ENGLISH FOR TOURISM: INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED

3.1. Basic curricular competences related to the subject

3.2. General curricular competences related to the subject

3.3. Specific curricular competences related to the subject

3.4. Transversal curricular competences related to the subject

3.5. Subject learning outcomes

4. Contents

4.1 Curricular contents related to the subject

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.

4.2. Theory syllabus

Teaching modules

Units

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

4.3. Practice syllabus

Name

Description

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

Risks prevention

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.

4.4. Comments

5. Teaching method

Name

Description

Hours

In-class

Name

Class in conventional classroom: theory, problems, case studies, seminars, etc

Description

Class in conventional classroom: theory, problems, case studies, seminars, etc.

Hours

38

In-class

0

Name

Assessment activities (continuous assessment system)

Description

Assessment activities (continuous assessment system).

Hours

2

In-class

0

Name

Assessment activities (final assessment system)

Description

Assessment activities (final assessment system).

Hours

2

In-class

0

Name

Tutorials

Description

Office hours, via teams, for any queries from students.

Hours

2

In-class

0

Name

Student work: study or individual or group work

Description

Student work: study or individual or group work.

Hours

56

In-class

0

6. Assessment method

6.1. Continous assesment system

Name

Description and criteria

Percentage

Name

Presentation and defence of individual or group assignments

Description and criteria

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.

Percentage

50 %

Name

Individual assignment

Description and criteria

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.

Percentage

30 %

Name

Group assignment

Description and criteria

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.

Percentage

20 %

6.2. Final assesment system

Name

Description and criteria

Percentage

Name

Presentation and defence of individual or group assignments

Description and criteria

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.

Percentage

50 %

Name

Individual assignment

Description and criteria

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.

Percentage

30 %

Name

Group assignment

Description and criteria

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.

Percentage

20 %

Information

7. Bibliography and resources

7.1. Basic bibliography

Author: Martínez Cabeza y Espínola Rosillo
Title: English for Tourism Studies
Editorial: Universidad de Granada
Publication Date: 2022
ISBN: 9788433869968

7.2. Supplementary bibliography

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: