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

Module name: Multimedia Communication
Module code: W1-KU-S1-KM03
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarise the student with various aspects and issues of multimedia communication, viewed within a dynamically changing theoretical and cognitive field. The student becomes acquainted with issues related to interdisciplinary research on multimedia communication and multimediality in sensory, philosophical, communicative and cultural aspects. He/she deepens his/her knowledge of electronic media transformations, the evolution of media interfaces, multimedia theory and multimedia practices, new media and postmedia.
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 identify opportunities and threats for humans in contemporary society, using standard methods and tools from the field of research into communication processes taking place in the area of multimedia culture [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K04 [4/5]
is able to independently acquire knowledge in the field of culture studies, develop research skills, including analytical and interpretative skills, both in relation to the products of multimedia culture and the theoretical and methodological texts devoted to it, following the instructions of the academic supervisor [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U03 [4/5]
is able to recognise different types of phenomena and products of multimedia culture; is able to conduct a critical analysis and interpretation of them using selected methods; is able to determine their meanings and reconstruct and discuss their social impact and place in the cultural-historical process [U_02]
 W1-K01SN_U05 [4/5]
has knowledge of the main developments in the culture studies and their most important achievements in the field of multimedia communication knowledge [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W04 [5/5]
knows and understands methods of analysing and interpreting various multimedia culture products appropriate to selected traditions, theories or research schools within the cultural studies disciplines [W_02]
 W1-K01SN_W05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Video show [c02]  		exam K_01 U_01 U_02
lecture [W1-KU-W] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam 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.
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
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
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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