TOUR8117 Essentials of Interpretive Tour Guiding

2020

4.5

1 x 3-hour lecture weekly
1 x 8-hour workshop per semester
1 x 2-hour excursion per semester

1 Admission into GCCHM-Graduate Certificate in Cultural Heritage Management
1a Admission into GDPSM-Graduate Diploma in Screen and Media Production
1b Admission into MSM-Master of Screen and Media Production
1c Admission into GDPTRTR-Graduate Diploma in Tourism
1d Admission into GDPAHM-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management
1e Admission into MAHM-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management
1f Admission into MAHMA-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management [1.5 years]
1g Admission into MSMA-Master of Screen and Media Production [1 year]
1h Admission into MSMI-Master of Screen and Media Production [1.5 years]
1i Admission into MTR-Master of Tourism
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i))

1 of TOUR1003, TOUR1003A, TOUR1102, TOUR8205 has been successfully completed

This topic provides an insight into the skills and knowledge required to undertake tour guiding. Emphasis is placed on site interpretation techniques, the principles of tour guiding (both content and delivery), as well as basic itinerary planning. An understanding of ethical and safety issues to be considered is provided. Emphasis is placed on the role of tour guiding in natural and cultural attractions with an understanding and empathy for optimum visitor experiences.

Workshop is a full day of class presentations. Those who are not able to attend for the full day negotiate a half day attendance, which is equivalent to the three hours of lectures.

This topic aims to:

• provide a practical understanding of the skills, knowledge and attributes required by a tour guide

• examine and evaluate tour guiding site interpretation techniques for cultural and environmental sites

• provide fundamental tour planning principles

On completion of this topic students will be able to demonstrate:

• skills and knowledge required for tour guiding in a practical setting

• an understanding of the principles of interpretation

• an awareness of the principles of tour planning