Socio-economic basis of tourism Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Socio-economic basis of tourism
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-011
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject focuses on analyzing the impact of tourism on the economy, society, as well as understanding the market mechanisms that shape the tourism industry. Students will become familiar with key concepts in economics, sociology and management that are essential to understanding the functioning of the tourism sector. The subject develops skills in analyzing the economic and social effects of tourism and preparing students to make business and strategic decisions in the tourism industry. The subject combines elements of economics, sociology, geography and tourism management. The main objective of the subject Socio-economic foundations of tourism is to develop skills in analyzing the impact of tourism on the economy and society and preparing students to make business and strategic decisions in the tourism industry
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 socio-economic processes that shape the geographical environment [W2-TZ-S1-011_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W02 [1/5]
understands the impact of socio-economic processes on the tourist attractiveness of regions [W2-TZ-S1-011_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W03 [1/5]
understands the impact of socio-economic processes on the tourist attractiveness of regions [W2-TZ-S1-011_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to evaluate cultural assets in terms of their use in tourism [W2-TZ-S1-011_4]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to identify threats to the social environment resulting from tourist activities [W2-TZ-S1-011_5]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
is able to design tourist products based on cultural values, taking into account the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-011_6]
 TZ-U05 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourism activities on the social environment and economy and is ready to take action to protect it [W2-TZ-S1-011_7]
 TZ-K01 [1/5] TZ-K05 [1/5]
understands the importance of sustainable development in tourism and is ready to promote responsible tourism practices [W2-TZ-S1-011_8]
 TZ-K02 [1/5] TZ-K06 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-011_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-011_1 W2-TZ-S1-011_2 W2-TZ-S1-011_4 W2-TZ-S1-011_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-011_fs_2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-011_3 W2-TZ-S1-011_6 W2-TZ-S1-011_7 W2-TZ-S1-011_8
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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