Cultural diversity of the world Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Cultural diversity of the world
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-009
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 focuses on the analysis of differences and similarities between cultures, their impact on social behavior, traditions, customs and the development of tourism. Students will become familiar with key concepts in the field of cultural studies, cultural anthropology and sociology, as well as examples of cultural diversity in different regions of the world. The subject develops the ability to analyze and understand cultural differences, which is essential in working in the tourism industry, where contact with different cultures is an everyday occurrence. The subject is interdisciplinary in nature, combining elements of cultural studies, anthropology, sociology and tourism management. During the classes, students will analyze specific examples of cultural differences, participate in discussions and prepare projects related to the promotion of culture and cultural tourism. The main objective of the subject Cultural Diversity of the World is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and analyze cultural diversity in the world, to familiarize students with concepts and theories in the field of cultural studies and cultural anthropology, and to develop the ability to analyze and understand cultural differences and their impact on social behavior and the development 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 and understands concepts and theories in the field of cultural studies and cultural anthropology [W2-TZ-S1-009_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W02 [1/5]
understands the impact of cultural differences on social behavior, traditions and customs [W2-TZ-S1-009_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W03 [1/5]
knows the principles of promoting cultural tourism and its importance for the development of tourism [W2-TZ-S1-009_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
can analyze and compare cultural differences in different regions of the world [W2-TZ-S1-009_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to identify and assess the impact of cultural differences on the development of tourism [W2-TZ-S1-009_5]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to design and implement strategies for promoting cultural tourism, taking into account cultural differences [W2-TZ-S1-009_6]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-009_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-009_1 W2-TZ-S1-009_2 W2-TZ-S1-009_3 W2-TZ-S1-009_4 W2-TZ-S1-009_5 W2-TZ-S1-009_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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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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