Name: ENGLISH FOR TOURISM: INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
Code: 208301006
Type: Compulsory
ECTS: 4
Length of subject: Per term
Semester and course: 1st Year - First term
Speciality:
Language: English
Mode of study: Online
This course deals with the specialized use of the English language in the field of Tourism and its associated domains (industry, management, challenges and plans) from a practical perspective. Based on the use of a variety of genres and of authentic materials (documentaries, webpages, articles, interviews) and assisted by linguistic principles pertinent to the academic uses of oral and written language, the course provides the students with adequate tools for their future development in professional international environments related with the tourism activity.
MODULE 1: SPECIFIC CONTENTS
Unit 0. Introduction to the course
Unit 1. What is Tourism?
Unit 2. Sustainable Tourism
Unit 3. HR in Tourism
Unit 4. Case Study: Rural Tourism
MODULE 2: LINGUISTIC CONTENTS
1. Language Skills 1: Writing
2. Language Skills 2: Speaking
3. Language Skills 3: Pronunciation
MODULE 3 (Practice): READING
1. Reading 1: The Grand Tour 2. Reading 2: Call for Papers on Tourism 3. Reading 3: Tourism News 4. Reading 4: Interviews
Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual"), with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find recommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.
Class in conventional classroom: theory, problems, case studies, seminars, etc
Class in conventional classroom: theory, problems, case studies, seminars, etc.
38
0
Assessment activities (continuous assessment system)
Assessment activities (continuous assessment system).
2
0
Assessment activities (final assessment system)
Assessment activities (final assessment system).
2
0
Tutorials
Office hours, via teams, for any queries from students.
2
0
Student work: study or individual or group work
Student work: study or individual or group work.
56
0
Presentation and defence of individual or group assignments
Evaluation of units from theory module (tasks proposed at the end of each unit). Short assignments in the way of module wrap-up contributions.
[RA01] To communicate orally and in writing effectively.
[RA02] Teamwork
[RA05] To put the acquired knowledge into practice.
[RA11] Express yourself fluently in technical English for the tourism sector.
50 %
Individual assignment
Individual participation in synchronous class sessions: delivery and discussion of proposed warming-up assignments.
[RA01] To communicate orally and in writing effectively.
[RA02] Teamwork
[RA05] To put the acquired knowledge into practice.
[RA11] Express yourself fluently in technical English for the tourism sector.
30 %
Group assignment
Group participation in syncrhonous sessions by means of proposed exercises: dialogues, interviews, quizzes, etc.
[RA01] To communicate orally and in writing effectively.
[RA02] Teamwork
[RA05] To put the acquired knowledge into practice.
[RA11] Express yourself fluently in technical English for the tourism sector.
20 %
Presentation and defence of individual or group assignments
Evaluation of units from theory and practice modules (answer to exam questions). Short assignments in the way of module wrap-up contributions.
[RA01] To communicate orally and in writing effectively.
[RA02] Teamwork
[RA05] To put the acquired knowledge into practice.
[RA11] Express yourself fluently in technical English for the tourism sector.
50 %
Individual assignment
Conclusive activity for the catch-up and global consideration of proposed warming-up assignments for each unit.
[RA01] To communicate orally and in writing effectively.
[RA02] Teamwork
[RA05] To put the acquired knowledge into practice.
[RA11] Express yourself fluently in technical English for the tourism sector.
30 %
Group assignment
Catch-up and global consideration of the participation in syncrhonous sessions by means of proposed exercises: dialogues, interviews, quizzes, etc.
[RA01] To communicate orally and in writing effectively.
[RA02] Teamwork
[RA05] To put the acquired knowledge into practice.
[RA11] Express yourself fluently in technical English for the tourism sector.
20 %
Author: Martínez Cabeza y Espínola Rosillo
Title: English for Tourism Studies
Editorial: Universidad de Granada
Publication Date: 2022
ISBN: 9788433869968
Author: Edger, David L., et al.
Title: Tourism Policy and Planning: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
Editorial: Routledge
Publication Date: 2018
ISBN:
Author: Hsu, Cathy H.C. and William C Gartner, eds.
Title: The Routledge Handbook of Tourism Research.
Editorial: Routledge
Publication Date: 2012
ISBN:
Author: Smith, Jeremy.
Title: Transforming Travel: Realizing the Potential of Sustainable Tourism
Editorial: CABI
Publication Date: 2017
ISBN:
Author: Zuelow, Eric
Title: A History of Modern Tourism
Editorial: Macmillan
Publication Date: 2015
ISBN:
Las sesiones asíncronas de la asignatura y los materiales están disponbiles aquí: https://ocw.bib.upct.es/course/view.php?id=201. Es preciso entrar con las credenciales UPCT.
Academic writing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INg_0ygzaGY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbWE3iuN6QQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZQgd2sPxpk
Oral presentations:
https://www.ted.com/talks/melissa_marshall_talk_nerdy_to_me/transcript#t-254942
https://www.assertion-evidence.com/
Talks on Travel and Tourism:
https://www.ted.com/talks/nelida_marques_sustainable_tourism_authenticity_and_identity
https://www.ted.com/talks/sumesh_mangalasseri_sustainable_tourism_a_modern_eco_friendly_perspective_on_tourism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we6VG3kdkOA
https://www.ted.com/talks/mikkel_aaro_hansen_turn_tourism_into_a_force_for_the_global_good
https://www.roomsforchange.com/top-ted-talks-for-the-responsible-traveler/
https://www.roomsforchange.com/top-inspirational-ted-talks-about-hotels-and-hospitality/