Sustainable tourism science

Riccardo Calzetta calzetta.1960454@studenti.uniroma1.it

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The Degree Programme Council is a decision-making body for all matters and activities pertaining to the Degree Programme and operates in accordance with the University's Teaching Regulations. It is composed of all lecturers assigned teaching duties within the Degree Programme or coordinated Degree Programmes. The Council also includes student representatives equal to 15% of the number of teaching staff.
The following participate in the Council with voting rights: tenured professors; fixed-term and permanent researchers; student representatives.

Le Segreterie di riferimento per il Corso di Studio in Scienze del Turismo Sostenibile sono:
- La Segreteria didattica del Dipartimento SEAI: segreteriadidattica.seai@uniroma1.it
- La Segreteria amministrativa della Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia: segrstudenti.filesuso@uniroma1.it

The existence of a degree course in Sustainable Tourism Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy stems from two factors: the extraordinary importance of the historical, archaeological, artistic, religious and environmental heritage of Rome, Lazio and Italy, which has always been a strong motivation for visiting, staying and studying, and the ever-growing role that cultural tourism plays in the economy of these areas. The degree programme, which aims to train professionals working in the tourism sector with a particular focus on sustainability, therefore seeks to train cultural operators primarily aimed at enhancing and strengthening the cultural tourism sector (prevalent in the first of the three courses defined in the educational offer) who are able to promote and coordinate the use of local and environmental cultural resources (archaeological, artistic, historical, geographical, demo-ethno-anthropological, etc.). The structure of the course highlights a particular focus on training personnel in “heritage education”, especially in Rome and Lazio: the intention was therefore to limit the economic and managerial disciplines and instead emphasise those of an archaeological, ancient, historical, art historical and geographical nature, traditionally associated with a humanities faculty. A second pathway prepares students for the dynamics and changes in the tourism sector labour market. To this end, a training programme has been set up that takes into account the evolution of marketing and branding at various national, regional and local levels and provides students with the appropriate sociological and technological skills, as well as practical knowledge of business management. Finally, the last course, which is more specifically dedicated to sustainable tourism, prepares students for the principles of the circular economy, respect for cultural diversity and nature, decolonisation and decarbonisation. The fundamental knowledge acquired over the three years will enable graduates to understand the particular cultural configuration of a territory (primarily regional, but also national and international) and to finalise their training for a career in tourism, understood as the pedagogy of the historical, archaeological, historical-artistic and environmental heritage of our country and beyond. In particular, graduates in Sustainable Tourism Sciences must acquire knowledge and skills in the disciplines of archaeology, antiquity, history, art history and geography, without neglecting those of an economic, managerial and IT nature. This knowledge and understanding will be acquired mainly through: participation in lectures (courses in basic, core and related training activities will be worth 12, 9 and 6 credits respectively); participation in seminars and practical exercises; participation in educational visits aimed at gaining direct knowledge of aspects of the artistic and archaeological heritage of Rome, Lazio, Italy and internationally; attendance at practical activities at public and private institutions; other training activities, in two ways: training seminars organised on site or externally in collaboration with companies or organisations in the tourism sector and work placements in companies; preparation of papers during the three years and the final paper. The knowledge and understanding acquired will be assessed through exams and written and oral tests; through the presentation of individual and group projects, essays and reports, and reports on practical activities. Graduates will be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the tourism sector thanks to their mastery of research methods specific to the disciplines of archaeology, antiquities, history and art history, geography, sociology and economics (with an awareness of the economic, social and managerial implications of tourism and tourism promotion). Most of the courses offered for the degree in Sustainable Tourism Sciences will therefore have a programme and structure that is not only theoretical, but also and above all applied to specific examples chosen from the territory of Rome and Lazio in contexts related to international relations, the promotion of the territory and the use of technologies for marketing and management. These skills in applying knowledge and understanding will be acquired mainly through: workshops organised during the teaching courses; educational trips aimed at gaining direct knowledge of the heritage spread throughout the area; visits to institutions and organisations active in the field of heritage protection and tourism; participation in the organisation of seminars, workshops and conferences; the production of the final project. The assessment of the ability to apply the knowledge and understanding acquired will be carried out through: written and oral exams and assessments; the presentation of individual and group projects, essays and reports; the final project.
REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN TOURISM SCIENCES – Class L15
Art. 1 – THE COURSE
The course in Tourism Sciences is a three-year degree course established within Degree Class L15 and governed by the University's Teaching Regulations in accordance with the law, ministerial provisions and statutory directives.
Art. 2- TRAINING ACTIVITIES
The degree programme is structured as a single curriculum, which includes compulsory study of subjects from various scientific and disciplinary fields that qualify students for the main professions and for access to master's degrees corresponding to the type of training chosen by the students. The programme also includes the study of two working languages (English and Spanish) until students achieve a medium level of professional linguistic and communicative competence, as well as knowledge of the relevant cultural heritage and the main sources of documentation in the tourism sector.
For the structure of the courses, the specific educational objectives of the subjects, the relative CFU credits and the hours of classroom teaching for each subject, please refer to the Educational Offer published annually on the Course of Study page.
2.1 INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Students must earn 12 credits (6+6) in Internships and Other Training Activities through activities offered by the Degree Programme or other activities proposed by
students and previously approved by the Internship Supervisor, if relevant to the Degree Programme.
Internship activities can be carried out throughout the three-year period and are recorded in the second and third years of the educational path by the teachers in charge.
2.2 COURSE STRUCTURE, PREREQUISITES, ATTENDANCE
Language courses are divided into modules (lectures) held by the course professor and language exercises held by teaching assistants and language experts (CEL).
Language courses require preparatory courses between different years if the student wishes to add an optional exam: failure to comply with the preparatory requirements will result in the cancellation of the credits acquired.
The course does not require compulsory attendance and any method of checking attendance can only be used for statistical purposes and cannot be used for final assessments.
2.3 CHOICE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
The degree programme requires two three-year foreign languages for the tourism sector: English and Spanish. Students may earn additional credits in third languages, choosing from the subjects available in the designated groups and freely chosen subjects.
The final level of the languages and the final language skills are expressed in terms of the “European Framework of Reference” developed by the Council of Europe.
2.4 EXAM PROCEDURES, ASSESSMENT AND RECORDING
As set out in the University's Teaching Regulations and Student Regulations published on the University website, exams are held in the three ordinary sessions indicated in the academic calendar of the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, which must include a minimum of five ordinary exam sessions for each academic year plus two extraordinary sessions.
For information on exam procedures and student rights, please refer to Articles 39 to 41 of the University Teaching Regulations.
Language course exams are structured as follows:
a) written and/or oral assessment of the course held by the course lecturer.
b) written and oral assessments of the language exercises held by the CELs.
The results of the language exercise assessments contribute to the final mark, according to the instructions provided by the language course lecturer in the exam programme.
The results of the language exercise assessments are communicated by the course lecturer according to the instructions provided in the exam programme.
The assessment (mark out of 30) and recording of the exam in the INFOSTUD system are carried out by the teacher responsible for the course.
2.5 STUDY PLAN
The STUDY PLAN (PdS) represents the proposed course of study that the student intends to follow in order to obtain their degree.
Students enrolled in the 1st year must complete the PdS by the dates indicated by the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy by accessing the InfoStud platform.
Any changes to the study plan may be made during the periods indicated, starting from the second year of enrolment, or at other times, when expressly authorised by the President of the Degree Programme.
2.6 ENTRANCE EXAM
The Degree Programme in Tourism Sciences is not a programme with limited enrolment, but requires the passing of an entrance exam for the fulfilment of any OFAs.
The entrance exam follows the guidelines contained in the announcement published each year on the University website.
2.7 TRANSFERS, TRANSFERS, COURSE ABBREVIATION
All transfers to the Degree Programme in Tourism Sciences from another Degree Programme at Sapienza or another University are governed by the Entrance Exam Announcement published each year.
2.8 TEACHING SUPPORT - TUTORING
The degree programme provides a tutoring service, organised annually, with the aim of:
- providing advice on the development of study plans;
- promoting student participation in national and international exchange or mobility programmes;
- providing cultural and professional guidance to students, informing them about educational opportunities offered by both the university and public and private institutions;
- directing students to appropriate support structures to help them overcome any difficulties or situations of psychological distress.
At the beginning of each academic year, all information useful to students is made available on the course page or other communication channels, particularly regarding:
At the beginning of each academic year, all useful information for students is made available on the course page or other communication channels, relating in particular to: timetables and calendars for lectures and tutorials, lecturers' office hours, guidance and tutoring activities, academic secretarial services, accessibility of the campus, enrolment and registration, transfers, course abbreviations, study plans, student representatives.
2.9 FINAL EXAM
The final exam for the award of the degree consists of writing a thesis on a topic agreed in advance with the supervisor. The final exam is worth 6 CFU credits and is therefore commensurate with the number of hours of work required for that number of credits (i.e. 150).
The topic of the final exam may be chosen:
(a) from one of the two subject areas related to the chosen foreign languages and from the subject areas included between the “basic” and “characterising” activities, provided that the student has obtained at least 12 credits (including using “student choice” credits), unless it is a course for which only 6 credits are available.
(b) in the subject areas included between the “related and supplementary” activities, provided that the student has obtained at least 6 credits and that the topic is related to linguistic and/or cultural aspects of one of the two chosen languages.
In order to agree on the type and topic of the final exam, students must complete the required preparatory training course and then contact the lecturers eight to six months before the scheduled session, having no more than five exams to take.
The discussion of the thesis will take place in public on the dates indicated by the degree programme at least ten days before the exam. For organisational reasons and due to the capacity of the venues, the final exam may take place in front of the committees in public, i.e. at a place, date, time and in a manner announced in advance and in the presence of other students, but with limited attendance by the external public.
The committees are composed of all the supervising lecturers, with a minimum of seven. The discussion of the thesis may take place in subcommittees, and an integral part of the discussion will be a partial presentation of the thesis topic in one of the two languages of study.
Based on the average mark achieved by the student in the exams, the Commission awards a maximum of 5 points based on the quality of the thesis presented and the discussion. An additional point may be added to the maximum score awarded if students are still enrolled at the date of the final exam discussion and/or have an average mark of 27 or higher.
Art. 3 – STUDY PROGRAMME BODIES
The bodies of the Study Programme in Tourism Sciences are:
- the Study Programme Council;
- the Chair;
- the Quality Assurance Management Committee.
2. The Study Programme may establish additional permanent or temporary committees, commissions and working groups, as required.
Art. 4 – COMPOSITION OF THE COUNCIL
1. The Degree Programme in Tourism Sciences is coordinated by its own Council.
2. The establishment of Teaching Area or Degree Programme Councils is approved by the Faculty Board.
3. The Council is composed of all teachers assigned teaching duties within the
Study Programme or coordinated Study Programmes. In particular:
a) tenured professors, including those affiliated with partner universities, in the case of inter-university study programmes, and researchers, including those on fixed-term contracts;
b) teachers assigned teaching contracts;
c) in addition, a representative of the Expert Language Assistants (CEL) elected from among all CELs assigned to the Degree Programme participates in the Council without voting rights.
The Council also consists of a representation of students equal to 15% of the teaching staff.
4. The following participate in the Council with voting rights: tenured professors; fixed-term and permanent researchers; student representatives.
Contract lecturers and CEL representatives participate in the Council without voting rights.
Art. 5 – DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL
1. The Council is a decision-making body for all matters and activities pertaining to the Degree Programme and operates in accordance with the University's Teaching Regulations.
