Agricultural Geography in school education Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024

Module name: Agricultural Geography in school education
Module code: W2-GF-S1-N-209
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the lectures is to familiarize students with the main issues related to the geography of agriculture as a subject of geographical research. The course will discuss the scope of research and research directions of this discipline, methodological foundations, natural and non-natural conditions for the development of agriculture, ownership features of agriculture, organizational and technical features of agriculture, production features of agriculture, food, typology of agriculture in the world and the regional structure of agriculture in 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 knows and understands the place of agricultural geography in the system of geographical sciences and the research methods of this geographical sub-discipline [W01]
 W01 [3/5] W02 [2/5] U04 [2/5] U05 [2/5] U07 [1/5] K04 [1/5]
the student knows and understands the impact of natural and non-natural conditions on the development of agriculture [W02]
 W01 [2/5] U05 [1/5]
the student knows the typology of agriculture and the regional structure of agriculture in the world [W04]
 W01 [2/5] U05 [1/5]
the student knows the socio-proprietary, organizational, and technical characteristics as well as the production characteristics of agriculture [WO3]
 W01 [1/5] U04 [1/5] U05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S1-209_fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Self-education [f01]  		exam W01 W02 W04 WO3
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S1-209_fs_2] 10 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work W01 W02 W04 WO3
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
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
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.
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
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)