Methodology of conducting tours Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Methodology of conducting tours
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-024
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject Methodology of conducting tours focuses on preparing students for professional organization and conducting of tourist trips. During the classes, students will become familiar with the principles of route planning, organization of logistics, communication with participants and ensuring safety during trips. The subject will equip students with practical skills necessary for effective management of tourist groups, as well as developing interpersonal competences, which are key in the work of a tour guide. The subject is practical in nature, combining elements of tourism management, psychology, communication and safety. During the classes, students will participate in simulations, field exercises and prepare projects related to the organization and conducting of trips. The main objective of the subject Methodology of conducting trips is to familiarize students with the principles of planning and organizing trips, including the selection of routes, logistics and time management, develop communication skills with tour participants and coping with difficult and crisis situations, and prepare students to ensure the safety of tour participants and respond to emergency situations.
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]
knows and understands the principles of planning and organizing tourist trips, including route selection, logistics and time management [W2-TZ-S1-024_1]
 TZ-W05 [1/5] TZ-W06 [1/5]
understands the principles of communication with tour participants and methods of coping with difficult and crisis situations [W2-TZ-S1-024_2]
 TZ-W06 [1/5] TZ-W07 [1/5]
knows the rules for ensuring the safety of tour participants and responding to emergency situations [W2-TZ-S1-024_3]
 TZ-W06 [1/5] TZ-W07 [1/5]
is able to plan and organize tourist trips, taking into account the needs of different groups of participants [W2-TZ-S1-024_4]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
can communicate effectively with tour participants and manage the group in a professional and empathetic manner [W2-TZ-S1-024_5]
 TZ-U04 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is able to ensure the safety of tour participants and respond to emergency situations [W2-TZ-S1-024_6]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the responsibility associated with conducting trips and is ready to take action for the safety and comfort of participants [W2-TZ-S1-024_7]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K04 [1/5]
understands the importance of professionalism and empathy in the work of a tourist guide [W2-TZ-S1-024_8]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K04 [1/5]
is ready to continuously improve his/her skills in conducting trips [W2-TZ-S1-024_9]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K04 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-024_fs_1] 30 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-024_1 W2-TZ-S1-024_2 W2-TZ-S1-024_3 W2-TZ-S1-024_4 W2-TZ-S1-024_5 W2-TZ-S1-024_6 W2-TZ-S1-024_7 W2-TZ-S1-024_8 W2-TZ-S1-024_9
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
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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