2. In particular, the Council:
a) formulates proposals relating to the teaching system, including with a view to ensuring the quality of training activities
b) identifies annually the teachers to be assigned to individual degree programmes, taking into account the need for educational continuity;
c) decides on the educational organisation of degree programmes;
d) proposes the educational regulations of degree programmes for subsequent approval by the relevant department;
e) approves the individual educational path presented by the student in accordance with the degree programme regulations;
f) regulates the recognition of certifications in the context of training activities aimed at acquiring additional language skills, as well as IT and telematic skills, interpersonal skills, or skills useful for entering the world of work, as well as training activities aimed at facilitating career choices, including, in particular, training and orientation internships;
g) recognises credits acquired by the student in another degree programme at the University, or in the same or another degree programme at another University;
h) approves applications for transfer to Sapienza from students from other Universities, Military Academies or similar institutions, and applications for transfer between degree programmes;
i) identifies subject experts who may be included, if necessary, in the examination boards appointed by the President, upon the recommendation of the professor responsible for teaching the course;
l) assesses applications from students who already hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or a degree obtained under the previous system, and who wish to obtain a further qualification, in order to obtain recognition of credits already acquired;
m) approves the Review Report and the Annual Monitoring Form prepared by the Quality Assurance Management Committee;
n) approves the Course Regulations.
3. For the Council meetings to be valid, half plus one of the members of the body must be present. For the purposes of calculating the majority, the number of members who have justified their absence in writing must be subtracted from the total number of Council members.
4. The Council meets as necessary and on the basis of the deadlines set by the University and the Faculty and is convened by the President. In urgent cases, Council meetings may also be held electronically.
The convening of the Council and the relevant agenda of the meetings must be brought to the attention of the members at least seven days before the date of the meeting, except in cases of proven urgency, in which case the written notice must be received at least 48 hours before the date of the meeting.
5. Resolutions are passed by a majority of those present with voting rights. In the event of a tie, the Chairman has a casting vote.
6. Council votes shall be conducted openly and by show of hands, except in cases provided for by current legislation. Votes may be conducted electronically.
7. The minutes of each meeting must be approved at the next Council meeting; any corrections and/or additions to the minutes must be proposed before approval.
Art. 6 – CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL
1. The tenured teachers who make up the Council, including teachers under contract pursuant to Art. 6, paragraph 11, of Law No. 240 of 30 December 2010, shall elect a Chair from among themselves.
2. The Chair shall have the following powers:
a) convene the Council and prepare the agenda;
b) moderate the discussion and ensure compliance with these Regulations;
c) supervise and coordinate the activities of the Degree Programme and, in particular, forward the teaching coverage of the individual courses proposed by the Degree Programme Council to the Departments involved;
d) ensures the implementation of resolutions and monitors compliance with what has been decided, also ensuring the correct drafting of the minutes, which he/she forwards to the relevant Faculty offices;
e) prepares the educational offer of the Degree Programme;
f) compiles and updates information, including through the acquisition of documents, useful for completing the SUA-CdS form, after consulting the Quality Assurance Management Committee;
g) convenes and participates, as an ex officio member, in the meetings of the Teaching Quality Assurance Management Committee;
h) prepares, for approval by the Council, the documentation necessary for the recognition of examinations for the purposes of changing degree programmes and transferring universities, as well as for shortening the length of study;
i) coordinates the tutoring and guidance activities of the degree programme for incoming, current and outgoing students;
l) contributes to the drafting of the timetable and academic calendar, both of which are submitted to the Faculty for harmonisation;
m) appoints the examination boards at the beginning of each academic year, on the recommendation of the teacher responsible for teaching;
n) proposes, in agreement with the Faculty, the composition of the degree boards for the sessions scheduled in the academic calendar.
Art. 7 - ELECTION OF THE CHAIR
1. The President of the Degree Programme is elected by secret ballot by the tenured lecturers who make up the Degree Programme Council or the Teaching Area Council, as specified in Art. 4, paragraph 3, on the basis of the nominations received.
The President is elected by an absolute majority of those entitled to vote in the first round and by a relative majority in subsequent rounds.
2. The President shall remain in office for three years and may be re-elected only once.
3. All tenured teachers, as specified in paragraph 1 of this article, shall be eligible to vote.
4. All tenured teachers, as specified in paragraph 1 of this article, shall be eligible for election. In addition, teachers who are eligible to stand for election must be full-time and must have completed a number of years of service equal to the term of office before the date of retirement.
