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

Exam Board

GUIDO FRANCO AMORETTI (President)

ANTONIO GUERCI (President)

NICOLETTA VARANI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

1 sem.

Class schedule

ANTHROPOLOGY OF TOURISM

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

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 .