Applied Human Geography Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Applied Human Geography
Module code: W2-GF-S2-226
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Module provides advance knowledge about contemporary issues in the fields of human geography which are: economic geography, social geography, cultural geography, political geography, historical geography and geography of settlement, as well as about relations between them in the global context. During the course, students become acquainted with research methods of human geography and will learn how to interpret socio-economic phenomena. They will also acquire skills of collecting, selecting and processing of socio-economic data with the use of GIS tools.
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]
student has extended knowledge in the field of human geography, supported by the current literature of the subject from geographic and related sciences, and sees relations and dependencies in various areas of human activity and the dilemmas of modern civilization. Student demonstrates the skill of critical analysis and selection of information from various sources and correctly interprets and explains social and economic phenomena as well as the mutual relations between them. Has the ability to use the acquired knowledge in a variety of areas and forms [W2-GF-S2-226 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5] KGG2_U02 [2/5]
student has knowledge in the field of applied empirical data in human geography, including statistics, GIS, forecasting socioeconomic processes and knows the principles of planning geographic surveys, data acquisition and tools for their description. Student is able to obtain and interpret empirical data and formulate appropriate conclusions based on them [W2-GF-S2-226_2]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U03 [2/5]
student applies advanced techniques and tools to solve specific problems in the field of human geography and respects normative systems (legal, professional, ethical), and plans and performs research tasks under the guidance of a tutor. Student can set priorities for the implementation of specific tasks [W2-GF-S2-226 _3]
 KGG2_U01 [2/5] KGG2_U04 [1/5] KGG2_K03 [1/5]
the student updates and deepens knowledge in the field of socio-economic geography; understands the need to get acquainted with the current state of research in the field of geography and is able to complete the knowledge on the interdisciplinary dimension. Student can inspire and organize the learning process, including other people [W2-GF-S2-226 _4]
 KGG2_K01 [2/5] KGG2_K03 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-226 _fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		exam W2-GF-S2-226 _1 W2-GF-S2-226_2
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-226 _fs_2] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-226 _3 W2-GF-S2-226 _4
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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
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
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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