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 Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kalvis Ciekurs
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
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
In the professional Bachelor’s programme of sports science, students need knowledge of human functioning, the nature of recreation and the role of recreational renewal, which gives students the opportunity to understand the movements and opportunities to be performed for different age stages and levels of preparedness. Knowledge of English is required at a sufficient level to read industry literature and guide course terminology in English.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students compare and analyse the types of excursions, the basic principles of planning, organisation and management, know LR legislation in relation to the organisation and management of excursions.
Individual work and tests
Excursion • Excursion - creating theory • Aspects of the guide’s activities • Organisation of excursions in practice
2.Students analyse the interaction between nature and the cultural environment.
Individual work and tests
Organisation of excursions in practice • Excursion - creating theory • Excursion
3.Students describe the principles of building the guide’s narrative, places to create experiences.
Individual work and tests
Aspects of the guide’s activities • Organisation of excursions in practice
Skills
1.Develop a tour route, attractions and appropriate activities appropriate to the interests, age, fitness of the tour participants.
Individual work and tests
Organisation of excursions in practice • Aspects of the guide’s activities • Excursion • Excursion - creating theory
2.Plans, organises and conducts tours, at all stages of realisation.
Individual work and tests
Excursion • Organisation of excursions in practice
Competences
1.Students assess and analyse the tour, as a recreational event and related problems.
Individual work and tests
Organisation of excursions in practice • Excursion • Excursion - creating theory
2.Students use the acquired theoretical basics and skills, address professional issues related to the planning, organisation and implementation of excursions as recreational activities.
Individual work and tests
Excursion - creating theory • Excursion • Aspects of the guide’s activities • Organisation of excursions in practice
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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Development, implementation and feedback of the tour plan: +) route exploration, selection, composition +) creation of a tour composition, selection of activities +) collection of information on the objects included in the route, preparation of information material. +) preparation of a staging within the framework of a guide’s work. +) Co-ordination of the tour route +) Resolution of the tourism transport, excursion catering capacity +) preparation, inspection work, literature research. +) drawing up feedback, analysis and preparation of press releases on the course of the tour |
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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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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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2
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Topics
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ChatGPT said:
Practical Excursion Route Development, Selection of Sightseeing Objects.
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Location
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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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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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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:
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
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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
|
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.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
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
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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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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
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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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Guide, Group Leader. The Personality of the Guide and the Specifics of the Job. Basics of Interpretation, Creating a Narrative.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
|
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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|---|---|---|
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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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|---|---|---|
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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.
Poga L. (2019) Tūristu gida – grupas vadītāja profesionālās prasmes un atbildība. Rīga. Biznesa augstskola Turība.
2.
TASKS AND APPLICATION OF METHODS OF GUIDE-EXCURSION IN TOURISM EXCURSIONS
3.
Modern types of excursion activities
4.
Excursion business in the context of sustainable tourism development
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.
4.
Chamberlin J. (2014) Trails of Little Rock: Hiking, Biking, and Kayaking Trails in Little Rock. Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc; 1st Edition, 80.lpp.
5.
Borrows J. (2025) My Hiking Journal: For Happy Souls. Independently published, 100.lpp.
6.
Kogon K., Blakemore S. (2024) Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager (Updated and Revised Edition), Ben Bella Books. Updated edition, 256.lpp.