General information
| Course type | AMUPIE |
| Module title | Touristic Attractions Of Northern Europe |
| Language | English |
| Module lecturer | dr Ewelina Lipka |
| Lecturer's email | e.lipka@amu.edu.pl |
| Lecturer position | adjunct |
| Faculty | Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences |
| Semester | 2023/2024 (winter) |
| Duration | 15 |
| ECTS | 3 |
| USOS code | 07-TA-AMU-PIE |
Timetable
When?
Wednesday 13:15-14:45
First classes - 6.12.2023 - 6th of December
Last classes (short test) - 31.01.2024 - 31st of January
Where?
Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences - Collegium Geographicum
room 242 (2nd floor, next to the C3 staircase)
Module aim (aims)
Let's go to the North. Apart from the very basic information about location, geography, climatic conditions and main cities, the lecture gives an outline of touristic atrractions: geological, natural, religious, archeological, architectural and others, with "must sees" highlighted. Not only shall you learn what to see or to recommend, but you might also discover some unexpected links between the countries presented: the UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland.
Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)
Syllabus
Week 1 Introduction. Northern Europe vs the North
Week 2 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – are we still in the North?
Week 3 Denmark
Week 4 Norway
Week 5 Sweden
Week 6 Iceland – more than an island
Week 7 Nordic countries: Beyond the Arctic Circle
Week 8 What have you learnt?