Ethics in sustainable tourism Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Ethics in sustainable tourism
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-033
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Ethics in Sustainable Tourism subject focuses on the analysis of ethical aspects related to the development and practice of sustainable tourism. During the course, students will become familiar with the ethical principles that should guide activities in the tourism industry, with particular emphasis on social, environmental and cultural responsibility. The subject will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make ethical decisions in the context of sustainable tourism development, as well as to shape attitudes of responsibility and ethical awareness among future employees of the tourism industry. The subject is interdisciplinary in nature, combining elements of ethics, philosophy, tourism management and environmental protection. During the course, students will analyze specific cases of ethical dilemmas in tourism and prepare projects related to ethical tourism management. The main objective of the Ethics in Sustainable Tourism subject is to familiarize students with the ethical principles in sustainable tourism and their importance for the development of the industry, develop the ability to analyze ethical dilemmas in tourism and make decisions in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, and prepare students to identify and solve ethical problems related to sustainable 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 ethical principles in sustainable tourism and their importance for the development of the industry [W2-TZ-S1-033_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the impact of ethical decisions on the environment, culture and society and the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-033_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the methods of analyzing ethical dilemmas in tourism and making decisions in accordance with the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-033_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze ethical dilemmas in tourism and make decisions in accordance with the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-033_4]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
is able to identify and solve ethical problems related to sustainable tourism [W2-TZ-S1-033_5]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to design and implement strategies for ethical management of sustainable tourism [W2-TZ-S1-033_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-S1-033_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-033_1 W2-TZ-S1-033_2 W2-TZ-S1-033_3 W2-TZ-S1-033_4 W2-TZ-S1-033_5 W2-TZ-S1-033_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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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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