Multidimensionality of city space Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Multidimensionality of city space
Module code: W2-GF-S2-408
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 student learns about the complexity of the city's functioning as a result of mutually complementing demographic, social, functional and spatial structures. The student understands the mutual interpenetration (interactions) of urban processes and structures. Understands the need for a multidisciplinary approach to the city's space in order to effectively solve social, cultural and spatial problems, organize and manage urban space, create the city's image outside. Students learn about the functioning of institutions managing various spheres of city life and gain practical skills consisting in the use of GIS methods in research on urban structures
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 extensive knowledge of geography and social sciences enabling the perception of relationships and dependencies between demographic, social, functional and spatial urban structures [W2-GF-S2-408 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5] KGG2_U07 [2/5]
has knowledge about the socio-economic institutions managing the city space and the relations between them [W2-GF-S2-408 _2]
 KGG2_W03 [2/5]
correctly interprets and explains phenomena occurring in the city space and the relationships between them. has the ability to use the acquired knowledge in practice to solve spatial problems [W2-GF-S2-408 _3]
 KGG2_U02 [3/5]
is able to obtain and interpret empirical data and, on their basis, formulate appropriate conclusions, critical opinions and independently propose solutions while maintaining the appropriate research method. [W2-GF-S2-408 _4]
 KGG2_U03 [2/5]
is able to independently and critically supplement knowledge and skills in an interdisciplinary dimension (in the field of geography and social sciences) [W2-GF-S2-408 _5]
 KGG2_K01 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFS2-408 _fs_1] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-408 _1 W2-GF-S2-408 _2
laboratory classes [W2-GFS2-408 _fs_2] 10 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-408 _3 W2-GF-S2-408 _4 W2-GF-S2-408 _5
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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