GSEGP2: Tourism economy and post-industrial cultural heritage Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: GSEGP2: Tourism economy and post-industrial cultural heritage
Module code: W2-GF-S2-416
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to introduce the student to the issue of tourism economy, allows to learn the necessary tools and methods, enabling meeting the needs and expectations of contemporary tourists in such areas as: tourist information, providing access to tourist attractions, gastronomy, hotel industry, transport, as well as others responsible for the development of the tourism market. Additionally, the module addresses the topic of post-industrial cultural heritage, which is closely related to the tourism economy in post-industrial areas.
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 in the field of geographical sciences, supported by current literature on the subject in geographical and related sciences, has extended knowledge of various types of structures of socio-economic institutions in the field of tourism economy and post-industrial cultural heritage, and is able to independently supplement this knowledge with an interdisciplinary dimension [W2-GF-S2-416 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5] KGG2_W03 [2/5] KGG2_K01 [1/5]
demonstrates the ability to critically analyze and select information from various sources and correctly interprets and explains social and economic phenomena in the field of tourism economy and post-industrial cultural heritage, as well as the mutual relations between them. Has the ability to practically use the acquired knowledge in various scopes and forms [W2-GF-S2-416 _2]
 KGG2_U02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2- 416_fs_1] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-416 _1 W2-GF-S2-416 _2
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2- 416_ fs_2] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-416 _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)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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