5. The Dean of the Degree Programme or Teaching Area shall call the elections for the President, coordinate the procedures in accordance with University regulations and forward the results to the Faculty.
6. Voting may also take place electronically or, alternatively, online remotely.
Art. 8 - STUDENT ELECTIONS TO THE COURSE OF STUDY AND TEACHING AREA COUNCILS
1. The Course of Study Council shall be composed of students enrolled in the Course of Study in Tourism Sciences and elected as representatives to the Council. The number of elected representatives is equal to 15% of the teachers belonging to the Degree Programme. If the number of actual voters is less than 10% of the number of those entitled to vote, the maximum number of representatives to be elected is reduced in proportion to the number of actual voters.
2. Students enrolled in the Tourism Sciences degree programme, as well as all students enrolled outside the programme who have passed at least one exam in the last three years, are eligible to vote. The list of eligible voters is prepared by the Faculty.
3. Students enrolled in the Tourism Sciences degree programme are eligible to stand for election.
4. Students who have obtained the highest number of votes within the percentage limit referred to in paragraph 1 shall be elected. In the event of a tie, the student enrolled in a lower year than the other candidates shall be appointed; in the event of a tie between candidates enrolled in the same year, the youngest student shall be appointed.
5. Failure to identify student representatives on the Tourism Sciences Course Council shall not invalidate its constitution.
6. In the event of termination, for any reason, of the elected representative's position, the student representative shall be replaced by the first of the unelected candidates; if there are no more candidates among the unelected, the Course President shall call for supplementary elections. Any elected student who, during their term of office, graduates or transfers to another university or degree programme council shall be considered to have forfeited their position.
7. Student representatives shall remain in office for two years and their term of office may be renewed only once.
8. Elections for student representatives on the Tourism Sciences Degree Programme Council are held every two years, as decided by the Dean of the Faculty, no less than thirty days before the scheduled start date of voting.
10. Voting may also take place electronically or, alternatively, remotely online.
11. The procedure for electing student representatives to the Degree Programme Council is governed by specific Regulations approved by the Faculty Council.
Art. 9 - THE QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
1. The Quality Assurance Management Committee for the Degree Programme in Tourism Sciences is composed of: a) the President of the Degree Programme, as an ex officio member; b) one or two tenured lecturers; b) the teaching coordinator for the Degree Programme and/or other technical-administrative staff involved in the teaching management of the Degree Programme; c) a student representative in accordance with European quality guidelines. Student members of the Committee must be enrolled in the Tourism Sciences Degree Programme and do not necessarily have to be elected representatives on the Degree Programme Council.
2. The Committee shall remain in office for three years.
3. The Committee meets when convened by the Programme Director, who attends the meetings assisted by the teaching coordinator or other technical-administrative staff member who is part of the Committee.
4. The Committee prepares the Cyclical Review Report and the annual Monitoring Form for the Programme, as required by Ministerial Decree no. 6/2019. The Commission also assists the President of the Degree Programme in preparing the Degree Programme's educational offer and updating the data in the SUA-CdS Form. The Commission presents the results of its activities to the Degree Programme Council, in accordance with the deadlines set by the University Quality Team and the Faculty Monitoring Committee.
5. The Commission may avail itself of the support of Commissions/Working Groups designated by the Degree Programmes to better develop the self-assessment, review and improvement activities provided for by the AVA System.
ART.10 – FINAL PROVISIONS AND REFERENCES
1. The Degree Programme in Tourism Sciences has issued these Regulations, drawn up on the basis of the standard Regulations for University Degree Programmes; the Regulations for the Degree Programme in Tourism Sciences have been approved by the Degree Programme Council in Tourism Sciences, the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies and the Council of the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy.
2. For matters not covered by these Regulations, the provisions of current legislation, the University Statute, the University Teaching Regulations and other internal regulations shall apply as applicable.