Social-Economic Geography Field Research Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024

Module name: Social-Economic Geography Field Research
Module code: W2-GF-S1-218
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the fieldwork is to familiarize students with the methodology of socio-economic research in the field. The student should master the theoretical and practical ability to conduct independent field research, collect the necessary materials, develop them using appropriate mathematical, statistical and cartographic methods and use the research results to formulate conclusions about the analyzed phenomena and processes in the field of socio-economic geography. The student becomes acquainted with selected social problems, settlement structures and the functioning of economic activity in the field, as well as with the spatial effects of socio-economic processes.
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]
recognizes the importance of knowledge in solving interdisciplinary cognitive and practical problems and the need to consult experts in case of difficulties in solving the problem on their own [K01]
 K02 [3/5]
performs simple research tasks under the supervision of a scientific supervisor, conducts observations and performs simple measurements in the field of socio-economic geography [U01]
 U02 [4/5] U04 [2/5] U08 [2/5]
has the ability to prepare typical written works, documented studies and oral presentations on specific issues in the field of socio-economic geography based on the results of their own field research [U02]
 U07 [3/5]
the student has knowledge of basic techniques and research tools used in the field of socio-economic geography to obtain data on the environment, study the relationships between its elements, describe socio-economic processes. Uses basic techniques, research tools and statistical methods typical of socio-economic geography [W01]
 W02 [3/5] U02 [1/5] U03 [2/5]
can use basic theoretical knowledge and available sources of information and obtain data to analyze specific processes and phenomena, demonstrating the ability to draw correct conclusions. Is able to properly analyze the causes and course of specific social, cultural and economic processes and phenomena, analyzes proposed solutions to specific problems and proposes appropriate solutions in this regard [W02]
 W01 [2/5] W03 [2/5] U01 [1/5] U04 [2/5]
has knowledge about man as a subject constituting social and economic structures, about social and economic institutions and about the spatial effects of socio-economic processes [W03]
 W04 [3/5] W05 [1/5] W07 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
field practice [W2-GF-S1-218_fs_1] 48 Observation [e06] 
Practice-as-research [e08]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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)
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Review of internship documentation [d03] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
an analysis of the portfolio of documentation obtained during internship, including professional internship, and other practical classes and studio sessions, as well as the documentation developed in order to obtain credit for such classes; verification of the description, necessary attachments, opinions and grades before submitting the portfolio for acceptance
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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