Methodology of Geographical Sciences and the History of Geographical Thought Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Methodology of Geographical Sciences and the History of Geographical Thought
Module code: W2-GF-S2-001
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject aims to introduce the methodological foundations of modern geography, concerning its basic concepts and notions, the object and subject of research, structure, place in the system of sciences, relations with other sciences, theoretical, practical and ideological significance in human life, discovering the essence of various scientific and research approaches, showing ways of approaching solving scientific problems, as well as showing the history of the development of geographical thought from ancient times to the present day.
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]
has extended knowledge of the nature of geographical sciences, their place in the system of sciences and their relations to other sciences, as well as the basic notions and methodological concepts of contemporary geography [W2-GF-S2-001 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [5/5]
demonstrates the ability to formulate reasoned judgments based on data from various sources and the ability to use a systems approach to solving scientific problems [W2-GF-S2-001 _2]
 KGG2_U03 [3/5]
has in-depth knowledge of selected systems of norms and rules (legal, organizational, professional, moral, ethical) organizing social structures and institutions, the rules governing them and their sources, nature, changes and methods of operation [W2-GF-S2-001 _3]
 KGG2_W03 [5/5]
has in-depth knowledge of views on selected social structures and institutions or selected categories of social ties and their historical evolution [W2-GF-S2-001 _4]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-001 _fs_1] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		exam W2-GF-S2-001 _1 W2-GF-S2-001 _2 W2-GF-S2-001 _3 W2-GF-S2-001 _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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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