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

Module name: Problems of tourism development
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-028
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject Problems of Tourism Development focuses on the analysis of challenges and barriers related to the development of tourism at the local, regional and global levels. During the course, students will become familiar with the social, economic, environmental and cultural problems that affect the development of the tourism industry. The subject will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, analyze and solve problems related to the development of tourism, taking into account the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility. The main objective of the subject Problems of Tourism Development is to familiarize students with the main social, economic, environmental and cultural problems affecting the development of tourism, to develop the ability to analyze and evaluate tourism development problems and to propose solutions consistent with the principles of sustainable development, and to prepare students to plan and implement tourism development strategies that take into account local and global challenges
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 main social, economic, environmental and cultural issues affecting the development of tourism [W2-TZ-S1-028_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the impact of tourism development problems on local communities, the natural environment and the economy [W2-TZ-S1-028_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the methods of analysis and evaluation of tourism development problems and proposing solutions in accordance with the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-028_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze and evaluate tourism development problems at local, regional and global levels [W2-TZ-S1-028_4]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
is able to propose solutions to tourism development problems, taking into account the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-028_5]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to plan and implement tourism development strategies that take into account local and global challenges [W2-TZ-S1-028_6]
 TZ-U05 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourism development problems on society, the environment and the economy and is ready to take action for sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-028_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-S1-028_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-028_1 W2-TZ-S1-028_2 W2-TZ-S1-028_4 W2-TZ-S1-028_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-028_fs_2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-028_3 W2-TZ-S1-028_6 W2-TZ-S1-028_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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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