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

Module name: Geography of tourism
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-007
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:
Tourism geography is a subject that focuses on the analysis of spatial aspects of tourism, taking into account both natural and socio-economic factors that affect the development and functioning of tourism. As part of the subject, students will become familiar with the theory and practice of tourism geography, including the analysis of the tourist attractiveness of regions, the spatial differentiation of tourism and the impact of tourism on the environment and society. Students will become familiar with key concepts such as tourist space, tourist attractions, tourist infrastructure and sustainable tourism development. The subject is interdisciplinary in nature, combining elements of geography, economics, sociology and tourism management. During the classes, students will analyze specific examples of tourist regions, both in Poland and around the world, to understand how geographical factors affect the development of various forms of tourism. The main objective of the subject Tourism geography is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and analyze spatial aspects of tourism, to familiarize students with the concepts and theories of tourism geography and their application in practice, and to develop the ability to analyze the tourist attractiveness of regions and the spatial differentiation of tourism
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 theories of tourism geography [W2-TZ-S1-007_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W02 [1/5]
understands the influence of natural and socio-economic factors on the development of tourism [W2-TZ-S1-007_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W03 [1/5]
knows the principles of sustainable tourism development and their importance for the protection of the environment and cultural heritage [W2-TZ-S1-007_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze and evaluate the tourist attractiveness of regions [W2-TZ-S1-007_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to identify and evaluate factors influencing the development of tourism in various regions of the world [W2-TZ-S1-007_5]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to design and implement tourism development strategies taking into account the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-007_6]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourism on the environment and society and is ready to take action for sustainable developmen [W2-TZ-S1-007_7]
 TZ-K01 [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-S1-007_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W2-TZ-S1-007_1 W2-TZ-S1-007_2 W2-TZ-S1-007_4 W2-TZ-S1-007_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-007_fs_2] 30 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-007_3 W2-TZ-S1-007_6 W2-TZ-S1-007_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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