Percepção dos graduandos em turismo da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) sobre as dimensões de sustentabilidade turística

This article examines the perceptions of students of tourism in UFRN, about the study of the dimensions of touristic sustainability along the Course. The specific objectives were: to draw the learners’ profile; to verify awareness, competence and preparation of students in relation to the dimensions of touristic sustainability; to identify the concerns of students in relation to the Course. The methodology had a descriptive-exploratory character, with qualitative-quantitative approach, through analyzes using a statistical software. It was found that most learners are young and does not work in the area, despite their capacitation; they are aware about the environmental issues, but they are unreliable to deal with some social aspects, they have concerns about the disciplines and the conciliation of theory with practice.