IDENTIFYING DATA 2020_21
Subject (*) MASTER'S THESIS Code 19635302
Study programme
Wine Tourism Innovation (Erasmus Mundus) (2016)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
30 Final master project Second 2Q
Language
Anglès
Department Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Coordinator
SANZ IBAÑEZ, CINTA
E-mail cinta.sanzi@urv.cat
anna.mas@urv.cat
Lecturers
SANZ IBAÑEZ, CINTA
MAS CAPDEVILA, ANNA
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General description and relevant information Should there be a health emergency that requires the general public to be confined or which involves restricted mobility during the academic year, we shall attempt to adapt teaching and assessment. Should this situation arise, information about any changes will be given on the Moodle space for every subject.

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
 A2 Identify and master the necessary requirements in order to develop and implement wine tourism entrepreneurship proposals
 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
 A4 Deepen the typologies, trends and dynamics of wine tourism markets in order to design and develop a marketing plan to promote wine and wine tourism activities
 A5 Design and implement innovative strategies to develop wine tourism-related products and destinations
 A6 Mastering the use of new technologies in the wine tourism sector
 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
 A9 Taking part in activities carried out in winemaking companies, wineries and/or institutions related to wine tourism. Be able to apply the acquired skills in a multidisciplinary context
 A10 Plan, design and produce and innovative wine tourism related project
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT1 Become sufficiently independent to work on research projects and scientific or technological collaborations within their thematic area.
 CT2 Managing information and knowledge through the efficient use of IT.
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
 CT5 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
 CT7 Apply ethical principles and social responsibility as a citizen and a professional.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1 Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A2 Integrate the theoretical knowledge with facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A3 Perform a specific research or innovation study in the field of oenology and tourism.
Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A4 Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
Develop the analytical, creative and critical sense when assessing professional reality.
 A5 Perform a specific research or innovation study in the field of oenology and tourism.
Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A6 Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A7 Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A8 Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
 A9 Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Develop the analytical, creative and critical sense when assessing professional reality.
 A10 Be able to write and discuss the results of an own research in the form of a scientific or technical article.
Perform a specific research or innovation study in the field of oenology and tourism.
Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
Develop the analytical, creative and critical sense when assessing professional reality.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT1 The student plans and carries out the project in an autonomous, organized and scientific fashion. (Process)
The student can produce documents that are scientific in both structure and content. (Paper / Report)
The student can present and defend their work (in front of an examination panel in the case of the Master’s thesis). (Defence)
 CT2 Master the tools for managing their own identity and activities in a digital environment. (Be digital)
Search for and find information autonomously using criteria of importance, reliability and relevance, which is useful for creating knowledge (Search)
Organise information with appropriate tools (online and face-to-face) so that it can be updated, retrieved and processed for re-use in future projects. (Organize)
Organise information with appropriate tools (online and face-to-face) so that it can be updated, retrieved and processed for re-use in future projects. (Organize)
Produce information with tools and formats appropriate to the communicative situation and with complete honesty. (Create)
 CT3 Recognise the situation as a problem in a multidisciplinary, research or professional environment, and take an active part in finding a solution. (Understanding)
Follow a systematic method with an overall approach to divide a complex problem into parts and identify the causes by applying scientific and professional knowledge. (Analysis)
Design a new solution by using all the resources necessary and available to cope with the problem. (Creativity)
Draw up a realistic model that specifies all the aspects of the solution proposed. (Innovation)
Assess the model proposed by contrasting it with the real context of application, find shortcomings and suggest improvements. (Evaluation)
 CT5 Draw up texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation, consistent and persuasive. (Efficiency)
Produce quality texts that have no grammatical or spelling errors, are properly structured and make appropriate and consistent use of formal and bibliographic conventions. (Quality)
Draw up texts that are structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length, and which can transmit complex ideas. (Discourse construction)
Use the techniques of non-verbal communication and the expressive resources of the voice to make a good oral presentation. (Non-verbal communication and use of the voice)
Construct a discourse that is structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length, and which can transmit complex ideas. (Discourse construction)
Produce a persuasive, consistent and precise discourse that can explain complex ideas and effectively interact with the audience. (Efficiency)
 CT7 Be aware of gender and other inequalities in their student and/or professional activity. (Equality)
Analyse the major environmental problems from the perspective of their field of expertise in their student and/or professional activity. (Environment)
Be able to give arguments based on social values and make proposals for the improvement of the community. (Social responsibility as a citizen)
Be personally and professionally committed to applying the ethical and deontological concepts of their field of expertise. (Ethics)
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Selection technique and assignment
Procedures

Each Student will have a specific academic (from University) and Professional (from company) tutor. Besides, there is an academic coordinator


Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
4 12 16
Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CT1
CT2
CT3
CT7
22 66 88
Drafting of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CT1
CT2
CT3
CT7
10 500 510
Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
A4
A5
A7
A9
CT5
2 150 152
 
 
(*) 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.

Specific action plan / execution
  Description
Introductory activities Basic requirements
Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis Student follow-up and information about the work.
Drafting of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis Student personal work and orientations from tutors
Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis Presentation in front of a jury of 4 people: Academic tutor plus coordinators of the 3 Universities (Porto, Bordeaux and Tarragona)

Coordination and monitoring mechanisms
Es durà a terme una coordinació interna (per part de la universitat) i una coordinació externa (per part del centre de pràctiques).
Description

The Academic tutor will coordinate the action with the Professional tutor. At least they will have two contacts: at the beginning and at the end. If necessary, they can contact more often.


Evaluation criteria and procedures
Es durà a terme una avaluació interna (per part de la universitat), una avaluació externa (per part del centre de pràctiques) i una autoavaluació.
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Drafting of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CT1
CT2
CT3
CT7
WRITTEN DOCUMENT 60
Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
A4
A5
A7
A9
CT5
ORAL PRESENTATION 40
Others
 
Other comments and second exam session

Sources of information

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Recommendations


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.