Tourism economy Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Tourism economy
Module code: W2-GFO-S2-008
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject analyzes the complex phenomenon of tourism from an in-depth geographical perspective, treating it as a significant force shaping space and influencing the natural environment, socio-cultural structures and economic processes on various spatial scales. It covers issues related to the geography of consumption and production of tourist space, spatial organization of the tourism system (entities, infrastructure, tourist traffic), the impact of tourism on regional and local dynamics, as well as the challenges of sustainable development of tourism and destination management. The subject develops skills in critical analysis, assessment of the impact of tourism on the landscape and local communities, and the application of geographical methods in tourism research and planning.
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]
the student is able to apply advanced geographical knowledge and research methods (e.g. GIS spatial analyses, field methods) to analyse specific problems and phenomena occurring in the tourism economy from a spatial perspective. [W2-GFO-S2-008_1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
the student is able to comprehensively analyse the spatial patterns and structures of the tourism system (source and reception regions, tourist routes) and explain their geographical conditions. [W2-GFO-S2-008_2]
 KGG2_W03 [2/5]
the student is able to critically assess the multidimensional geographical effects (environmental, socio-cultural, economic) of tourism development for selected types of areas and destinations. [W2-GFO-S2-008_3]
 KGG2_W03 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFO-S2-008 _fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-GFO-S2-008_1 W2-GFO-S2-008_2 W2-GFO-S2-008_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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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