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Tourism Sociology
| Code: | MSOCI030 | Acronym: | ST |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Sociology |
Instance: 2025/2026 - 1S 
| Active? | Yes |
| Responsible unit: | Department of Sociology |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Masters in Sociology |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSOCI | 15 | Study plan | 1 | - | 6 | 41 | 162 |
Teaching Staff - Responsibilities
| Teacher | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Natália Maria Azevedo Casqueira |
Teaching - Hours
| Theoretical and practical : | 3,00 |
| Type | Teacher | Classes | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical and practical | Totals | 1 | 3,00 |
| Natália Maria Azevedo Casqueira | 3,00 |
Teaching language
PortugueseObjectives
To acquire knowledge and theoretical and methodological skills in the field of sociology of tourism.
To analyze the sociological theories of the tourism phenomenon since the 2nd half of the 20th century.
To analyze the relationship between tourism and society within the context of globalization.
To gain knowledge of the Portuguese society from the perspective of tourism practices and policies.
Learning outcomes and competences
Ability to analyze the issues concerning the phenomenon of tourism.
Ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to multi-institutional contexts and informal areas.
Analytical, critical and synthetic skills and oral and written communication skills.
Information management skills (research, selection and analysis), autonomous and team work.
Ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to multi-institutional contexts and informal areas.
Analytical, critical and synthetic skills and oral and written communication skills.
Information management skills (research, selection and analysis), autonomous and team work.
Working method
PresencialPre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)
Does not apply.Program
1. The "Invention of tourism" and the Western modernity
2. Tourism, mobility and differentiation in the social space
3. Globalization, touristic experience and authenticity
4. Tourism settings, sustainability and impacts
2. Tourism, mobility and differentiation in the social space
3. Globalization, touristic experience and authenticity
4. Tourism settings, sustainability and impacts
Mandatory literature
AAVV; Annals of Tourism Research Available https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/annals-of-tourism-research/issuesAAVV; Current Issues in Tourism Available https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rcit20
AAVV; Journal of Sustainable Tourism Available https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rsus20
AAVV; Tourist Studies Available https://journals.sagepub.com/home/TOU
Stephen Wearing; Tourist cultures. ISBN: 9780761949985
Tazim Jamal; The Sage handbook of tourism studies. ISBN: 9781446208755
Teaching methods and learning activities
Classes with theoretical exposure, empirical illustration and participation of students in their research and discussion. Organization of conferences and site visits related with the program. Support for students in the construction of the individual project: bibliographical research, collection and processing of information, discussion and framing of theoretical matters based on the students' thematic and empirical choices. A set of elements are available on the Moodle platform: complementary bibliography, developed summaries, teaching materials, assessment, discussion forums and tutorial guidance.
Software
Não se aplica.keywords
Social sciences > SociologyEvaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final examAssessment Components
| Designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Teste | 40,00 |
| Trabalho prático ou de projeto | 60,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Estudo autónomo | 65,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 39,00 |
| Elaboração de projeto | 58,00 |
| Total: | 162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
- 1 writen test
- 1 individual project
All the assessment components are required.
The written test focuses on the theoretical contents of the program. The individual project focuses on a topic to be discussed between the teacher and the student, in conjunction with the program contents and the interests and professional skills of the students in the field of tourism. Both components are carried out throughout the semester and delivered on dates to be indicated by the teacher at the beginning of classes.
Failure to pass the curricular unit (with failure due to lack of an assessment component) implies that the student must complete new assessment components during the supplementary period: written test and individual project. On the first day of assessment of the supplementary period, the new project statement is made available on the course page.
- 1 individual project
All the assessment components are required.
The written test focuses on the theoretical contents of the program. The individual project focuses on a topic to be discussed between the teacher and the student, in conjunction with the program contents and the interests and professional skills of the students in the field of tourism. Both components are carried out throughout the semester and delivered on dates to be indicated by the teacher at the beginning of classes.
Failure to pass the curricular unit (with failure due to lack of an assessment component) implies that the student must complete new assessment components during the supplementary period: written test and individual project. On the first day of assessment of the supplementary period, the new project statement is made available on the course page.
Calculation formula of final grade
- writen test - 40%
- individual project - 60% (40% for the final version and 20% for the oral presentation of ongoing version's project)
In order to be approved in this course, the final classification must be equal to or higher than 10 values. The classification of each component must be less than 9,5 values.
During the supplementary period, the weights attributed to the components will be maintained: 40%, written test; 60%, individual project, final written version.
Examinations or Special Assignments
Does not apply.Internship work/project
Does not apply.Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Students who, in accordance with the evaluation standards of FLUP, are not covered by the attendance component are required to contact the teacher at the beginning of the classes.
To carry out the individual project throughout the semester and deliver it on the date indicated for the normal period, these students must carry out an oral presentation of the ongoing version's project on the proposed dates. The weights assigned to the assessment components are those provided for in the curricular unit: 60% for the individual project (40% final written presentation and 20% oral presentation ongoing version) and 40% for the individual test.
To carry out the individual project throughout the semester and deliver it on the date indicated for the normal period, these students must carry out an oral presentation of the ongoing version's project on the proposed dates. The weights assigned to the assessment components are those provided for in the curricular unit: 60% for the individual project (40% final written presentation and 20% oral presentation ongoing version) and 40% for the individual test.
Classification improvement
The improvement of final classification is carried out in accordance with the rules of FLUP. It is possible to improve the final classification of individual test. The final classification is the result of the weighted average, and according to the weights assigned, of the highest classifications obtained by the student in the assessment components provided for in the curricular unit.
Observations
The students should consult the assessment document and all materials available online.
The teacher will display at the beginning of the classes the opening hours for students.
Teacher contacts:
Natália Azevedo
Office 248, Tower B; Locker 199, Tower B
E-mail: nazevedo@letras.up.pt
The teacher will display at the beginning of the classes the opening hours for students.
Teacher contacts:
Natália Azevedo
Office 248, Tower B; Locker 199, Tower B
E-mail: nazevedo@letras.up.pt
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