Utopian, futurological and science fiction thinking Field of study: Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024

Module name: Utopian, futurological and science fiction thinking
Module code: W1-SH-S1-SF
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module introduces students to ways of thinking characteristic of speculative fiction and utopian (eutopian and dystopian) discourses, distrustful of dominant ways of designing changes in the future. Furthermore, it discusses the most important elements of science fiction discourse. SF is understood here primarily as a critique of technology, oscillating between techno-optimism and techno-pessimism. As such, science fiction examines the impact of technological progress on individuals and societies, and considers axiological and cultural transformations in a technologised world. In order to achieve this aim, it employs tools such as literary futurology, speculation, prototyping solutions whcich humanise the human-technology relationship, and combines the discourses of science, humanities and art.
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 problems of contemporary civilisation in the context of technological changes and of interdisciplinarity of these issues [01]
 W03 [3/5] W07 [3/5]
has knowledge of the cultural changes resulting from the increasing influence of technology and new media on man [02]
 W09 [4/5] W12 [4/5]
has knowledge of social changes resulting from technological progress [03]
 W11 [4/5]
can analyse heterogeneous problems and search for solutions across different disciplines [04]
 U02 [3/5]
can apply the acquired knowledge in speculative thinking and thinking about the future [05]
 U07 [3/5]
is ready to apply knowledge of technology to create sustainable social solutions within both individual and community categories [06]
 K02 [3/5]
is ready to take social and cultural action using technology [07]
 K04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [K] 30 Lecture-speech [a04] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Video show [c02] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
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
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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