Tourism as an element of local and regional development Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Tourism as an element of local and regional development
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-038
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject Tourism as an element of local and regional development focuses on the role of tourism as a factor stimulating socio-economic development at the local and regional level. During the course, students will become familiar with the theoretical and practical aspects of the impact of tourism on the development of infrastructure, economy, culture and quality of life of residents. The subject addresses issues related to planning and managing tourism in a sustainable manner, taking into account the needs of local communities and the protection of natural and cultural heritage. The subject combines elements of economics, sociology, geography, management and environmental protection. During the course, students will analyze case studies from different regions of the world and participate in discussions. The main objective of the subject Tourism as an element of local and regional development is to familiarize students with the role of tourism in local and regional development - understanding how tourism affects the development of infrastructure, economy, culture and the quality of life of residents, developing the skills of planning and managing tourism in a sustainable manner - learning to create tourism strategies that take into account the needs of local communities and the protection of natural and cultural heritage and preparing students to identify opportunities and challenges related to the development of tourism - analysis of the benefits and threats resulting from the development of tourism at the local and regional level.
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 role of tourism in socio-economic development at local and regional level [W2-TZ-S1-038_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the impact of tourism on infrastructure, economy, culture and quality of life of residents [W2-TZ-S1-038_2]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
knows the principles of sustainable tourism planning and management [W2-TZ-S1-038_3]
 TZ-W05 [1/5] TZ-W06 [1/5]
is able to analyze the benefits and challenges related to the development of tourism at the local and regional level [W2-TZ-S1-038_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to design tourism strategies that contribute to sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-038_5]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is able to identify and solve problems related to the development of tourism in the local and regional context [W2-TZ-S1-038_6]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourism on socio-economic development and is ready to take action for sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-038_7]
 TZ-K05 [1/5] TZ-K06 [1/5]
understands the importance of social and environmental responsibility in the tourism industry [W2-TZ-S1-038_8]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K04 [1/5]
is ready to promote and implement the principles of sustainable tourism in his/her future professional work [W2-TZ-S1-038_9]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-038_fs_2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-038_1 W2-TZ-S1-038_2 W2-TZ-S1-038_3 W2-TZ-S1-038_4 W2-TZ-S1-038_5 W2-TZ-S1-038_6 W2-TZ-S1-038_7 W2-TZ-S1-038_8 W2-TZ-S1-038_9
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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