Global socio-economic problems Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Global socio-economic problems
Module code: W2-GF-S2-003
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Global Socio-Economic Problems module aims to familiarize the student with the intensity, scope and mutual influence of globalization processes. It is important for the student to be able to identify global socio-economic problems and also be able to critically evaluate them. During the lectures, the student will become familiar with theories of globalization, contemporary views on globality, international integration processes, global determinants of information, social and economic development and manifestations of globality in the form of various socio-economic problems. In the exercises, the main areas of interest concern the globalization of production, agriculture, capital flow and trade, as well as the globalization of culture and threats based on the analysis of the current international order. It seems important for the student to gain an independent assessment of the positive and negative effects of globalization.
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]
demonstrates the ability to critically analyze and select information, especially from electronic sources, demonstrates the ability to formulate reasoned judgments based on data from various sources, is able to correctly interpret and explain socio-economic phenomena and the mutual relations between them [W2-GF-S2-003 _1]
 KGG2_U02 [2/5] KGG2_U03 [2/5] KGG2_U07 [3/5]
understands the need for lifelong learning, is able to inspire and organize the learning process of others, is able to independently and critically supplement knowledge and skills, extended with an interdisciplinary dimension [W2-GF-S2-003 _2]
 KGG2_K01 [2/5] KGG2_K03 [3/5]
has knowledge about methods of obtaining and settling funds for the implementation of scientific and application projects in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-003 _3]
 KGG2_W02 [5/5] KGG2_W04 [2/5]
has knowledge of different types of social ties and the regularities between them, as well as in-depth knowledge of selected categories of social ties [W2-GF-S2-003 _4]
 KGG2_W03 [5/5]
knows the general principles of creating and developing forms of individual entrepreneurship, using knowledge from the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-003 _5]
 KGG2_W03 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-003 _fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		exam W2-GF-S2-003 _3 W2-GF-S2-003 _4 W2-GF-S2-003 _5
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-003 _fs_2] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-003 _1 W2-GF-S2-003 _2
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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