Cultural significance of energy sources Field of study: Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024

Module name: Cultural significance of energy sources
Module code: W1-SH-S1-KZZE
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the fundamentals of the humanities studies on energy . During the course the student will learn why contemporary humanities research addresses the topic of energy and what is the importance of the humanities and social sciences in the perspective of the energy transition. The realisation of this objectives will be based on introducing the student to the basic issues related to cultural meanings of energy sources: coal, oil, nuclear and renewable energy sources. The thematic scope will include the basic issues related to the exploitation of these resources (the history of their introduction, the type of work involved in their extraction and exploitation) and the socio-cultural implications of their introduction into Western cultures, e.g. the controversies and fears associated with nuclear power, nuclear energy, mining culture and the political position of miners, the promises and hopes placed on renewable energy. The introduction of these issues aims to develop students' awareness and knowledge of the cultural and social implications of any energy transition.
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]
has knowledge of the social and environmental problems of energy transition and is familiar with the theories and methodologies of energy research [01]
 W02 [3/5] W05 [3/5]
has knowledge of the interdisciplinarity of the humanities research on energy and of the scientific disciplines that shape it [02]
 W03 [2/5]
can search for and interpret source information, and use the acquired knowledge to re-evaluate current economic and cultural systems in their relationship to the energy economy [03]
 U01 [3/5] U03 [3/5]
has advanced communication skills and is able to use the learnt terminology to communicate with specialist and non-specialist audiences [04]
 U04 [2/5]
can participate in discussions and debates on cultural aspects of the energy transition and argue in a substantive, logical and coherent manner [05]
 U06 [1/5]
understands the relevance of professional cultural and energy knowledge to the practices of everyday, social and scientific life; is open to new energy ideas and technologies, and is willing to revise his/her knowledge [06]
 K02 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08]  		course work 01 02 03 04 05 06
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
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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