Settlement Geography Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024

Module name: Settlement Geography
Module code: W2-GF-S1-114
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The geography of settlement brings closer the issues of rural and urban settlement. Defines the basic concepts, explains the factors shaping the settlement, and characterizes the types of villages. He describes the development of cities and the criteria for their separation. Characterizes the spatial structure and models of their development. It describes the functions of cities and urbanization processes in various spatial scales. It familiarizes students with the fundamental theories in the settlement field and raises the issue of the settlement network.
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, and is ready to constantly supplement and improve the acquired knowledge and skills in the settlement field as well as socio-economic geography and spatial management [KO1]
 W03 [1/5] W04 [1/5] W05 [1/5] U04 [1/5]
the student can formulate and solve urban and rural problems: identify, analyze, interpret, and forecast natural, social, cultural, political, legal, and economic phenomena [U01]
 W03 [1/5] W04 [1/5] W05 [1/5] K01 [1/5]
the student knows and understands how to interpret explanations, providing knowledge about the geography of the settlement [W01]
 W04 [2/5] W05 [3/5] U04 [4/5] K01 [5/5]
the student knows social and economic structures about the change processes of man, systems, and institutions [W02]
 W03 [1/5] W05 [1/5]
the student knows and understands the dilemmas of modern civilization [W03]
 W03 [1/5] W04 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S1-114_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Plein air session [e09] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam W01 W02 W03
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S1-114_fs_2] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Plein air session [e09] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work KO1 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
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)
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
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