Tourism and cultural asset resources Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Tourism and cultural asset resources
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-032
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject Tourism and Cultural Assets focuses on the analysis of the relationship between tourism and cultural heritage, including monuments, museums, local traditions and customs. During classes, students will become familiar with the impact of tourism on cultural assets, as well as methods of their protection and sustainable use. The subject will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and organize tourism based on cultural heritage, while respecting the principles of protection and social responsibility. The subject combines elements of cultural studies, history, tourism management and protection of cultural heritage. The main objective of the subject Tourism and Cultural Assets is to familiarize students with the characteristics of cultural assets and their role in tourism, to develop skills in planning and organizing tourism based on cultural heritage, taking into account the principles of protection and sustainable development, and to prepare students to identify and solve problems related to the use of cultural assets in 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 the characteristics of cultural assets and their role in tourism [W2-TZ-S1-032_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W03 [1/5]
understands the impact of tourism on cultural resources and the principles of their protection and sustainable use [W2-TZ-S1-032_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the methods of planning and organizing tourism based on cultural heritage, taking into account the principles of protection and sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-032_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
knows the methods of planning and organizing tourism based on cultural heritage, taking into account the principles of protection and sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-032_4]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
is able to identify and solve problems related to the use of cultural assets in tourism [W2-TZ-S1-032_5]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to design and implement strategies for sustainable management of tourism based on cultural heritage [W2-TZ-S1-032_6]
 TZ-U05 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-032_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-032_1 W2-TZ-S1-032_2 W2-TZ-S1-032_3 W2-TZ-S1-032_4 W2-TZ-S1-032_5 W2-TZ-S1-032_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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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