Basics of tourism Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Basics of tourism
Module code: W2-GFO-S2-003
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the subject is to familiarize the student with the basics of tourism geography, including: basics of tourism typology; factors determining the development of tourism, with particular emphasis on natural, economic, political and cultural factors; aspects of the sociology of travel; cultural diversity of the world; functions of tourism in the contemporary world; main directions and destinations of travel; consequences of tourism for the natural environment and the importance of tourism for the economic markets of selected regions.
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]
critically evaluates the knowledge acquired, is ready to constantly supplement and improve acquired knowledge and skills in the field of tourism geography [W2-GFO-S2-003 _1]
 KGG2_K01 [3/5]
is able to independently formulate and solve complex and unusual problems related to tourism development [W2-GFO-S2-003 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5]
is able to perform tasks using appropriate sources and information databases, and is also able to conduct critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of the information obtained [W2-GFO-S2-003 _3]
 KGG2_U02 [4/5]
is able to formulate and solve geographical problems: identify, analyze, interpret and forecast phenomena related to tourist traffic [W2-GFO-S2-003 _4]
 KGG2_U03 [4/5]
understands the basic geographical phenomena and processes that determine the course of tourism [W2-GFO-S2-003 _5]
 KGG2_W01 [5/5]
knows and understands at an advanced level the tools for obtaining data on tourist attractions, tourist development and communication accessibility [W2-GFO-S2-003 _6]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5]
knows and understands at an advanced level theories explaining phenomena related to tourism [W2-GFO-S2-003 _7]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
knows and understands the fundamental dilemmas of the development of modern tourism [W2-GFO-S2-003 _8]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5]
knows and understands the conditions for tourism development [W2-GFO-S2-003 _9]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFO-S2-003 _fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Lecture-speech [a04]  		course work W2-GFO-S2-003 _1 W2-GFO-S2-003 _5 W2-GFO-S2-003 _6 W2-GFO-S2-003 _7 W2-GFO-S2-003 _8 W2-GFO-S2-003 _9
laboratory classes [W2-GFO-S2-003 _fs_2] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GFO-S2-003 _2 W2-GFO-S2-003 _3 W2-GFO-S2-003 _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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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