Module in the "Digital World" area

Module name: Module in the "Digital World" area
Module code: MO-2023-NS-CS
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Apart from the real world, the digital world is of course another area constantly present in modern people’s lives. The two human environments – the natural and the cultural one – have been joined by a third one, i.e. the digital environment. Modern digital technologies create new opportunities, but their constant development may, in addition to new opportunities, also create new threats. The modules proposed within the “Digital World” area provide an opportunity to learn about the crucial, current technological and social aspects of the digital world and to build competences for conscious, creative and safe functioning in this/her world. The modules of the Digital World area are divided into two sub-areas. Crucial for the first one, dubbed “Digital technologies”, are the issues pertaining to technologies; this/her sub-area will allow students to expand their digital competences in the field of programming as well as data processing and analysis. Essential for the second sub-area, dubbed “Digital society”, is a reflection on the impact of the development of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, on the way we function as individuals and as entire societies. The purpose of the module content in this/her sub-area is to develop students' skills of navigating the digital world in creatively and safely, while maintaining personal autonomy and self-awareness.
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]
Shows openness to science-based solutions to cognitive and practical problems and is ready to fulfill social obligations. [KS_01]
 MOB.2023_K01 [3/5]
Asks questions, analyzes research problems, and finds solutions to them, making use of knowledge, skills and experience gained in the field of digital technologies and issues pertaining to the digital society in conjunction with the leading discipline of the degree programme. [U_01]
 MOB.2023_U01 [3/5]
Communicates the results of his/her work pertaining to the key technological and social aspects of the digital world in a way which is clear and understandable not only to specialists. [U_02]
 MOB.2023_U01 [3/5]
Has advanced knowledge of selected scientific theories and methods and is familiar with issues pertaining to key technological and social aspects of the digital world. [W_01]
 MOB.2023_W01 [3/5]
Understands the connection between key technological and social aspects of the digital world and the leading discipline of the degree programme. [W_02]
 MOB.2023_W01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
depending on the choice [01] 18 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work KS_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
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
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
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)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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