Cartography workshops Field of study: Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024

Module name: Cartography workshops
Module code: W1-SH-S1-WK
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module will present basic knowledge on how to read, use and create maps. A particular attention will be given to the importance of maps in the environmental humanities, deep mapping, annotating maps with a variety of information, and software supporting the use of maps. Students will also be introduced to cultural texts that link environmental reflection to making and interpretating maps.
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]
knows cartographic and humanistic concepts of map-making [01]
 W02 [4/5]
understands the usefulness of map work in the context of the environmental humanities [02]
 W05 [3/5]
has knowledge of the different varieties of maps, especially those most commonly used in Anthropocene culture [03]
 W11 [3/5]
can interpret selected cultural texts combining cartographic and humanistic content, particularly in the context of ecocriticism [04]
 U02 [4/5]
undertakes teamwork related to map-making [05]
 U09 [4/5]
is aware of the importance of cartographic knowledge and practice in everyday life practices [06]
 K02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [Wr] 15 Description [a03] 
Exhibition [c01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work 01 02 03 04 05 06
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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