Selected Problems of Western Philosophy Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023

Module name: Selected Problems of Western Philosophy
Module code: W1-KU-S1-WPFZ01
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The student is introduced to theories related to metaphysics and ontology, epistemology and ethics. He/she learns about the basic issues and problems of philosophy shown in a historical perspective.
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]
is aware of his/her responsibility to preserve the heritage of Western philosophical thought [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K02 [5/5]
is able to formulate research questions and to carry out an analysis of selected problems in Western philosophy, is able to select methods and analytical tools for the material studied [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U02 [5/5]
has knowledge of the place and significance of Western philosophical thought in the system of the humanities [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W1-KU-W] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01]  course work K_01 U_01 W_01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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