Teaching code

4S002936

Teacher

Emanuela Bullado

Coordinatore

Emanuela Bullado

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-GGR/02 - ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

Period

II semestre (Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Feb 13, 2023 al May 27, 2023.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to underline the main features of tourism in its geographical aspects. Starting from an introduction on general definitions of touristic phenomenon, then the focus will be moved on the territorial approach (location theoretical models; the Tourism Area Life Cycle; globalization impact on tourism; new forms of tourism). Emphasis should be paid to the relationship between tourism and culture and their historical and environmental impact. The Italian tourism industry will be analyzed in its structural composition and looking at the international contest. At the end of the course students will be able to understand and analyze the different backgrounds under a geographical point of view, to work through different scenarios in the touristic sector.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Knowledge of the basics of geography. However, some concepts will be taken up again during the course

Program

The course aims to outline the essential characteristics of tourism in its geographical implications. After an introductory part dedicated to the general and defining aspects of the tourism phenomenon, we will focus on the more specifically territorial dimensions (spatial modeling; life cycle of the tourist region; impact of globalization on the dynamics of tourism; new forms of organization and management of tourist spaces ). Particular emphasis will be given to the tourism-culture relationship and to the historical-cultural and landscape-environmental values. Finally, the Italian tourism sector will be studied in depth, in its typological and structural articulations and in the international competitive context. At the end of the course the student must have acquired the skills to - understand and analyze the geographic - tourist characteristics of the different territorial contexts; - outline possible operational scenarios

Program

General aspects of the geography of tourism Tourism spaces and organizational-territorial models Indicators linked to the measurement of flows and the related environmental impact The life cycle of the tourist region The evolutionary process of tourism on an international scale Trends in progress in the development of tourist flows The different forms of tourism The concept of the Local Tourism System Tourism policies and the importance of tourism marketing Case study analysis

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Lectures with the use of synthetic support material (slides) and / or distance teaching methods, in relation to the provisions of the law and the provisions that will be adopted by the University bodies. Presentation of case studies The didactic material presented during the lessons will be made available on the e-learning platform in conjunction with the development of the topics covered.

Learning assessment procedures

The face-to-face exam includes a written test, consisting of open-ended questions / multiple choice quizzes, relating to the topics contained in the program. Each answer is associated with a score expressed in 30ths. For those attending, the questions will focus on the manual, on the in-depth analysis of the individual topics and on the case studies dealt with in the classroom and made available via the e-learning platform. For non-attending students, the questions will focus on the manual and on the in-depth text suggested in the program and on the material made available through the e-learning platform. For both the written test is aimed at ascertaining the knowledge of the topics in the program. In addition to the course contents, clarity of presentation, mastery of the geographical lexicon and spelling and syntactic correctness will also be evaluated.

Evaluation criteria

Ability to organize knowledge of the discipline and competence in the use of specific vocabulary.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

vote out of thirty

Exam language

Italiano