Corsi di Studio del Dipartimento di Lingue e Letterature straniere e Culture moderne

 

The lab means to offer an in-depth study of the tourist phenomenon seen in ananthropological perspective, its research including methods and techniques. It aims to provide the suitable theoretical tools for investigating the relationship between tourists and local communities in a perspective of responsible tourism, aimed at raising awareness and individual growth of citizens and promoting a life style and solidarity of consumption.

 

 

• Basic knowledge of the key concepts of anthropology applicable to the field of tourism and the ability to use them critically.
• Ability to use the tools of anthropology to critically interpret contemporary cultural and intercultural processes and to deal with cultural differences, demonstrating autonomy of judgement and originality.
• Enhancement of communication skills functional to the expression and transmission of the contents of anthropological knowledge and its methods, through the use of linguistically and technologically appropriate means, tools and communication systems.
• Acquisition of methodological and intellectual tools to deal critically with contemporary social contexts from an anthropological perspective.

 

 

 

The concepts and knowledge of the anthropological sciences, research methods and techniques will be the starting point for specifically investigating tourism defined as "sustainable", a phenomenon with multiple implications - environmental, social and identity - that operates with respect for the environment and cultures and is committed to building real alternatives to mass tourism. As a form of tourism that supports the traveller and the territory by building opportunities for the future, it will be the stimulus for a comparison and a critical reading of the imagery produced by the tourism industry.

 

Teaching is divided into 48 hours of frontal teaching, integrated with discussions, meetings with experts, photographic and video-ethnographic materials, which implies strong involvement of students and their interaction with the teachers.

 

Students' preparation will be tested by means of an oral examination, in Italian, in the presence of the students. The test will consist of an interview on the topics in the syllabus, aimed at ascertaining knowledge of the text agreed upon during the lessons, and in the ppt presentation of the simulation of a solidarity tourism product chosen during the lessons in agreement with the teachers. The assessment will be expressed in thirtieths.

 

Some lessons will be integrated with video and photo viewing. Teachers and experts are involved in specific areas investigated during the course.

For students with physical disabilities, dyslexia, and other specific learning difficulties, please visit the University's support page (https://www.unito.it/servizi/lo-studio/studenti-con-disabilita) and admission information (https://www.unito.it/accoglienza-studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsaopen_in_newopen_in_new).
The procedures for requesting support during exams can be found here: https://www.unito.it/servizi/lo-studio/studenti-e-studentesse-con-disabilita/supporto-studenti-e-studentesse-con

Students with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties are required to inform the lecturer at the beginning of the course in order to agree on an individual study programme tailored to their needs, including appropriate compensation and dispensation measures for examinations.

 

Guidance on the examination text will be provided in the course of the lectures.

 

Place and time of reception:

Aldo Moro Complex, via Sant'Ottavio 18, 2nd floor, room F, by appointment.