Beliefs of World Cultures Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023

Module name: Beliefs of World Cultures
Module code: W1-KU-S1-WKS06
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The student acquires a structured knowledge of the world's major belief systems, learns an outline of their history and contemporary state. He or she acquires competence in linking the assumptions of a given belief system with selected cultural practices, and understands the dilemmas arising from the coexistence of different forms of rationality.
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 the responsibility for the preservation of the cultural heritage associated with belief systems [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K02 [5/5]
is able to recognise different types of phenomena and cultural creations related to beliefs in world cultiures [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U05 [5/5]
knows and understands methods of analysis and interpretation of various cultural creations related to beliefs appropriate to the chosen interpretative traditions [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W05 [5/5]
has knowledge of the social functioning of humans in different belief systems [W_02]
 W1-K01SN_W12 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04]  		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
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
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
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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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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