Perspectives in Cultural Studies (compulsory diploma module) Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-N2KU19.2023

Module name: Perspectives in Cultural Studies (compulsory diploma module)
Module code: W1-KU-N2-PBK02
Programme code: W1-N2KU19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to learn about contemporary trends in cultural studies research and the concepts, methodologies and research tools developed on the basis of this research. As part of the module, the student acquires the skills to use them to design a research workshop that they can use in their own project.
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]
using the scientific knowledge he/she has acquired, is able to form his/her own opinions on culture, expressing them in various forms (written, oral) [K_01]
 W1-K02SN_K04 [5/5]
is able to integrate knowledge from various sub-disciplines of culture studies and use it to describe phenomena from different cultural areas [U_01]
 W1-K02SN_U04 [5/5]
has in-depth skills in analysing scientific papers, synthesising different ideas and views; is able to carry out an analysis of complex problems with reference to concepts presented in the lecture [U_02]
 W1-K02SN_U02 [5/5]
has detailed knowledge of research centres and schools covering interdisciplinary cultural studies (using the tools of cultural anthropology, performance anthropology, literary anthropology and others) [W_01]
 W1-K02SN_W01 [5/5]
has an in-depth, structured knowledge of the subject matter, terminology and methodological specificities of the culture studies leading to specialisation [W_02]
 W1-K02SN_W03 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W1-KU-W] 20 Problem-based lecture [b01]  exam 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
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
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
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