 2.2. Tourism and globalization 2.3. Tourism and the leisure society 2.4. Tourism and the consumer society   3. Policies, social agents and behavior in tourism 3.1. The structure and functioning of the tourist system 3.2. Social agents in tourism: characteristics, roles and social functions 3.3. Tourist: changing profiles and behaviors 3.4. Sociologic relationship between tourists (visitors) and the local community (visited)   4. The social consequences of tourism 4.1. Sociocultural impacts of tourism 4.2. Socio-economic impacts of tourism 4.3. Socio-environmental impacts of tourism 4.4. The need of sustainability in tourism
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    In specific terms, it is intended that at the end of the semester students will be able to: - differentiate the main theoretical approaches of Sociology - differentiate the main theoretical approaches of the Sociology of Leisure - characterize Leisure and Tourism as phenomena and objects of study in Sociology - differentiate the main theoretical approaches to the phenomenon of tourism - explain to what extent tourism is a social construction of modern societies - specify the role of globalization and the leisure and consumer society in the social phenomenon called tourism - characterize the main social agents in the phenomenon of tourism and their respective social functions - characterize tourist profiles and behaviors (Supply and Demand). - understand the impacts of tourism and find solutions to negative impacts on tourist destinations.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Atasoy, B. (2024). Sociology and Tourism: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Tourismology, 10(2), 121-134. https://doi.org/10.26650/jot.2024.10.2.1452270 Apostolopoulos, Y.; Leivadi, S.; Yiannakis, A. (2013). The Sociology of Tourism: Theoretical and Empirical Investigations. Oxon: Routledge Cohen, S. & Cohen, E. (2017). New directions in the sociology of tourism, Current Issues in Tourism, DOI: 10.1080/13683500.2017.1347151 Dias, R. (2003). Sociologia do Turismo. São Paulo: Atlas. Guiddens, A. (2013). Sociologia 9ª Edição. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. Marques, J. F., Rodrigues, T., & Cruz, A. R. (2025). Introdução à Sociologia do Lazer e do Turismo. Edições Sílabo. Sharpley, R. (2018). Tourim, Tourists and Society. Oxon: Routledge Urry, J., & Larsen, J. (2011). The Tourist Gaze 3.0. SAGE Publications.
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Active Learning can be used in this course, promoting practical activities that involve students directly in the learning process, such as case studies, simulations and practical projects. Problem-based Learning (PBL) will also be applied by developing a problem-situation related to labour rights such as the human rights of tourism workers. We will also apply Collaborative Learning which promotes collaboration between students, encouraging them to work in groups to make presentations on topics related to the sociology of tourism.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    5
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não
  • AvaliaçãoEvaluation

    AVALIAÇÃO CONTÍNUA:

    Descrição

    Ponderação

    Teste individual único

    50%

    Trabalho de grupo

    35%
    Participação

    5%

    NB:

    • Nota mínima de 7,5 valores obrigatória em cada uma das componentes da avaliação
    • Assiduidade mínima 75% das aulas ministradas (exceto TE)
    • Submissão do trabalho final no Moodle
    • Todos os trabalhos que não forem realizados nas datas estipuladas serão penalizados com 10% na nota

     

    AVALIAÇÃO FINAL (1ª E 2º ÉPOCAS)

    Descrição

    Ponderação

    Exame escrito individual

    60%

    Trabalho Semestral (Obrigatório)

    40%

    NB:

    • Nota mínima de 7,5 valores obrigatória em cada uma das componentes da avaliação
    • Submissão do trabalho final no Moodle até às 23 h 59 m do dia do Exame
    • Nota do trabalho da época normal é validada para a Época de Recurso
    • Não há lugar a Apresentação oral do trabalho