Egodocuments Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023

Module name: Egodocuments
Module code: W1-KU-S1-E03
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to present various forms of ego-documentaries (as testimonies of individual experience in the context of relations between the individual, culture and history). Within the module, the student acquires competences in the ability to interpret selected works of Polish and universal literature in the field of personal document literature. The course is also designed to develop an understanding of the origins, essence and consequences of particular research methods, leading to a deepening of the ability to read theoretical texts critically.
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 able to analyse and interpret various forms of personal documents; can consciously apply the methods developed in the humanities, can problematise and evaluate such texts and indicate their place in the historical and literary proces [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K02 [5/5]
is able to analyse and interpret various forms of personal documents; he/she applies the methods developed in the humanities in a conscious manner, is able to problematise and evaluate such texts and indicate their place in the historical and literary process [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U05 [5/5]
knows and understands the basic methods of analysing, interpreting the ego-document such as essay, autobiography, biography, diary, memoir, letter, extensive interview [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W05 [5/5]
has knowledge of the latest methods of researching personal document literature and is aware of the historical variability of these methods [W_02]
 W1-K01SN_W07 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K_01 U_01 W_01 W_02
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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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