Methodology of sights tours and school tourism Field of study: Tourism
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023

Module name: Methodology of sights tours and school tourism
Module code: W2-TR-S2-009
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: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to provide knowledge on the role of a tour guide and tour leader in servicing tourist traffic, including school trips, and to familiarise students with the work workshop of tour guides and tour leaders. Elements of the workshop such as preparation for and handling of coach and air events, accommodation of tourists, organisation of the day and guiding the group, presentation techniques and interpersonal communication and self-presentation will be discussed.
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]
Can plan and carry out tasks related to the organisation of tourism events in an organised manner and knows how to integrate participants in a tourism event. [W2-TR-S2-009_1]
 U08 [4/5]
Is ready to fulfil the role of tourist guide and tour leader in a responsible manner, taking into account the different needs of society. [W2-TR-S2-009_2]
 K04 [5/5]
Has the ability to apply techniques to communicate effectively with participants in a tourism event. [W2-TR-S2-009_3]
 K06 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W2-TR-S2-009_fs_1] 15 Production exercise – workshop [e02]  course work W2-TR-S2-009_1 W2-TR-S2-009_2 W2-TR-S2-009_3
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
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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