Tourism anthropopression and threats to the natural and cultural environment Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Tourism anthropopression and threats to the natural and cultural environment
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-022
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject focuses on the analysis of the impact of tourism activities on the environment and cultural heritage. During the course of the course, students will become familiar with the concept of anthropopression, i.e. pressure exerted by humans on the environment, and its special case in the context of tourism. The subject covers issues related to the degradation of the natural environment (e.g. pollution, destruction of ecosystems) and cultural environment (e.g. commercialization of traditions, destruction of monuments) as a result of mass tourism. The main goal of the subject is to familiarize students with the concept of tourism anthropopression - to understand how tourism activities affect the natural environment and cultural heritage, to develop the ability to identify risks, and to prepare students to design solutions to minimize the impact of 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 concept of tourism anthropopressure and its impact on the natural environment and cultural heritage [W2-TZ-S1-022_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the mechanisms of environmental and cultural degradation as a result of tourist activities [W2-TZ-S1-022_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the tools and methods that minimize the negative impact of tourism on the environment and culture [W2-TZ-S1-022_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to identify and analyze threats resulting from tourist anthropopressure [W2-TZ-S1-022_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to design strategies and actions that minimize the negative impact of tourism on the environment and culture [W2-TZ-S1-022_5]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to assess the effectiveness of existing solutions in the field of environmental protection and cultural heritage [W2-TZ-S1-022_6]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourism on the natural environment and cultural heritage and is ready to take action to protect them [W2-TZ-S1-022_7]
 TZ-K05 [1/5] TZ-K06 [1/5]
understands the importance of social and environmental responsibility in the tourism industry [W2-TZ-S1-022_8]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K04 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-022_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-022_1 W2-TZ-S1-022_2 W2-TZ-S1-022_4 W2-TZ-S1-022_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-022_fs_2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-022_3 W2-TZ-S1-022_6 W2-TZ-S1-022_7 W2-TZ-S1-022_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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