Field exercises in the Silesian highlands Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Field exercises in the Silesian highlands
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-046
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 student acquires knowledge of human-environment relations on a regional scale useful in tourism planning. Becomes acquainted in the field with the natural conditions of the Silesian Highlands and anthropogenic transformations of the natural environment. Becomes familiar with the genesis and processes of transformation of the traditional economic region. Recognizes the links between the physical and geographic environment and human activity in a highly urbanized area.
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]
is able to properly analyze the causes and course of specific natural, social, cultural, political, and economic processes and phenomena. Is able to correctly interpret these phenomena. Conducts field observations, familiarizing themselves with the effects of natural and socio-economic processes [W2-TZ-S1-046_1]
 TZ-U01 [4/5]
has knowledge of basic conceptual categories and tourism terminology. Understands the relationships between the achievements of tourism sciences and the possibilities of their use in socio-economic life, taking into account the sustainable use of biodiversity. [W2-TZ-S1-046_2]
 TZ-W04 [3/5]
has basic knowledge of different types of social, cultural, political and economic structures, especially their essential elements and the relationships between them [W2-TZ-S1-046_3]
 TZ-W01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
field practice [W2-TZ-S1-046_fs_1] 42 Plein air session [e09]  course work W2-TZ-S1-046_1 W2-TZ-S1-046_2 W2-TZ-S1-046_3
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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