Desenvolvimento Sustentável e Ecoturismo (not translated)
Code
722071071
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Sociologia
Credits
10
Teacher in charge
Iva Miranda Pires, Maria José Roxo
Weekly hours
3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
It is intended that at the end of the course the student demonstrate:
a) Knowledge and critical understanding of the concept of Sustainable Development;
b) Ability to research and critically reflect on the development issues involved in the concept of sustainability;
c) Reflect on indicators of sustainable development;
d) Ability to analyze critically the policies and commitments to promote sustainable development at different scales - from local to global;
e) Ability to reflect on the socio-economic, cultural and environmental aspects of ecotourism.
f) skills to apply this knowledge in the writing, presentation and discussion of their research work.
Prerequisites
Subject matter
1. Conceptual framework
1.1 Current situation: natural resources and human needs
1.2 Consumption Society and the Limits of the Planet
2. Paradigm Shift: Moving towards a sustainable development?
2.1. History of the concept of Sustainable Development
2.2 Critical Perspectives on Sustainable Development
2.3. Indicators of Sustainable Development
3. Sustainable development promotion policies at different geographical scales
4. Institutions and Practices
4.1 On the concept of governance
4.2 Governance and Civil Society
4.3 Partnerships for Sustainability
4.4 Pathways to Sustainability
5. The guiding principles of the concept of Ecotourism
6.1. Motivations, habits and experiences of the ecotourist
6.2. Ecotourism and the other types of tourism
7. Contribution of ecotourism to minimize environmental impacts.
8. Participation and community involvement as a key factor for the success of Ecotourism
9. Global Ecotourism: examples of success and failure.
Bibliography
Atkinson, G; Dietz, S; Newmayer, E(ed.) (2007). Handbook of Sustainable Development. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
Honey, Martha, (2nd Ed.) 2008. Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: Who Owns Paradise? Island Press
Jcakson, T.(2009) Prosperity without Growth, the Transition to a Sustainable Economy. London: Sustainable Development Commission
Meadows, D; Meadows, D. (1972) Os Limites do Crescimento. Lisboa: Dom Quixote.
Newmayer, E (2003). Weak versus Strong Sustainability. Exploring the Limits of Two Opposing Paradigms.
Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. Ostrom, E. (2000). Collective action and the evolution of social norms. The Journal of Economic Perspectives, 14(3), 137-158.
Ostrom, E. (2009). Understanding institutional diversity. Princeton University Press.
Robinsom, T.(2006) Work, Leisure, and the Environment. The vicious circle of overwork and over consumption. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Pub.
Strange, T & Bayley, A.(2008). Sustainable Development, Linking economy, society, environmen.OECD
Teaching method
Expositive class of theoretical concepts combined with thematic discussions by the students on specific topics agreed with the teacher. Some sessions will have guests who may be academics, members of NGOs or journalists, among others and students are expected to participate actively.
Evaluation method
Individual written work (70%), oral presentation and participation in class discussion (30%).