Tourist attractions of Poland Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Tourist attractions of Poland
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-014
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Tourist Attractions of Poland is a subject that focuses on the analysis of a variety of objects and places that attract tourists from both home and abroad, such as cultural monuments, natural wonders, national parks, historic cities, pilgrimage sites and modern tourist attractions. Students will learn about the characteristics of these places, their history, cultural and natural significance, as well as the factors that influence their popularity among tourists. The course combines elements of geography, history, cultural studies and tourism management. During the course of the course, students will analyze specific examples of tourist attractions in Poland in order to understand how cultural and natural diversity affects the tourist attractiveness of the country. The main objective of the subject Tourist Attractions of Poland is to familiarize students with the characteristics of the most important tourist attractions in Poland, including their history, cultural and natural significance, to develop the ability to analyze and compare tourist attractions in terms of their attractiveness and specificity, and to prepare students to identify factors that influence the popularity of tourist attractions among tourists.
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]
knows the most important tourist attractions in Poland, including their history, cultural and natural significance [W2-TZ-S1-014_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the influence of cultural, historical and natural factors on tourist attractiveness [W2-TZ-S1-014_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the principles of sustainable tourism development and their importance for the protection of the environment and cultural heritage [W2-TZ-S1-014_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze and compare tourist attractions in terms of their attractiveness and specificity [W2-TZ-S1-014_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to identify and evaluate factors influencing the popularity of tourist attractions among tourists [W2-TZ-S1-014_5]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to design and implement strategies for promoting tourist attractions, taking into account their unique features [W2-TZ-S1-014_6]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the cultural and natural diversity of tourist attractions in Poland and is ready to promote their sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-014_7]
 TZ-K05 [1/5] TZ-K06 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-014_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W2-TZ-S1-014_1 W2-TZ-S1-014_2 W2-TZ-S1-014_4 W2-TZ-S1-014_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-014_fs_2] 30 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-014_3 W2-TZ-S1-014_6 W2-TZ-S1-014_7
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
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
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
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