Transformations of media and mass communication Field of study: Media Cultures
Programme code: W1-S1KM19.2024

Module name: Transformations of media and mass communication
Module code: W1-KM-S1-TMiKM02
Programme code: W1-S1KM19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
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 acquire and deepen knowledge of the history and theory of mass media of different generations, taking into account various historical, technical, social and cultural processes. Within the module, the student acquires the skills of data analysis, including the selection and extraction of valuable information, and the creation of an in-depth compendium of knowledge on the characteristics of media development or selected aspects thereof. Classes are conducted in a workshop format and require group work and self-directed activities in a multimedia environment.
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]
is aware of the opportunities and threats for human beings in contemporary mediatisation and of the ways in which methods and tools from the field of research into communication processes, in particular mass communication, help to identify them [K_01]
 W1-M01SN_K04 [5/5]
is able to search for and select the necessary information on mass communication from various sources, and to analyse, interpret, evaluate and use it [U_01]
 W1-M01SN_U01 [5/5]
is able to prepare and present various forms of oral presentations, working alone or in a group, in particular using multimedia, on selected issues of mass communication based on basic theoretical approaches using materials from various sources [U_02]
 W1-M01SN_U09 [5/5] W1-M01SN_U12 [5/5]
has knowledge of different types of cultural structures and institutions (in particular those related to media and mass communication) and their relevant elements [W_01]
 W1-M01SN_W10 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [W1-KM-Wr] 30 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K_01 U_01 U_02 W_01
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
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)
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
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.
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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