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

 The seminar therefore aims to explore the historical evolution of tourism, relating it to the major political, social, economic, and cultural changes that have characterized the contemporary age. In addition, the evolution of tourism since the Second World War will be analyzed, relating it to the continuous diversification of reasons for traveling and the consequent emergence of the concept of “tourisms.”Students will be expected to acquire knowledge and skills in the historical field and be able to transfer them to their own field of study or work.

At the end of the course, students should have acquired a basic understanding of the history of tourism, placing it within the context of contemporary history. They should also be able to interpret tourism as a social phenomenon, with particular reference to its evolution over time. They should also be familiar with the topics covered in the course, be able to apply the knowledge acquired, have developed critical thinking skills, and be able to communicate their knowledge externally, even if they decide to pursue more advanced courses related to the topics covered.

The program will focus on the following topics:
- History of tourism, definition, description of the phenomenon, and state of the art of historical research;
- Travel and experiences in the 19th century: from the Grand Tour to the first forms of organized and mass travel;
- The evolution of tourism in Italy in the first half of the 20th century;
- Fascism and tourism and the massification of tourism;
- Development and diversification since the Second World War, with particular attention to incoming tourism in relation to global geopolitical changes
- Concept and classification of ‘types of tourism’;
- Environmental impact and development of the territory, between past and future prospects.

The seminar will consist of a total of 24 hours (3 credits): 18 hours of lectures, supported by readings and screenings, and the remainder through other activities agreed upon with the instructor.
Attendance is mandatory, with a minimum of 75% of the lessons (= 18 hours) required for recognition of the seminar.

Students' preparation will be assessed through a written test consisting of the drafting of an in-depth text on one of the topics covered during the seminar, aimed at ascertaining the skills acquired. The final assessment will be expressed as Pass or Fail.

For students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) or disabilities, please review the support procedures and accommodations provided by the University, particularly the necessary procedures for exam support.

Annunziata Berrino, Storia del turismo, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2011.

Inserire qui il testo in inglese (massimo 4000 caratteri). Non eliminare l’indicazione “English” tra le parentesi quadre; è necessaria per la creazione dell’etichetta di visualizzazione del testo in inglese. Una volta inseriti i testi eliminare queste indicazioni in modo che non risultino visibili agli studenti.