Regional Geography of the World (II) Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024

Module name: Regional Geography of the World (II)
Module code: W2-GF-S1-307
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of education is to learn the regional geography of the World in terms of large geographical regions and contemporary civilization circles. Central and peripheral regions. Basic issues of delimitation of geographical regions in various perspectives, physico-geographical issues and contemporary social, demographic and economic processes in the world. Globalization. Detailed geographical characteristics of selected 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 critically evaluates his knowledge is ready to constantly supplement and update it, constantly improves the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of regional geography [K01]
 K01 [3/5] K02 [3/5]
student is able to independently perceive and define geographical problems, make attempts to solve them, apply appropriate normative systems. He can assess and forecast, analyze and interpret natural, social, civilizational, political and economic phenomena [U01]
 U01 [4/5] U04 [3/5]
the effect of learning is to know and understand the functioning of geographical and contemporary civilization circles. Ability to distinguish between central and peripheral regions. Knowledge of the basic issues of delimitation of geographical regions in various approaches, physical and geographical issues and basic contemporary social, demographic and economic processes of the world. Knowing what globalization means. Getting to know the detailed geographical characteristics of selected regions of the world [W01]
 W03 [4/5] W05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Description [a03] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam K01 U01 W01
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
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
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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