Sustainable development - concept and implementation in tourism Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Sustainable development - concept and implementation in tourism
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-040
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 subject Sustainable development - concept and implementation in tourism focuses on the analysis of the concept of sustainable development and its application in the tourism industry. During the classes, students will become familiar with the principles of sustainable development, their impact on the natural environment, society and economy, as well as with the methods of implementing these principles in tourism practice. The subject will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement sustainable tourism projects, taking into account social and environmental responsibility. The main objective of the subject Sustainable development - concept and implementation in tourism is to familiarize students with the concept of sustainable development and its importance for the tourism industry, develop the ability to analyze and assess the impact of tourism on the natural environment, society and economy, and prepare students to plan and implement sustainable tourism projects, taking into account social and environmental responsibility.
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 concept of sustainable development and its importance for the tourism industry [W2-TZ-S1-040_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the impact of tourism on the natural environment, society and economy and the principles of sustainable tourism management [W2-TZ-S1-040_2]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
knows the methods of planning and implementing sustainable tourism projects, taking into account social and environmental responsibility [W2-TZ-S1-040_3]
 TZ-W05 [1/5] TZ-W06 [1/5]
is able to analyse and evaluate the impact of tourism on the natural environment, society and economy [W2-TZ-S1-040_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to plan and implement sustainable tourism projects, taking into account the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-040_5]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is able to design and implement strategies for sustainable tourism management [W2-TZ-S1-040_6]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-040_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-040_1 W2-TZ-S1-040_2 W2-TZ-S1-040_3 W2-TZ-S1-040_4 W2-TZ-S1-040_5 W2-TZ-S1-040_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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