Optional Module (II) Field of study: Tourism
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023

Module name: Optional Module (II)
Module code: W2-TR-S2-033
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to acquaint the student with the relations that exist between tourism and the natural and cultural environment. The student is able to define interactions of tourism and natural and cultural environment, gets to know basic indicators evaluating these relations and diagnoses irregularities. The student gets to know basic legal acts, institutions and organizations regulating the influence of tourism on the natural and cultural environment (to make him aware of the threats of tourist anthropopression and to acquaint him with the mechanisms of limiting the negative influence of tourism on the environment). The student is introduced to the idea of sustainable tourism (types of ecotourism, examples of ecotourism products, UNWTO initiatives).
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]
Has knowledge of relationships and dependencies in nature, enabling the perception and interpretation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage in the context of sustainable tourism development and the promotion of ecotourism. [W2-TR-S2-033 _1]
 W04 [5/5] W05 [4/5]
Knows and understands currently discussed problems and is aware of contemporary achievements, initiatives of UNWTO, UNESCO, Polish and regional programs supporting activities in the field of tourism [W2-TR-S2-033 _2]
 W05 [4/5] K03 [4/5]
Understands the need for lifelong learning, is able to inspire others for personal development and organize the learning process by discussing contemporary problems and threats in tourism [W2-TR-S2-033 _3]
 U09 [5/5]
Is prepared to critically assess the knowledge and content received in the field of tourism, ready for an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems in the tourism sector [W2-TR-S2-033 _4]
 K01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TR-S2-033] 30 Monographic lecture [a02]  course work W2-TR-S2-033 _1 W2-TR-S2-033 _2 W2-TR-S2-033 _3 W2-TR-S2-033 _4
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
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
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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