30 ECTS; 2º Ano, Anual, 30,0 OT , Cód. 308810.
Lecturer
- José Alberto de Figueiredo Oliveira Rodrigues (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
N/A
Objectives
At the end of the course unit, students should be able to:
Critically analyse the organisational and professional context in which the internship takes place.
Identify problems, needs, or opportunities for improvement related to experiential tourism.
Apply the scientific and technical knowledge acquired throughout the study cycle to address concrete situations in the internship context.
Design and develop an applied project that is well-founded and appropriate to the characteristics of the host organisation.
Define the objectives, strategies, actions, and resources required to implement the project.
Assess the feasibility and potential outcomes and impacts of the proposal developed.
Demonstrate autonomy, critical reflection, and problem-solving skills in a professional context.
Present and substantiate the options adopted and the results of the project developed.
Program
1. Integration into a Professional Context
1.1. Characterisation of the host organisation
1.2. Structure, operation, and areas of activity
1.3. Integration into the team and organisational dynamics
2. Experiential Tourism in a Professional Context
2.1. Tourism products, services, and experiences
2.2. Profile and needs of target audiences
2.3. Processes for the design, implementation, and evaluation of tourism experiences
2.4. Relationships with customers, visitors, and other stakeholders
3. Development of Internship Activities
3.1. Participation in the activities of the host organisation
3.2. Application of knowledge and competences acquired in the Master's degree
3.3. Use of professional procedures and tools
3.4. Problem-solving and decision-making
4. Analysis and Reflection on the Professional Experience
4.1. Identification of relevant situations and problems
4.2. Integration of theory and practice
4.3. Critical analysis of observed practices
4.4. Professional competences developed
5. Systematisation and Evaluation of the Internship Experience
5.1. Outcomes and learning achieved
5.2. Difficulties and strategies for overcoming them
5.3. Contribution of the internship to professional development
5.4. Reflection on future professional development
Evaluation Methodology
Internship Report 100%
Bibliography
Teaching Method
Tutorial support and individual guidance, combined with workplace learning, participation in the activities of the host organisation, the application of acquired knowledge, and critical reflection on the internship experience.
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