Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Excursion Leadership, Guide Activities
Course Code
LSPA_495
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kalvis Ciekurs
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Within the study course, students will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the basics of excursion creation and execution, as well as the role of a guide. The course will provide the chance to theoretically and practically learn excursion planning, content creation, organization, and leadership. Additionally, students will become familiar with the related laws and regulations of excursion planning and organization in Latvia.
Preliminary Knowledge
Professional baker's prior knowledge in general theoretical study courses and industry-specific theoretical foundation courses.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understands the types of excursions, the basic principles of planning, organisation and management, knows LR legislation in relation to the organisation and management of excursions.
2.Understand the interaction between nature and the cultural environment.
3.Understand building a guide’s narrative, places to create experiences.
Skills
1.Knows how to choose a tour route, attractions and appropriate activities appropriate to the interests, age, fitness of the tour participants.
2.Knows how to plan, organise and run tours.
Competences
1.Expertly evaluate and analyse the tour, as a recreational event and related problems.
2.Using the acquired theoretical basics and skills, professional issues are addressed in relation to the planning, organisation and implementation of excursions as recreational activities.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Excursion |
40.00% from total grade
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Test
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Excursion - creating theory |
15.00% from total grade
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Test
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Test work on the theory of excursion creation, history, and route planning |
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2.
Aspects of the guide’s activities |
15.00% from total grade
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Test
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Inspection work on aspects of the guide’s activities, storytelling for creating a site experience |
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3.
Organisation of excursions in practice |
30.00% from total grade
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Test
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The excursion practically takes place. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction, course objectives, and tasks in Excursion Management. Laws and regulations in excursion management. The Tourism Law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction, course objectives, and tasks in Excursion Management. Laws and regulations in excursion management. The Tourism Law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Excursions as recreational events, history. Psychological dimensions, personality, motivation, values, and tourism.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Excursions as recreational events, history. Psychological dimensions, personality, motivation, values, and tourism.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Social and cultural aspects of tourism. Environmental aspects of "Green Tourism." Excursion planning, methods, duties, and responsibilities.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Social and cultural aspects of tourism. Environmental aspects of "Green Tourism." Excursion planning, methods, duties, and responsibilities.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Types of Excursions, Creating the Excursion Composition. Developing the Excursion Route, Planning and Choosing Activities Based on the Participants' Age, Interests, and Physical Fitness.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Types of Excursions, Creating the Excursion Composition. Developing the Excursion Route, Planning and Choosing Activities Based on the Participants' Age, Interests, and Physical Fitness.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Guide, Group Leader. The Personality of the Guide and the Specifics of the Job. Basics of Interpretation, Creating a Narrative.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Guide, Group Leader. The Personality of the Guide and the Specifics of the Job. Basics of Interpretation, Creating a Narrative.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Excursion Marketing and Advertising, Development of Informational Materials.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Excursion Marketing and Advertising, Development of Informational Materials.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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ChatGPT said:
Practical Excursion Route Development, Selection of Sightseeing Objects.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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ChatGPT said:
Practical Excursion Route Development, Selection of Sightseeing Objects.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The practical course of the excursion.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The practical course of the excursion.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The practical course of the excursion.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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The practical course of the excursion.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction, course objectives, and tasks in Excursion Management. Laws and regulations in excursion management. The Tourism Law.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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Excursions as recreational events, history. Psychological dimensions, personality, motivation, values, and tourism.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Social and cultural aspects of tourism. Environmental aspects of "Green Tourism." Excursion planning, methods, duties, and responsibilities.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Types of Excursions, Creating the Excursion Composition. Developing the Excursion Route, Planning and Choosing Activities Based on the Participants' Age, Interests, and Physical Fitness.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Guide, Group Leader. The Personality of the Guide and the Specifics of the Job. Basics of Interpretation, Creating a Narrative.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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Excursion Marketing and Advertising, Development of Informational Materials.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
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ChatGPT said:
Practical Excursion Route Development, Selection of Sightseeing Objects.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The practical course of the excursion.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The practical course of the excursion.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Borrows J. (2025) My Hiking Journal: For Happy Souls. Independently published, 100.lpp.
2.
Kogon K., Blakemore S. (2024) Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager (Updated and Revised Edition), Ben Bella Books. Updated edition, 256.lpp.
3.
Chamberlin J. (2014) Trails of Little Rock: Hiking, Biking, and Kayaking Trails in Little Rock. Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc; 1st Edition, 80.lpp.
4.
Poga L. (2019) Tūristu gida – grupas vadītāja profesionālās prasmes un atbildība. Rīga. Biznesa augstskola Turība.
Additional Reading
1.
Smith M., Richards G. The Routledge Handbook of Cultural Tourism. Great Britain. CPI Group (UK) Ltd.
2.
Collins, Verite R. (2010) Becoming a Tour Guide : principles of guiding and site interpretation. London: Continuum.
3.
Grīnfelde I., Klepers A. (2010) Tūrisma maršrutu veidošana. Valmiera. Vidzemes augstskola.