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

Module name: Sociology of sustainable tourism
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-010
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 Sociology of Sustainable Tourism is a subject that introduces students to issues related to the sociological aspects of tourism, with particular emphasis on the concept of sustainable development. The subject focuses on the analysis of the relationship between tourism and society, including the impact of tourism on local communities, culture, and the environment. Students are introduced to key sociological theories that explain tourist behavior and the impact of tourism on society and the environment. The subject develops skills in analyzing and understanding the social aspects of tourism, which is essential for designing and implementing sustainable practices in the tourism industry. The subject combines elements of sociology, anthropology, environmental protection, and tourism management. The main objective of the Sociology of Sustainable Tourism subject is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and analyze the social aspects of tourism, with particular emphasis on sustainable development, to familiarize students with sociological theories on tourism and their application in practice, and to develop skills in analyzing the impact of tourism on local communities, culture, and the environment.
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 sociological theories regarding tourism and their application in practice [W2-TZ-S1-010_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W02 [1/5]
understands the impact of tourism on local communities, culture and the environment [W2-TZ-S1-010_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-S1-010_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
can analyse and evaluate the impact of tourism on local communities, culture and the environment [W2-TZ-S1-010_4]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to identify and propose solutions to social and environmental problems in the context of tourism activities [W2-TZ-S1-010_5]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
is able to design and implement sustainable practices in the tourism industry [W2-TZ-S1-010_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-S1-010_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-010_1 W2-TZ-S1-010_2 W2-TZ-S1-010_3 W2-TZ-S1-010_4 W2-TZ-S1-010_5 W2-TZ-S1-010_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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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