Semestre

IKF206 Nature Guiding in Fjord Landscapes

Emnekode: 
IKF206
Varighet: 
1 semester
Studiepoeng: 
15
Studienivå: 
Bachelor (fordjupingsnivå)
Undervisningssemester: 
2024 Haust
Eksamenssemester: 
2024 Haust
Undervisningsspråk: 
Engelsk
Forkunnskapskrav, emneliste
IKF106 Friluftsliv 1
IKF107 Friluftsliv 2
Krav til forkunnskapar

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Om emnet

The students will gain an insight into what guiding and outdoor leadership involves in practice, and thereby lay the foundation for studying, reflecting over and discussing the role of a guide, guiding activity as a travel and nature tourism product, dissemination of information and experiences, and safe guiding. Guiding activities and outdoor leadership will be exemplified and themed through guided tours in the mountains, along the fjords and in coastal environments.

Læringsutbytte

In compliance with the National Qualifications Framework, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes after successfully completing the course:

Kunnskapar

The student

  • will have acquired an awareness of systematic knowledge approach to nature, culture and traditional use of land and natural resources in the coastal-, fjord- and mountain landscapes on which the course focuses
  • will have gained knowledge and awareness of the responsibilities and regulations governing the role of nature guide / outdoor leader with responsibility for the safety of individuals and groups
  • will have acquired an awareness of one’s own and the guests' capabilities with regard to navigating in different natural environments in all situations and conditions
  • will have acquired a knowledge of meteorological conditions in order to be able to plan and carry out tours with groups in an appropriate manner
  • will have knowledge of nutrition, traditional food and the meal as part of a guided product
Ferdigheiter

The student

  • will have skills in critically risk assessments and safe travel in natural environments
  • will have skills in disseminating experiences and information and conveying nature, culture, and traditional use of land and natural resources to the guests in guiding / outdoor leadership contexts
  • will have skills in organizing and leading guided tours
  • can use digital technology related to the planning and implementation of the nature guide product
Generell kompetanse

The student

  • will have developed knowledge and competence to work independently as a guide / outdoor leader in different situations in the context of the travel and tourism
  • will have an awareness of the boundary line between guiding and pedagogical activities in a natural environment
  • will have developed a capacity for reflection and common sense and the ability to implement best practices
Praktisk organisering og arbeidsmåtar

The course of study will alternate between teaching with lectures, discussions in plenary and seminars, group work, teaching programmes outdoors, individual study and digital studies.   

The student’s impressions, observations and experiences from the activities outdoors are to provide a basis for discussions and reflections. The programme of study presupposes active participation, where the students are also given responsibility for organizing and for guiding assignments as part of various teaching projects.

Vilkår for å framstille seg til eksamen

Attendance requirements

Approved attendance and active participation in compulsory teaching, including preparations for, during and after the outdoor teaching projects. 80% attendance is required in all compulsory teaching, and 90% attendance is required in all compulsory teaching programs outdoors.The semester plan specifies the scope of the compulsory teaching.

Coursework requirements

  • Completed digital learning module in mountain orientation and navigation
  • Completed oral presentation of a project on landscape.
  • Approved assignment related to the topic of safe travel in natural environments.

The student can answer coursework requirements either in English or a Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Danish, Swedish).

Sensorordning
Maksimumstal: 
25
Emneansvarleg: 
Kalle Kristian Pulli
Materialavgift

Materialavgift kr.400.

Emnet inngår i følgande studieprogram
  • Friluftsliv og naturguide - bachelor
VurderingsformGrupperingVarighetKarakterskalaAndelKommentarHjelpemidlerOmfang
Munnleg eksamen
Individuell
30 minutt
A-F, der A er best og E er siste ståkarakter
The student can answer individual exam either in English or a Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Danish, Swedish).
Godkjent av: 
Unni Hagen