Module of Choice 8: World Cultures and Polish Culture Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S2KU19.2023

Module name: Module of Choice 8: World Cultures and Polish Culture
Module code: W1-KU-S2-MdW8KSKP04
Programme code: W1-S2KU19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarise the student with the phenomena of world cultures or Polish culture as defined in the syllabus. Depending on the decision of the lecturer, the module may cover a wide spectrum of reflections, from selected phenomena of world cultures, through the characteristics of unique phenomena of Polish culture, to the reflection on the relation between selected aspects of Polish culture and trends observable in other cultures. As part of the module, students choose one of the original subjects included in the teaching offer of the major in a given year.
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]
actively participate in activities to preserve the cultural heritage of the region, the country, Europe and the world [K_01]
W1-K02SN_K02 [5/5]
is able to interpret correctly selected phenomena of Polish culture and world cultures and explain relations between them [U_01]
W1-K02SN_U10 [5/5]
is able to conduct an in-depth analysis of selected phenomena and products of Polish and world cultures [U_02]
W1-K02SN_U05 [5/5]
knows how to participate in debates and prepare various forms of oral presentations requiring the use of specialized scientific knowledge from the area of world cultures and Polish culture studies [U_03]
W1-K02SN_U09 [3/5]
has an in-depth knowledge of the multidisciplinarity of culture studies, allowing for the integration of different research fields in Polish and world cultures [W_01]
W1-K02SN_W02 [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] 
course work K_01 U_01 U_02 U_03 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
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
(no information given)