Local communities towards tourism Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Local communities towards tourism
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-034
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject Local Communities and Tourism focuses on the analysis of the relationship between local communities and the dynamically developing tourism sector. During the course, students will become familiar with the theoretical and practical aspects of the impact of tourism on the lives of local communities, both in the context of benefits and challenges. The subject addresses issues related to culture, economics, the natural environment and the management of local resources in the context of tourism. Students will analyze case studies from different regions of the world to understand how communities adapt to changes caused by the influx of tourists and how they can actively participate in the development of sustainable tourism. The main objective of the subject Local Communities and Tourism is to familiarize students with the impact of tourism on local communities - to understand how tourism affects the everyday life, culture, traditions and economy of local communities, to develop the ability to analyze benefits and challenges - to identify both positive aspects (e.g. increase in income, development of infrastructure) and negative effects of tourism (e.g. environmental degradation, loss of cultural identity) and to prepare students to design sustainable solutions - to develop tourism strategies and projects that take into account the needs and perspectives of local communities, promoting sustainable development. Students will learn about the role of social participation in the development of sustainable tourism
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]
knows and understands the impact of tourism on the social, cultural and economic life of local communities [W2-TZ-S1-034_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W03 [1/5]
understands the concepts of sustainable tourism development and their importance for local communities [W2-TZ-S1-034_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the methods of analyzing the relationship between tourism and local communities and the tools supporting harmonious cooperation [W2-TZ-S1-034_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze the benefits and challenges related to the development of tourism for local communities [W2-TZ-S1-034_4]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to design tourism strategies that take into account the needs and perspectives of local communities [W2-TZ-S1-034_5]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
is able to identify and resolve conflicts arising from the relationship between tourism and local communities [W2-TZ-S1-034_6]
 TZ-U05 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourism on the natural environment, culture and society and is ready to take action for sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-034_7]
 TZ-K01 [1/5] TZ-K05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-034_fs_1] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-034_1 W2-TZ-S1-034_2 W2-TZ-S1-034_3 W2-TZ-S1-034_4 W2-TZ-S1-034_5 W2-TZ-S1-034_6 W2-TZ-S1-034_7
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
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.
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
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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