GSEGP1: Contemporary socio-demographic processes and problems Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: GSEGP1: Contemporary socio-demographic processes and problems
Module code: W2-GF-S2-406
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The student becomes familiar with contemporary population processes and problems occurring on a global, national, regional and local scale (cities, rural areas). Learns about the various conditions and multi-faceted consequences of these processes and possibilities of solving emerging problems.
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 in-depth knowledge of population geography and social geography enabling the perception of relationships and dependencies between various forms of human activity, perceives the dilemmas of contemporary civilization [W2-GF-S2-406 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
has knowledge of social institutions and organizations that monitor and solve social problems [W2-GF-S2-406 _2]
 KGG2_W02 [2/5]
is able to correctly analyze the causes, course and consequences of socio-demographic processes and problems and learns how to solve them [W2-GF-S2-406 _3]
 KGG2_U03 [3/5]
is able to use basic theoretical knowledge to analyze various types of socio-demographic processes and problems [W2-GF-S2-406 _4]
 KGG2_U02 [1/5]
the student updates and deepens knowledge in the field of population geography and social geography, understands the need to familiarize themselves with the current state of research in the field of geography and the perception of population problems in an interdisciplinary dimension [W2-GF-S2-406 _5]
 KGG2_K01 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-406 _fs_1] 25 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-406 _1 W2-GF-S2-406 _2
practical classes [W2-GF-S2-406 _fs_2] 5 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-406 _3 W2-GF-S2-406 _4 W2-GF-S2-406 _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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