Field Research – Guiding Field of study: Tourism
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023

Module name: Field Research – Guiding
Module code: W2-TR-S2-029
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module is designed to enable you to acquire knowledge on the principles and techniques applied in tourism service from the point of view of a tour guide and tourist group pilot, as well as the skills of implementing tourist events of various types and serving tourists at various stages of a tourist journey. The student will practice developing habits of cultural customer service based on the principles of professional ethics. The student will learn to take care of the quality of tourist service. He/she will learn how to communicate with the group and about the necessity of updating natural and humanistic knowledge.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Able to plan and carry out tourism-related tasks in an organised manner, able to integrate participants in a tourism event or other joint venture, and to manage the work of a team. [W2-TR-S2-029 _1]
 U08 [5/5]
Is able to communicate with the group he/she leads using various communication channels and methods and techniques of communication (in Polish and foreign language) [W2-TR-S2-029 _2]
 U03 [4/5]
Systematically updates natural and humanistic knowledge of the places where he is to guide the group [W2-TR-S2-029 _3]
 U07 [4/5] K03 [3/5]
Understands the need for an interdisciplinary approach to transfer knowledge of the places visited and to use skills from different disciplines [W2-TR-S2-029 _4]
 K03 [3/5]
He or she is ready to fulfil the role of tour leader in a responsible manner, taking into account the changing needs of society and towards participants in tourism and leisure activities. [W2-TR-S2-029 _5]
 K04 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
field practice [W2-TR-S2-029_fs_1] 60 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TR-S2-029 _1 W2-TR-S2-029 _2 W2-TR-S2-029 _3 W2-TR-S2-029 _4 W2-TR-S2-029 _5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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