ICT in Tourism Field of study: Tourism
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023

Module name: ICT in Tourism
Module code: W2-TR-S2-007
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The student learns about information and communication systems in tourism. He or she acquires knowledge of the main reservation systems used in tourism and skills in their use. The student knows and is able to use network systems of booking basic tourist services, including portals of transport and accommodation services, he is able to correctly identify and use tourist information sources contained in the network: relevant sources of tourist information on insurance services, diplomatic posts, portals issuing warnings for tourists, information on necessary vaccinations, visas or customs in tourist destination countries. The student is able to accurately select the necessary information and assess its usefulness and correctness. They learn about contemporary trends in tourism (backpacking, coachsurfing) and communication portals related to them. The student acquires skills and knowledge in the field of information and interactive tourist services and modern techniques used in tourism promotion and marketing. He/she learns about modern solutions applied in tourist attractions, museums (interactivity, visitor counters). The student has information on cartographic resources useful in tourism and knows how to use them.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Is able to use modern information technologies in the field of tourism handling, especially concerning tourist reservation systems, applications and multimedia used in tourism. Can select appropriate tools and use them to handle tourism and promote tourism. [W2-TR-S2-007_1]
 U06 [5/5]
Be able to use available sources of tourism information, evaluate, verify and select appropriate ones, including electronic sources taking into account foreign databases and available tourism websites. [W2-TR-S2-007_2]
 U07 [4/5]
He critically evaluates his knowledge in the field of tourism and the IT tools used in it, is able to select content in the field of tourism and independently undertakes activities to supplement his knowledge of an interdisciplinary nature. [W2-TR-S2-007_3]
 K02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W2-TR-S2-007_fs_1] 15 Working with a computer [d01]  course work W2-TR-S2-007_1 W2-TR-S2-007_2 W2-TR-S2-007_3
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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