Optional module I Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Optional module I
Module code: W2-GFN-S2-001
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the causes and effects of anthropopressure on tourism; to discuss the principles of sustainable development in relation to tourism – standards and regulations in the field of tourist development; assessment of the impact of tourist investments on the environment; sociological foundations of tourism as a possibility of creating sustainable tourism in the cultural layer; the European Landscape Convention and other legal acts regulating the relations between tourism and the natural environment.
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]
consistently applies and promotes the principle of rigorous, empirically based interpretation of geographical phenomena and processes in research and practical activities [W2-GFN-S2-001_1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
has in-depth knowledge of the relationship between tourism and the geographical environment, enabling the perception of relationships and dependencies in nature and the socio-cultural environment [W2-GFN-S2-001 _2]
 KGG2_W02 [4/5]
is able to correctly interpret and explain social phenomena and the mutual relations between natural and social phenomena (interdisciplinary approach) [W2-GFN-S2-001 _3]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5]
has the ability to understand and analyze socio-cultural phenomena extended by the ability to theoretically in-depth assess these phenomena in the area of ​​the impact of tourism on the geographical environment using selected research methods [W2-GFN-S2-001 _4]
 KGG2_U03 [4/5]
analyzes proposed solutions to specific problems and proposes appropriate solutions in this regard [W2-GFN-S2-001 _5]
 KGG2_U02 [4/5]
is able to participate in the preparation of social, political, economic and civic projects, taking into account legal, economic and political aspects [W2-GFN-S2-001 _6]
 KGG2_K01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFN-S2-001_fs_1] 60 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GFN-S2-001_1 W2-GFN-S2-001 _2 W2-GFN-S2-001 _3 W2-GFN-S2-001 _4 W2-GFN-S2-001 _5 W2-GFN-S2-001 _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
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)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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