Geoturystyka – interdyscyplinarna specjalność kształcenia

Abstract

Geotourism – an interdisciplinary educational specialization.A b s t r a c t. The new understanding of geotourism includes not only the visits to abiotic nature objects but their broad cognition, from geological structure and history, through landforms development, environmental problems, nature protection, impact on economic growth of the region up to historical and cultural contexts. The aim of such broad attempt is to better understand the relationships between geological structure, landforms, land development, history, economics and culture (including the aesthetic impressions of visitors) of a geosite and region in which it is located. Such hollistic attempt generates the demand for a new type of specialist. His education should integrate the knowledge of the Earth and environmental sciences, tourism industry theory and practice, basics of economy, finances, law, history and cultural heritage of the region together with the abilities of interpersonal communication and transfer of knowledge in a way understandable for non-professionals. The authors present the history and recent practice of geotourism education at the Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environment Protection of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków.