ID:
L00953
Duration (hours):
36
CFU:
6
SSD:
STORIA ECONOMICA
Located in:
PESCARA
Url:
MODERN LANGUAGES FOR MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION/CORSO GENERICO Year: 2
Year:
2026
Course Catalogue:
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (01/10/2026 - 15/01/2027)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The teaching aims to acquire the knowledge deemed necessary for understanding the history and economics of sustainable tourism,
highlighting its highlight its dynamics, aspects and critical issues.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
*KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
The student/student upon completion of the course will be able to:
- recognize the types of tourism that have emerged over the centuries, identifying their modes and economic effects.
- refer to the aspects and particularities of sustainable tourism,
- use appropriate and relevant terminology.
*ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
The student/student at the end of the course will be able to:
-identify the evolution of the historical development of the tourism sector and its reflections in local and national economies.
*COMMUNICATION SKILLS
At the end of the course the student/student will have acquired the ability communicative ability to expose and discuss, also in a critical way, the historical evolution of tourism and the effects produced in the relevant economic context, with particular attention to sustainable tourism.
* ABILITY TO LEARN
At the end of the course, the student/student will have acquired autonomy in the learning and development of knowledge to be employed both to entry into the work environment and in the continuation of studies. The ability to learn is acquired and developed through participation, including interactive participation, in traditional classroom lectures.
*INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to form independent judgments regarding the material covered in class. The student will be able to understand the stages of the historical and economic development of tourism, interpreting them critically in the context of specific historical periods and the ways in which different types of tourism emerged. Furthermore, the student will be able to discuss the concepts and dynamics of sustainable tourism. These competencies will be assessed during the course examinations.
Course Prerequisites
no prerequisite
Teaching Methods
The course is divided into 36 hours of frontal teaching which will cover theoretical topics developed by the teacher.
Attendance is optional, but recommended.
Assessment Methods
Type of examination: oral
Method of verifying learning
The verification of learning will be carried out through an oral test, consisting of questions aimed at verifying the knowledge of the topics under examination, as well as the ability to understand, autonomy of judgment and communication skills. The assessment will consider the appropriate use of language, the ability to make connections between different topics and the ability to interact critically on the topics proposed by the lecturer. The oral examination will be assessed by a score expressed in thirtieths.
A mark from 0 to 17 expresses an insufficient test, lacking the minimum elements as regards knowledge of the discipline and the ability to identify the routes and types of tourism, the economic aspect of the sector with particular reference to the dynamics and historical economic effects of sustainable tourism.
For tests that are at least sufficient, assessment will be based on the achievement of each of the expected learning objectives and all the expected learning outcomes, according to the following scale:
score of 18: sufficient;
19-22: more than sufficient;
23-26: good;
27-29: very good;
30: excellent.
Honours is awarded when the examination, with the highest mark, consists of answers expressing an excellent level of independent
judgement, communication skills and learning ability.
The assessment will be expressed in thirtieths. Students may access the examination sessions after regular online
registration.
Students with disabilities, specific learning disorders (SLD), or other special educational needs (SEN) may benefit from individualized examination arrangements, in accordance with current legislation and the provisions set out in the University's Service Charter (https://www.unich.it/sites/default/files/2024-02/carta_dei_servizi_0.pdf), subject to prior agreement with the course instructor.
To request compensatory measures and/or accommodations, students must contact the CON_TE_STO Service, following the procedure described in the University's Service Charter.
Students are encouraged to contact the course instructor during the teaching period, or in any case well in advance of the examination date, in order to discuss the examination format and any accommodations that may be provided.
For guidance and information about the support services available at the University, students may also contact the Department's Academic Contact Person:
Prof. Adele Bianco
Email: adele.bianco@unich.it
Method of verifying learning
The verification of learning will be carried out through an oral test, consisting of questions aimed at verifying the knowledge of the topics under examination, as well as the ability to understand, autonomy of judgment and communication skills. The assessment will consider the appropriate use of language, the ability to make connections between different topics and the ability to interact critically on the topics proposed by the lecturer. The oral examination will be assessed by a score expressed in thirtieths.
A mark from 0 to 17 expresses an insufficient test, lacking the minimum elements as regards knowledge of the discipline and the ability to identify the routes and types of tourism, the economic aspect of the sector with particular reference to the dynamics and historical economic effects of sustainable tourism.
For tests that are at least sufficient, assessment will be based on the achievement of each of the expected learning objectives and all the expected learning outcomes, according to the following scale:
score of 18: sufficient;
19-22: more than sufficient;
23-26: good;
27-29: very good;
30: excellent.
Honours is awarded when the examination, with the highest mark, consists of answers expressing an excellent level of independent
judgement, communication skills and learning ability.
The assessment will be expressed in thirtieths. Students may access the examination sessions after regular online
registration.
Students with disabilities, specific learning disorders (SLD), or other special educational needs (SEN) may benefit from individualized examination arrangements, in accordance with current legislation and the provisions set out in the University's Service Charter (https://www.unich.it/sites/default/files/2024-02/carta_dei_servizi_0.pdf), subject to prior agreement with the course instructor.
To request compensatory measures and/or accommodations, students must contact the CON_TE_STO Service, following the procedure described in the University's Service Charter.
Students are encouraged to contact the course instructor during the teaching period, or in any case well in advance of the examination date, in order to discuss the examination format and any accommodations that may be provided.
For guidance and information about the support services available at the University, students may also contact the Department's Academic Contact Person:
Prof. Adele Bianco
Email: adele.bianco@unich.it
Texts
Battilani, P., Vacanze di pochi vacanze di tutti: l'evoluzione del turismo europeo, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2001; A. Berrino, Storia del turismo in Italia, Il Mulino, Bologna, (any edition).
Contents
The teaching of History and Economics of Sustainable Tourism analyzes the historical-economic evolution of the tourism sector with a focus on the typicalities of sustainable tourism.
Course Language
Italian
More information
The teacher receives by appointment on Tuesdays from 11.00 to 13.00.
Write to: natascia.ridolfi@unich.it to arrange an appointment, preferably a week in advance.
Degrees
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MODERN LANGUAGES FOR MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
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