Tourism in post-industrial areas Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Tourism in post-industrial areas
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-016
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject focuses on the analysis of the processes of revitalization and adaptation of post-industrial areas, such as former mines, factories, steelworks or ports, for the needs of tourism. Students will become familiar with examples of successful transformation of these areas into tourist attractions, such as industrial museums, theme parks, cultural centers or tourist routes. The subject develops the ability to plan and manage tourism in post-industrial areas, taking into account the principles of sustainable development and protection of industrial heritage. The subject combines elements of geography, history, tourism management and protection of cultural heritage. During the classes, students will analyze specific examples of revitalization of post-industrial areas, participate in discussions and prepare projects related to the development of tourism in these areas. The main objective of the subject Tourism in post-industrial areas is to familiarize students with the processes of revitalization and adaptation of post-industrial areas for the needs of tourism, develop the ability to analyze the tourist potential of post-industrial areas and identify factors influencing their attractiveness, and prepare students to plan and manage tourism in post-industrial areas taking into account the principles of sustainable development.
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]
understands the processes of revitalization and adaptation of post-industrial areas for the needs of tourism [W2-TZ-S1-016_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the impact of tourism on the socio-economic development of post-industrial areas [W2-TZ-S1-016_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the principles of sustainable tourism development and their importance for the protection of industrial heritage [W2-TZ-S1-016_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze and evaluate the tourist potential of post-industrial areas [W2-TZ-S1-016_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to identify and propose solutions to problems related to the development of tourism in post-industrial areas [W2-TZ-S1-016_5]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to design and implement tourism development strategies in post-industrial areas, taking into account the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-016_6]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourism on the socio-economic development of post-industrial areas and is ready to take action for sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-016_7]
 TZ-K05 [1/5] TZ-K06 [1/5]
understands the importance of social and environmental responsibility in the tourism industry [W2-TZ-S1-016_8]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K04 [1/5]
is ready to promote and implement the principles of sustainable development in his/her future professional work [W2-TZ-S1-016_9]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-016_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-016_1 W2-TZ-S1-016_2 W2-TZ-S1-016_4 W2-TZ-S1-016_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-016_fs_2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-016_3 W2-TZ-S1-016_6 W2-TZ-S1-016_7 W2-TZ-S1-016_8 W2-TZ-S1-016_9
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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