Tourism Geography
Code: 104952Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism | FB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Francesc Romagosa Casals
- Email :
- francesc.romagosa@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Raul Suhett de Morais
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites.
Objectives
The course aims at introducing the geographical knowledge of the world with the essential goal of helping students to understand the context where tourism occurs. An introduction is made to general geographical features of the planet Earth, the methods of cartographic representation of the territory, using maps as basic tools of geographic science, and to other basic geographical concepts. This course explores tools to analyze the current situation of tourism at the global and regional scale. The main geographical characteristics of the different regions of the planet are identified in order to understand their tourism development. The contents of this subject will allow future graduates in tourism to have essential knowledge to develop their professional activity, as well as tools to understand the current world, the tourism sector and its global challenges.
At the end of the course, students must:
- Know the general geographical aspects of the planet Earth.
- Learn the basic techniques of representing the Earth with maps, as well as how to interpret a map correctly and its basic characteristics.
- Understand the basic geographical characteristics of the various regional areas of the planet.
- Describe the main characteristics of tourism regions and tourism flows worldwide.
- Be aware, from a geographical perspective, of the global challenges in which tourism development is framed, especially climate change and its effects.
Learning outcomes
- CM10 (Carry out projects that can improve the distribution of tourist flows.) Carry out projects that can improve the distribution of tourist flows.
- CM11 (Design presentations on destinations and tourism resources that take into account the sector’s sustainability principles.) Design presentations on destinations and tourism resources that take into account the sector’s sustainability principles.
- KM12 (Identify the basic geographic principles of tourism.) Identify the basic geographic principles of tourism.
- KM13 (Associate global destinations and geographic resources with tourism development.) Associate global destinations and geographic resources with tourism development.
- KM14 (Identify geographic gender inequalities in the tourism sector.) Identify geographic gender inequalities in the tourism sector.
- SM17 (Classify the main tourist destinations and regional resources.) Classify the main tourist destinations and regional resources.
- SM18 (Analyse the environmental and social impact of the main regional tourist resources nearby.) Analyse the environmental and social impact of the main regional tourist resources nearby.
Contents
1. Introduction: Geography and Tourism
1.1. Introduction to geography. Basic concepts
1.2. Planet Earth
1.3. Geographic representation: Maps and Cartography
2. Global Physical and Tourism Geography
2.1. General physical geography data
2.2. Climate and tourism
2.3. Natural regions of the planet. Characteristics and tourism development
2.4. The oceans
3. Global Human and Tourism Geography
3.1. General human geography
3.2. Main tourism regions: Tourism at the global scale
3.3. Europe
3.4. America
3.5. Africa
3.6. Asia and the Pacific region
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical assignments | 35 | 1.4 | CM10, CM11, KM12, KM13, KM14, SM17, SM18 |
| Tutorials | 1 | 0.04 | CM10, CM11, KM12, KM13, KM14, SM17, SM18 |
| Study | 55 | 2.2 | CM10, CM11, KM12, KM13, KM14, SM17, SM18 |
| Classroom activities (theory and practical activities) | 56 | 2.24 | CM10, CM11, KM12, KM13, KM14, SM17, SM18 |
The course has three parallel operating dynamics:
a) In-person sessions: Two-hour sessions led by the teacher which combine theoretical explanations with practical activities to consolidate concepts. These sessions include audiovisual support and material to conduct the practical part.
b) Practical evaluation activities: Throughout the course, practical activities will be proposed. Related to the theoretical part of the subject, they will contribute to the final grade. Some of these activities will be carried out in class, while others will have to be done as autonomous activities.
c) Use of the Virtual Campus: Moodle platform will be used as an information source and as a communication channel between teacher and students. In Moodle, students will find complementary material, the syllabus, the activities' guidelines (these activities will also be delivered through the Virtual Campus), the qualifications and the forums that the students must use to communicate with the professor outside of the class (\"Announcements\" and \"FAQ forum\", to which all students without exception must be subscribed).
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second exam parcial | 25% | 1.5 | 0.06 | CM10, CM11, KM12, KM13, KM14, SM17, SM18 |
| First partial exam | 25% | 1.5 | 0.06 | CM10, CM11, KM12, KM13, KM14, SM17, SM18 |
| Practical activities | 50% | 0 | 0 | CM10, CM11, KM12, KM13, KM14, SM17, SM18 |
1. CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
The continuous assessment for this course consists of the following system:
a) A set of practical activities, some of them individually completed, some others in group, some of them carried out in class, while others autonomously.
b) Two midterm exams, which will assess the theoretical part of the course.
A minimum score of 4 out of 10 is required in each of the two midterm exams in order to average them into the final grade. If this score is not achieved or the student does not attend one of the midterm exams, the corresponding exam(s) must be retaken on the day of the final exam. The remaining activities cannot be retaken.
The course will be graded as NOT ASSESSED if the student takes part in fewer than half of the assessment activities.
2. SINGLE ASSESSMENT
This course allows for the possibility of single assessment with the authorization of the teaching staff and course coordination. This authorization must be obtained within the first month of classes. Dates to be respected will be clearly communicated.
The single assessment is based on the following components:
a) The one-time submission of a content portfolio specifically prepared for the single assessment. The completeness of the document and the quality of the responses to the various activities will be assessed. This submission takes place on the day of the final exam and accounts for 40% of the final grade. Attendance at at least one tutoring session is mandatory in order to submit this work.
b) A theoretical exam that will cover the entire course content. It will take place on the day of the final exam and will count for 60% of the final grade.
A minimum score of 4 out of 10 is required in each assessed component for the scores to count toward the final grade.
IRREGULARITIES AND THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.
The use of artificial intelligence in this course is only permitted for preparatory purposes (such as information searches, text correction, or translation) in activities explicitly authorized by the teaching staff. In any case, if it is used, the student must: (i) identify the parts that were generated using AI; (ii) specify the tools used; and (iii) include a critical reflection on how these tools influenced the process and final outcome of the activity. Lack of transparency regarding the use of AI in assessable activities will be considered academic dishonesty and will result in the activity being graded with a 0.
Bibliography
- Barrado, Diego & Calabuig, Jordi (2001). Geografía mundial del turismo. Madrid: Ed. Síntesis.
- Blanco, Asunción et al. (2021). Diccionario de turismo. Madrid: Ediciones Cátedra.
- Boniface, Brian; Cooper, Chris & Cooper, Robyn (2020). Worldwide destinations. The geography of travel and tourism (8th edition). London: Routledge.
- Crespi, Montserrat & Planells, Margarita (2011). Destinos turísticos. Madrid: Ed. Síntesis.
- Duhamel, Philippe (2018). Géographie du tourisme et des loisirs: dynamiques, acteurs, territoires. Paris: Armand Colin.
- Marston, Sallie A. (2017). World regions in global context. Harlow: Pearson Education.
- Martín, Eva Mª & Nieto, Aurelio (2014). Territorio y turismo mundial. Análisis geográfico. Madrid: Ed. Centro de Estudios Ramón Areces.
- UN Tourism. E-libray: https://www.e-unwto.org/ (Documents i estadístiques sobre turisme internacional d'accés lliure a través del catàleg electrònic de les biblioteques de la UAB).
- World Economic Forum (2024). Travel & Tourism Development Index. Geneva.
- Zygmunt, Karolina (2021). Viajar y escribir en la era del turismo de masas: relatos de viajes contemporáneos por la Ruta de la Seda. Madrid: Editorial CSIC.
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Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (TE) Theory | 2 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |