IDENTIFYING DATA 2017_18
Subject (*) TERRITORY, TOURISM AND ENERGY: GLOBAL CHALLENGES Code 16675207
Study programme
International Markets (2016)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional 2Q
Language
Anglès
Department Economics
Coordinator
ARAUZO CAROD, JOSEP MARIA
 E-mail josepmaria.arauzo@urv.cat
Lecturers
ARAUZO CAROD, JOSEP MARIA
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General description and relevant information Aquesta assignatura pretén introduir l'alumne en la dimensió espacial de l'activitat econòmica.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A7 Evaluate potential threats and opportunities for public institutions at the local and regional levels of processes linked to economic globalization.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A7 Apply the new theoretical developments in the field of regional and urban economy to the analysis of different sectors, especially tourism and energy.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
UNIT 1: Space and Economics

1.1. Introduction
1.2. Agglomeration economies and clusters
1.3. Location theory
1.4 Some empirical evidence

UNIT 2: Agglomeration Economies
 2.1. Introduction
2.2. Cities and their advantages
2.3. Definitions and approaches to agglomeration economies
2.4. Causes of agglomeration economies
2.5. Empirical evidence
2.6. Future insights

UNIT 3: Location of Economic Activities
 3.1. Introduction
3.2. Empirical approaches: location determinants
3.3. Empirical approaches: econometric techniques
3.4. Future insights

UNIT 4: Spatial Approaches to Tourism and Energy 		4.1. Introduction
4.2. Geography of Tourism
4.3. Geography of Energy Generation
4.4. Future insights

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 0 2
Lecture
A7
CT3
 24 19 43
Presentations / expositions
A7
CT3
 8 18 26
Personal tuition
2 0 2
 
Extended-answer tests
A7
CT3
 2 0 2
 
(*) 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 Subject presentation
Lecture Exposition of each one of the units
Presentations / expositions Individual essay's presentations by students
Personal tuition Personal tuition

Personalized attention
Description
All the students will receive personalized attention.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Lecture
A7
CT3
 Attitude in classroom and participation in open discussions 10%
Presentations / expositions
A7
CT3
 We will evaluate accuracy of topic's analysis and public presentation 60%
Extended-answer tests
A7
CT3
 We will evaluate whether the student has assimilated main topics of the subject 30%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

La segona convocatòria consistirà en una prova de desenvolupament sobre els continguts de l'assignatura (100% de la nota final)


Sources of information

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