Optional module III Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Optional module III
Module code: W2-GFO-S2-009
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 module explores the complex dynamics of contemporary cities and urban areas from a geographical perspective. Processes such as gentrification, suburbanization, spatial segregation, revitalization, the development of smart cities and the challenges of managing urban space are analyzed. The module also discusses the role of geography in urban planning processes, including social participation, sustainable urban development and resolving spatial conflicts. Students analyze case studies from different regions of the 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]
The student is able to evaluate the effectiveness and spatial consequences of selected tools and strategies of urban spatial planning [W2-GFO-S2-009_1]
 KGG2_W02 [2/5]
The student is able to critically analyze key theories and concepts explaining contemporary processes of transformation of urban space. [W2-GFO-S2-009_2]
 KGG2_W02 [2/5]
The student is able to assess the spatial differentiation of social, economic and environmental problems occurring in cities and their determinants. [W2-GFO-S2-009_3]
 KGG2_W02 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFO-S2-009 _fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GFO-S2-009_1 W2-GFO-S2-009_2 W2-GFO-S2-009_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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