Tourist Attractions of the World Field of study: Tourism
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023

Module name: Tourist Attractions of the World
Module code: W2-TR-S2-011
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject aims to present various types of tourist attractions in the world and their spatial diversity. It also presents the natural, social, cultural and economic conditions that influenced the development of tourist attractions. Students will learn about the typology of tourist attractions and the tourist regionalization of the world. Students acquire knowledge about the location of tourist attractions in the world, their characteristics, regional specificity and impact on contemporary tourism. The presented tourist attractions are both regional and typological.
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]
Be able to identify research problems related to world tourist attractions and describe them based on existing scientific models and theories [W2-TR-S2-011_1]
 W01 [5/5]
Has an in-depth knowledge of the main stages of world economic development and understands their impact on socio-cultural aspects in terms of tourism regionalisation [W2-TR-S2-011_2]
 W02 [5/5]
Knows the issues of tourism development planning in natural, social, economic and legal terms, and the basics of entrepreneurship in the tourism industry [W2-TR-S2-011_3]
 W07 [4/5]
Knows how to demonstrate and analyse natural and socio-economic phenomena in the field of tourism, and how to predict and counteract their impact on the natural environment [W2-TR-S2-011_4]
 U05 [4/5]
Be able to interact and work in a group analysing issues of world tourism attractiveness, taking on different roles in the group and organising teamwork [W2-TR-S2-011_5]
 K05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TR-S2-011_fs_1] 60 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W2-TR-S2-011_1 W2-TR-S2-011_2 W2-TR-S2-011_3
practical classes [W2-TR-S2-011_fs_2] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work W2-TR-S2-011_4 W2-TR-S2-011_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
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
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
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