IDENTIFYING DATA 2018_19
Subject (*) ADAPTATION TO GEOGRAPHY AND ECONOMY Code 19635201
Study programme
Wine Tourism Innovation (European Master) (2016)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Optional 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Economics
Geography
Coordinator
GUTIÉRREZ PALOMERO, AARON
E-mail juanantonio.duro@urv.cat
jaume.salvat@urv.cat
aaron.gutierrez@urv.cat
antoni.domenech@urv.cat
Lecturers
DURO MORENO, JUAN ANTONIO
SALVAT SALVAT, JAUME
GUTIÉRREZ PALOMERO, AARON
DOMENECH MONTAÑA, ANTONI
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General description and relevant information L'assignatura pretén ser una introducció al context territorial i econòmic de l'activitat turística (preferentment enoturística) i de l’activitat econòmica en general, especialment dirigida als alumnes que no provinguin d'estudis de ciències socials. Està dividida en dues parts, Geografia i Economia, que es desenvoluparan i avaluaran de forma paral·lela. Cal aprovar les dues parts del curs per aprovar l'assignatura.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1 Identify the different types of wine and learn the processes of wine production, from the processing of raw materials to the production of the final product
 A3 Go in depth into the functioning of tourism systems and acquiring knowledge about the principles of development, management and governance of wine tourism destinations from a sustainable, competitive and responsible perspective
 A7 Assessing the historical, geographical, cultural and social contexts of the main wine-producing regions and integrating them into wine-making innovation programs and design of wine tourism for consumers
 A8 Identify, appreciate and master the wide range of sensory characteristics of wine and the tasting techniques
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT2 Make judgements on the basis of the efficient management and use of information.
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
 CT4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and complex contexts.
 CT5 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
 CT6 Develop skills to manage career development.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1 Know the different grape varieties, their life cycle and the relation with the characteristics of the must
Distinguish viticulture techniques of vineyard management and annual crop maintenance operations
Recognize the processing processes, as well as the necessary equipment for the production of the different types of wine and special wines (sparkling, sweet, fortified and aged)
 A3 Recognize the importance of tourism in the local and regional development of wine-growing areas
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A7 Identify the most relevant geographical indications and combine them with their most relevant features
Evaluate the importance of wines in local gastronomy
Define specific pairings between local gastronomy and produced wines
Situate and describe the tangible and intangible traditions of the territory
Interpret the heritage, history, landscape and the socio-economic and cultural context
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A8 Distinguish the sensorial characteristics of the different wines and special wines
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT2 Make judgements on the basis of the efficient management and use of information.
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
 CT4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and complex contexts.
 CT5 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
 CT6 Develop skills to manage career development.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1) The territorial context Elements of the territory. The landscape
Diversity of rural areas
Sustainability and regional development
Tourism and regional development
Plans , agents and territorial development policies
Tools for territorial analysis and diagnosis
2) Instruments for the analysis of the economic activity Describing an economy: dimensions and indicators used
Case examples
3) Specialization and territorial economic competitiveness Main production sectors and characterization
Tourism : dimensioning and meaning
Dimensions and sectoral indicators to analyze
Case examples
4) Tourism economics Tourism indicators
Tourist iussues and analytical instruments
Case examples

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 0 2
Lecture
A3
36 20 56
IT-based practicals
A3
4 8 12
Presentations / oral communications
A3
A5
8 20 28
Fieldwork/excursions
A3
A5
8 6 14
Assignments
A3
A5
1 33 34
Personal attention
4 0 4
 
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Introduction to the two parts of the course and activities to do.
Lecture Explanation of the main contents of the course , recommended readings
IT-based practicals Research and explanation of the main sources of data for the study of the territory
Presentations / oral communications Oral presentation of two assignments made in pairs (one for the geography part of the course and the other for the economics part).
Fieldwork/excursions Visit to la Terra Alta for learning about the wine tourism activity in the area
Assignments Two assignments:

Geography: Assignment in pairs about the territorial context of a wine tourism region
Economics: Assignment in pairs about the economic analisys of a wine tourism region

Student will be given a guideline for developing the assignments.
Personal attention Individual monitoring during the development of the assignments and preparation of the presentation

Personalized attention
Description
Individual monitoring during the development of the assignments and preparation of the presentation

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
IT-based practicals
A3
Practical exercises in class 10%
Presentations / oral communications
A3
A5
Two oral presentations in pairs
(one for each assigment) Each presentation counts a 15%
30%
Fieldwork/excursions
A3
A5
Summary report and critical feedback of the Terra Alta visit 5%
Assignments
A3
A5
Assesment of the two assignments:
Geography: 20%
Economics: 35%
55%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

In case students might not pass the firts avaluation, they will be entitled to present or improve the assessment activities during the second avaluation period.


Sources of information

Basic

Frank, R., Bernanke, B., Antonovic, K. and Heffetz, O, (2015), Principles of Economics, Mc Graw Hill

Goeldner, C. and Brent, J.R., (2012), Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies, 12th ed, Wiley

Nelson, V. (2013), An introduction to the Geography of Tourism, Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

Woods, M. (2005), Rural geography, London, SAGE

Complementary

Recommendations


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