Base Knowledge
Non applicable
Teaching Methodologies
A range of teaching and learning methodologies will be adopted combining theoretical and practical approaches. At the beginning of each program’s topic, lectures will deliver the theories and concepts necessary for the construction of required analytical frameworks. This will be complemented with the lecture and analysis of relevant texts and papers on environmental issues, as well as through case studies within the tourism development context. Group work and debates will be encouraged as to incentivate self-training in the field of environment management applied to tourism.
Learning Results
1. Raise awareness about the necessity of adopting responsible approaches considering the main challenges posed to tourism development in the context of natural heritage and ecotourism;
2. Identify the main national and international guidelines focused on promoting sustainable tourism, ethics and corporate social responsibility;
3. Promote the rational use of resources by integrating responsible management practices that consolidate the competitiveness of tourism enterprises and ecotourism destinations;
4. Develop analytical skills regarding the impacts of tourism and the implementation of tools and mechanisms as to minimize those impacts, in particular, by conserving natural heritage and promoting ecotourism
Program
1. Evolution of the framework on sustainable development and tourism
1.1 Key stages of the institutional debate for sustainable development
1.2 Tourism and climate change
1.3 Principles and strategic guidelines at the international and national level
2. Ecotourism and sustainable development
2.1 Concepts of ecotourism and sustainable development
2.2 Agenda 2030: Development Sustainable Goals
3. Sustainable development of tourism companies and destinations
3.1. Key areas of intervention
3.2 Certification tools and ecolabels
3.3 Tools for the preservation of natural heritage
4. Social responsibility in tourism
4.1. Economic, environmental and social impacts of tourism
4.2 The Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
4.3. Corporate Social Responsibility
4.3.1. Internal and external dimensions of CSR
4.3.2. Best practices case studies: contribution to the well-being of stakeholders
Curricular Unit Teachers
José Manuel Oliveira CardosoGrading Methods
Continuous evaluation:
- 2 Written tests = 50.0% (25% each assessment)
- Group / Practical work = 40.0%
- Participation in classes and exercices, attendance = 10.0%
Final exam: 1 written test = 100.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
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