Thesis

Year
2
Academic year
2017-2018
Code
02026956
Subject Area
Geography and Tourism
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
B-learning
ECTS Credits
50.0
Type
Elective
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Individual and continuous monitoring of students.

Critical discussion of the issues under investigation.

Request for self-criticism on the part of the students.

Development of b-learning situations. 

The organization of a research project on a specific theme and territories.

Use of appropriate research in Tourism and Territorial Studies methodologies.

Learning Outcomes

Being able to write an innovative essay based on the collection of reliable information, using references from expert authors on the research subject matter, while always giving proper credit to sources.

Being able to demonstrate paradigms, discuss them and analyze them
Be able to critically analyze issues relevant to the ongoing investigation.

Valuing diverse study methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative.

Promote knowledge of the market and tourist organizations.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The syllabus will be followed in accordance with the theme developed by student and in accordance with guidance provided by the advisor(s). Research on innovative themes and methodologies appropriate to the defined purposes will be encouraged.

Head Lecturer(s)

Norberto Nuno Pinto dos Santos

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Research work: 100.0%

Bibliography

A bibliografia recomendada depende das temáticas de investigação a desenvolver e das metodologias de trabalho selecionadas pelos alunos e orientadores, tendo em vista a concretização da dissertação e a realização de provas públicas | The recommended bibliography depends on the thematic research to done and the work methodologies selected by students and advisors, with a view to completion and defense of the thesis.