Tourist regions of the world Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Tourist regions of the world
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-008
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject focuses on the analysis of the most important tourist destinations, their attractions, culture, history and factors influencing their popularity. Students will become familiar with the characteristics of tourist regions on different continents, taking into account both natural and cultural aspects. The subject develops the ability to analyze and compare tourist regions and understand how different factors affect the development of tourism in different parts of the world. The subject combines elements of geography, cultural studies, history and tourism management. During the classes, students will analyze specific examples of tourist regions, both well-known and less popular, to understand how cultural and natural diversity affects tourist attractiveness. The main objective of the subject Tourist Regions of the World is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and analyze the diversity of tourist regions in the world. Students will also become familiar with the characteristics of the most important tourist regions in the world, including their attractions, culture, history and natural environment. In addition, students will develop the skills to analyze and compare tourist regions in terms of their attractiveness and specificity.
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 characteristics of the most important tourist regions in the world, including their attractions, culture, history and natural environment [W2-TZ-S1-008_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W03 [1/5]
understands the influence of natural, cultural and socio-economic factors on the development of tourism in various regions of the world [W2-TZ-S1-008_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-S1-008_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze and compare tourist regions in terms of their attractiveness and specificity [W2-TZ-S1-008_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-S1-008_5]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to design and implement strategies for promoting tourist regions, taking into account their unique features [W2-TZ-S1-008_6]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U04 [1/5]
is aware of the cultural and natural diversity of tourist regions and ready to promote their sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-008_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-S1-008_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W2-TZ-S1-008_1 W2-TZ-S1-008_2 W2-TZ-S1-008_4 W2-TZ-S1-008_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-008_fs_2] 30 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-008_3 W2-TZ-S1-008_6 W2-TZ-S1-008_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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