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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 working time to leisure time. Leisure throughout history. 2. Theoretical approaches in sociology. Sociology as a science. Society. Main theoretical schools of thought. 3. The sociology of leisure. Main theoretical schools of thought. 4. Tourism as a social construct. Tourism as a social invention and practice. Tourism as a phenomenon and subject of sociological study. Main schools of thought, authors and trends in the sociology of tourism. 4.1. The social consequences of tourism: Sociocultural impacts of tourism; Socio-economic impacts of tourism; Socio-environmental impacts of tourism; The need for social 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
    In this CU, Active Learning may be employed, promoting practical activities that directly involve students in the learning process, such as case studies, simulations and practical projects. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) will also be applied by developing a problem scenario relating to the social consequences of tourism in tourist destinations and/or for tourism workers. We will also apply Collaborative Learning, which promotes collaboration amongst students, encouraging them to work in groups to deliver 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

    40% (20% relatório escrito + 20% apresentação oral -individual)
    Dois trabalhos de aula (individual)

    10%

    NB:

    • Nota mínima de 8 valores obrigatória em cada uma das componentes da avaliação
    • Submissão do trabalho final no Moodle
    • Presença obrigatória em, pelo menos, 70% das aulas dadas
    • De acordo com o Regulamento de Avaliação em vigor, a Avaliação Contínua é obrigatória.

     

    AVALIAÇÃO FINAL (Exame de Recurso e Exame de Época Especial)

    Descrição

    Ponderação

    Exame escrito individual

    60%

    Trabalho Semestral individual (Obrigatório)

    40%

    NB:

    • Nota mínima de 8 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
    • A nota do trabalho da época normal é validada para todas as Épocas de Exames
    • É obrigatória a apresentação oral do trabalho na data marcada para a realização do Exame.