Fundamentals of sustainable tourism Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Fundamentals of sustainable tourism
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-002
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject Fundamentals of Sustainable Tourism introduces students to key concepts, principles and practices related to tourism based on sustainable development. During the course, students will become familiar with the philosophy of sustainable tourism, its goals and challenges in the context of global environmental, social and economic problems. The subject includes an analysis of the impact of tourism on ecosystems, local communities and economies, and presents tools and strategies to minimize the negative effects of this activity. The main objective of the subject Fundamentals of Sustainable Tourism is to equip students with knowledge on assessing the environmental, social and economic effects of tourism activities, to prepare students to design sustainable solutions and to shape attitudes of responsibility and ecological awareness
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 concepts and principles of sustainable development, including its three pillars: environmental, social and economic [W2-TZ-S1-002_1]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
understands the impact of tourism activities on the natural environment, society and the economy [W2-TZ-S1-002_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
they know the global and local threats related to organic decomposition and their distribution strategies [W2-TZ-S1-002_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze the impact of tourism activities on the environment and society [W2-TZ-S1-002_4]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to design and implement sustainable practices in the tourism industry [W2-TZ-S1-002_5]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
is able to identify and apply tools and methods supporting sustainable development in tourism [W2-TZ-S1-002_6]
 TZ-U05 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-002_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-002_1 W2-TZ-S1-002_2 W2-TZ-S1-002_3 W2-TZ-S1-002_4 W2-TZ-S1-002_5 W2-TZ-S1-002_6
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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