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

Module name: Cultural tourism
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-021
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:
Cultural Tourism is a subject that focuses on the analysis of various forms of cultural tourism, such as visiting monuments, participating in festivals, visiting museums, learning about the traditions and customs of local communities, and participating in religious events. Students will become familiar with the principles of sustainable use of cultural heritage, protection of monuments, and the impact of tourism on culture and society. The subject develops skills in planning and organizing cultural tourism, taking into account the principles of protecting cultural heritage and social responsibility. The subject combines elements of cultural studies, history, sociology, and tourism management. During classes, students will analyze specific examples of cultural tourism, participate in discussions, and prepare projects related to the development of cultural tourism in various regions. The main objective of the Cultural Tourism subject is to familiarize students with the concepts and principles of cultural tourism and its various forms, develop skills in analyzing the impact of tourism on culture and society, and identify factors influencing the development of cultural tourism, and prepare students to plan and organize cultural tourism 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]
knows and understands the concepts and principles of cultural tourism and its various forms [W2-TZ-S1-021_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the impact of tourism on culture and society and the principles of sustainable use of cultural heritage [W2-TZ-S1-021_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the principles of cultural heritage protection and their importance for the development of cultural tourism [W2-TZ-S1-021_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze and evaluate the impact of tourism on culture and society [W2-TZ-S1-021_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to identify and propose solutions to problems related to the protection of cultural heritage in the context of cultural tourism [W2-TZ-S1-021_5]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to design and implement strategies for the development of cultural tourism, taking into account the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-021_6]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourism on culture and society and is ready to take action for sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-021_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-S1-021_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-021_1 W2-TZ-S1-021_2 W2-TZ-S1-021_4 W2-TZ-S1-021_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-021_fs_2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-021_3 W2-TZ-S1-021_6 W2-TZ-S1-021_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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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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