CVABPCWT Czech and world tourist atractions

School of Business Administration in Karvina
Winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Patrik Kajzar, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Patrik Kajzar, Ph.D.
Department of Tourism and Leisure Activities – School of Business Administration in Karvina
Contact Person: Mgr. Klára Václavínková
Timetable
Tue 8:55–9:40 VYAULA
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
CVABPCWT/01: Tue 9:45–11:20 VYAULA, P. Kajzar
Prerequisites (in Czech)
ROCNIK(3)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 16/30, only registered: 3/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to inform students with the tourist attractions in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, Australia and Oceania. Students will also be familiar with an introduction to tourism and its special forms.
Learning outcomes
The student can define key concepts and terminology associated with tourism, identify the main divisions and classifications within the tourism industry, describe the tourism potential of different regions and the factors influencing it, analyze specific forms of tourism on selected examples, can recognize and describe the main tourist attractions in Prague and other major regions of the Czech Republic, analyze how different regions contribute to the overall tourism appeal of the Czech Republic, can briefly evaluate tourism in Europe, identify and describe the main tourist attractions in Central, Eastern, Western, Southern and Northern Europe, can briefly evaluate tourism in Americas, can describe major tourist attractions in North and South America, including natural landmarks and cultural sites, can briefly evaluate tourism in Asia, the student can identify key tourist destinations across selected countries in Asia, including both natural and cultural sitesbriefly evaluate tourism in Africa, can describe major tourist attractions across various African countries, highlighting both natural and cultural heritage, can briefly evaluate tourism in Australia and Oceania, can identify key tourist attractions in Australia and Oceania, focusing on both natural wonders and iconic landmarks.
Syllabus
1. Introduction to the theory of tourism
Introduction to the theory of tourism. The tourism definitions. The tourism division, tourism potential, a description of specific forms of tourism.
2. Tourist attractions in the Czech Republic
The main tourist attractions in Prague, South Bohemia, South Moravia, Karlovy Vary, Hradec Králové, Liberec, Moravia-Silesia, Olomouc, Pardubice, Pilsen, Central Bohemia, Ústí nad Labem, Vysočina and Zlín.
3. Tourist attractions in the Europe
Tourist attractions in Central European Countries: Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovak Republic, Hungary. Attractiveness of tourism in the countries of Eastern Europe: Bulgaria, Romania, Lithuania , Latvia, Estonia, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Tourist attractions in Western European countries: UK, Ireland, Benelux. Tourist attractions in the southern European countries: Portugal, Spain and Andorra, France and Monaco, Italy, San Marino, Vatican, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Albania, Greece, Malta. Tourist attractions in the northern European countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland.
4. Tourist attractions in the Americas
Tourist attractions in selected countries of the north America: United States, Canada, Mexico and Caribbean islands. Tourist attractions in selected countries of the south America: Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia.
5. Tourist attractions in the Asia
Tourist attractions in selected countries of the Asia: Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, UAE, China, Japan, India, Maldives, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand.
6. Tourist attractions in the Africa
Tourist attractions in selected countries of the Africa: Egypt, Morrocco, Tunisia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Namibia, Ethiopia, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Mali, Mozambique, Madagascar, Seychelles, Cape Verde Island.
7. Tourist attractions in the Australia and Oceania
Sydney and its monuments, natural monuments in southern and northern Australia. Sydney Opera House, Great Barrier Reef, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Blue Mountains National Park and so on.
Literature
    required literature
  • Boniface, B., & Cooper, C. 2024. Worldwide destinations: The geography of travel and tourism. Routledge. ISBN 9781032524917.
  • Steves, R., & Vihan, H. 2026. Prague and the Czech Republic. Rick Steves. ISBN 978-1641717137.
  • UNESCO, 2024. World Heritage Sites: The Definitive Guide to All 1,199 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Firefly Books. ISBN 978-0228104933
    recommended literature
  • Brook, S. 2017. National Geographic traveler: Prague and the Czech Republic. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society. ISBN 978-1426216992.
  • Nelson, V. 2021. An introduction to the geography of tourism (Exploring geography). Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1538135174.
  • Yorgest, J. 2023. 100 Cities, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to Do, What to See. National Geographic Society. ISBN 978-1426221675.
Teaching methods

Frontal teaching, team work using, cooperative and collaborative learning, teaching using case studies,guided discussions.



Assessment methods

2 ongoing tests (20%), seminar paper and presentation (10%), active seminar participation (10%), written exam (60%)




Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
Student requirements: 2 tests in course teaching, seminar work with presentation, presence on seminars.
Assessment methods: 2 tests in course teaching (20 %), seminar work with presentation (10 %), condition of the approach to the examinationis 60% active participation on seminars (10 %), written exam (60 %).
The course is also listed under the following terms Accreditation winter.
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