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

Module name: Humanities module I
Module code: W2-GF-S2-007.1
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:
Humanities module I aims to deepen students' reflection on the philosophical foundations of contemporary geography and the ethical dimensions of geographical research and practice. The course introduces key trends in geographical thought, with particular emphasis on humanistic, critical perspectives that expand the traditional understanding of space, place and landscape. Various research paradigms in human geography are analyzed, their ontological and epistemological assumptions, as well as their impact on the way spatial problems are conceptualized and solved. An important element of the module is the discussion on the role of values ​​and engagement in geographical research. Students will become familiar with the issues of ethics of spatial research, the responsibility of a geographer in the context of global challenges (such as climate change, social inequalities, sustainable development) and ethical aspects of using modern geoinformation technologies and AI. Students learn about the development of European culture in terms of different categories of culture as well as the formation of cultural space (regions, borderlands, multicultural cities) and the issue of cultural identity in a globalizing world.
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 the main trends of humanistic and critical thought in geography and understands their contribution to understanding space, place and human-environment relations [W2-GF-S2-007.1 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5]
knows the basic issues in the field of research ethics and professional practice of a geographer, including the principles of conduct in situations of ethical dilemmas related to spatial issues [W2-GF-S2-007.1 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
is able to critically analyze scientific and popular science texts on philosophical and ethical aspects of geography and formulate their own position on these issues [W2-GF-S2-007.1 _3]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFS2-007.1 _fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-007.1 _1 W2-GF-S2-007.1 _2 W2-GF-S2-007.1 _3
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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