ANTHROPOLOGY OF TOURISM
OVERVIEW
During the lectures will be presented the basic contents of anthropology from the debate between nature and culture to achieve human adaptation , the ecology and the occupation of the territories . Particular attention will be paid to anthropological knowledge in order to enhance the tourist aspects .
AIMS AND CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
During the course will be presented the fundamental contents of anthropology: from the secular debate on nature and culture, will address the themes of variability, differentiation, adaptation, ecology and the many cultural strategies developed in time and in the Space from different human populations. Particular attention will be given to the basic knowledge of the demo-ethno-anthropological traditions of the territory in order to enhance its tourist aspects, from a non-reductionist point of view.
AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
The course has as main objectives : - To make the student capable of addressing issues concerning the various aspects of tourism through a " anthropological perspective " - Become aware of the close relationship between the human being and his environment
Teaching methods
Lesson
SYLLABUS/CONTENT
Definition and anthropology study fields . The concept of normality . The man and the environment . Nature and culture elements in constant osmosis, not in opposition . Human populations and territories , The human differentiation in time and space . Elements of proxemics . Cultural tourism ; tourism and senior citizens : tourism and health. Tourism and Sustainability : an oxymoron ?
RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY
Teachers will provide some articles in Italian and other articles in English and / or French.
TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD
Ricevimento: The reception of students will take place by appointment via email: antonio.guerci@unige.it
Exam Board
GUIDO FRANCO AMORETTI (President)
ANTONIO GUERCI (President)
NICOLETTA VARANI
LESSONS
Teaching methods
Lesson
LESSONS START
1 sem.
EXAMS
Exam description
Oral exam
Assessment methods
Oral exam tends to establish the basic knowledge on demo.etno - anthropological traditions of the area in order to enhance the tourist aspects , with a non-reductionist .
Exam schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2021 | 10:00 | IMPERIA | Orale | |
| 17/06/2021 | 10:00 | IMPERIA | Orale | |
| 01/07/2021 | 10:00 | IMPERIA | Orale | |
| 01/09/2021 | 10:00 | IMPERIA | Orale |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Whether the student is attending or not, it requires a seriousness of commitment to learning and study as well as autonomy in solving problems that may arise during the preparation .