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Information on the course unit

Degree course	Second cycle degree in SUSTAINABLE TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT IA2447, Degree course structure A.Y. 2018/19, A.Y. 2019/20	bring this page with you
Number of ECTS credits allocated	3.0
Type of assessment	Mark
Course unit English denomination	DESTINATION MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT
Website of the academic structure	www.dissgea.unipd.it
Department of reference	Department of Historical and Geographic Sciences and the Ancient World
Mandatory attendance	No
Language of instruction	English
Branch	Univ. of Leuven
Single Course unit	The Course unit CANNOT be attended under the option Single Course unit attendance
Optional Course unit	The Course unit is available ONLY for students enrolled in SUSTAINABLE TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT

Syllabus

Examination methods:	There is a wide range of evaluation approaches. These approaches concern formative and summative objectives. This is in line with targeted learning outcomes that focus on knowledge and insights, application skills and communication in a balanced way. The variety of evaluation approaches is also due to the fact that the courses are offered in combinations with different study programs belonging to different universities. The first group of exams is written and usually, essays are written. This type of evaluation allows a more creative and research-oriented approach. When the essay reflects student research, it must show the ability to clearly formulate research questions, organize and conduct research, apply appropriate methods, be able to collect data in the field and analyze that data. Next, students must be able to discuss the results and include them in the broader scientific debate. Furthermore, the structure and writing of the essay must comply with the correct and academic writing rules. In many cases, the evaluation of the process, peer evaluation and/or presentation are related to the quality of the essay writing. The second group of exams is implemented orally. This way they can be customized and are more interactive. Many courses have a policy of oral exams as a standardized procedure (questions, presentation, peer/self-assessment). This allows students to express themselves actively and dialogically. Oral exams are particularly suited to test understanding/insights and the application of knowledge as they encourage students to produce clear communication and express their personal attitudes. As for the essays, an integrative oral evaluation allows a more creative and research-oriented approach. Intermediate evaluations are generally used in an educational way to provide students with timely feedback, while final evaluations are used in a summative manner. Peer evaluation results can influence an individual's final grade.
Course unit contents:	Students develop in team a destination management case or compare several cases (by preference taken from their home situation). This case(s) can be situated on a micro scale (site), on a mesoscale (e.g. art city) or on a macro scale (e.g. regional landscape, national or regional park, coastal area) and implies a holistic perspective with focus on the ecological, economic, social and, cultural capital and/or with focus on energy, waste and risk management. The case(s) implies a stakeholder approach and sustainability of governance. Seminar: - Phase 1 (3 ECTS): conceptual definition, methodology, and participative/stakeholders approach; development of a theoretical framework - Phase 2 (3 ECTS): desk research - Phase 3 (1 ECTS): presentation skills; Presentation and discussion with peers and staff; poster session Additional fieldwork: - Phase 4 (2 ECTS): the additional fieldwork may consist of interviews with key persons. - Conceptual definition, methodology and participative/stakeholders approach; development of a theoretical framework (paper 1) - Desk research - Presentation skills; Presentation and discussion with peers and staff; poster session Additional fieldwork; Strategy and policy recommendation; the additional fieldwork may consist of interviews with key persons.
Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings)