Cultural Communication Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023

Module name: Cultural Communication
Module code: W1-KU-N1-KK01
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
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 provide an introduction to theoretical issues in the field of cultural communication as an interdisciplinary area of research. The student acquires knowledge of the evolution of forms and models of communication depending on the type of culture and the state of the media. He/she becomes familiar with the basic concepts of culture and communication and the areas of cultural communication in diachronic and synchronic approaches.
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 [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K04 [4/5]
is able to argue logically, coherently and factually in discussions and debates using familiar concepts of cultural communication and to formulate conclusions both individually and in group work [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U06 [4/5]
has the ability to understand and analyse cultural communication phenomena in their social aspect, is able to describe them, is able to indicate the social functions of cultural communication [U_02]
 W1-K01SN_U10 [5/5]
has knowledge of the multidisciplinarity of the culture sciences and their interrelationships with other humanities disciplines [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W03 [3/5]
is familiar with sociological concepts useful in culture studies, in particular in the field of cultural communication, has knowledge of the social foundations of cultural change and cultural differences [W_02]
 W1-K01SN_W11 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 10 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K_01 U_01 U_02 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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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