
7 ECTS; 1º Ano, Anual, 42,0 TP , Cód. 30887.
Lecturer
- Eunice Ferreira Ramos Lopes (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Objectives
a) to situate knowledge of the tourism phenomenon within the analytical context of tourism anthropology;
b) to acquire skills and competencies in the field of tourism anthropology in the face of cultural diversity;
c) to analyze and understand the relationship between
Program
1. Anthropological Perspectives for Critical Analysis of the Cultural Dimension of Tourism
2. Dialectical Relationship: Cultural and Tourism Practices and Experiences. Cultural Diversity. Case Studies
3. The Role of Anthropology in Observing the Experiential Tourism Phenomenon (Tourists and Residents)
4. Anthropology and Performances (Performance Events and Cultural Performances: Religious Ceremonies, Festivals, Customs, Parties, Celebrations)
5. Social Agency: Social Dynamics, Construction, and Transmission of Culture
6. Anthropological Essay on Experiential Tourism. Case Studies. Discussion
Evaluation Methodology
a) Practical classes: critical reviews = 10% (based on topics presented by invited experts in the contexts of anthropology and experiential tourism).
b) Practical thematic work = 90%
Bibliography
- Lackey, J. e Petrie, R. (2024). The Potential for Anthropology and Urban Community Engagement. (Vol. 1). Berghahn: Berghahn Books.
- Korstanje, M. e Gowreesunkar, V. (2025). Anthropology of Tourism: Exploring the Social and Cultural Intersection. (Vol. 1). Nova Jersey: Apple Academic Press.
- Melkert, M. e Walter, V. (2025). Anthropology as a Driver for Tourism Research. (Vol. 1). Berghahn: Garant.
- Perkumien?, D. e Safaa, L. e W., V. e Leal Filho, W. (2025). Tourism and Heritage: Shaping Sustainable and Innovative Futures. Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland.
Teaching Method
a) Theoretical classes: presentation
b) Practical classes: critical reviews
c) Diverse topics with guest experts in the contexts of anthropology and tourism
of experiences
d) Practical thematic work
Software used in class