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We kindly inform you that winter intake 2023/2024 is in process.

The enrollment will last untill 29.02.2024

 

Foreign Languages in Tourism, Hotel and Catering

(tryb stacjonarny)

Foreign Languages in Tourism, Hospitality, and Gastronomy is a unique specialization designed for those wishing to combine a passion for languages with the rapidly evolving sectors of tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy. The contemporary tourism market is incredibly diverse and dynamic, requiring professionals to effectively communicate in various languages and cultures. This study program addresses the growing market demand for specialists capable of effective communication in an international environment while simultaneously possessing in-depth industry knowledge.

A graduate of this specialization is a person who: 

• Language Skills: Has advanced knowledge of three foreign languages, with specialized vocabulary in the fields of tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy. 

• Industry Competencies: Understands the mechanisms of operation in tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy, acquiring competencies in management, promotion, and communication in these sectors. 

• Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Combines knowledge of culture, geography, history, and business, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the international tourism market.

• Soft Skills: Communicates effectively, can negotiate, work in multicultural teams, and adapt to dynamically changing market conditions.

Potential positions after graduation:

1. International Tourism Coordinator
2. International Communication Specialist in Hospitality
3. Translator/Interpreter for the Tourism Industry
4. Manager of a Restaurant with International Cuisine
5. Tourism and Culture Consultant

Sample subjects included in the specialization:

1. Practical Foreign Language Learning (learning three foreign languages):
Intensive study of three foreign languages, focusing on terminology specific to the sectors of tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy, preparing for fluent communication in the international environment of these industries.
2. Social Communication:
A course focused on understanding communication processes in society, considering various media and communication techniques.
3. Basics of Tourism:
A comprehensive introduction to the world of tourism, discussing its history, various forms, and operating mechanisms.
4. Tourist Geography:
A course offering a detailed overview of the world's major tourist regions, their specifics, and attractions.
5. History of Architecture and Art:
An overview of the main eras and styles in architecture and art, and their impact on tourism.
6. Economics:
Basic economics tailored to the tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy sectors, discussing demand and supply economics, pricing strategies, and macroeconomic factors.

Thanks to a diverse curriculum, students acquire comprehensive knowledge and practical skills useful in their future career in the tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy industries. The specialization combines language learning with practical aspects of working in these sectors.