Media and spirituality Field of study: Media Cultures
Programme code: W1-N1KM19.2024

Module name: Media and spirituality
Module code: W1-KM-N1-MiD06
Programme code: W1-N1KM19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to acquire and deepen knowledge in the area of cultural images and meanings of spirituality and its media transformations. As part of the module, the student acquires knowledge and skills in the philosophical aspects of the development of new media technologies, learns about the cultural and ethical contexts of the concepts of transhumanism, artificial intelligence and mindfulness and the new augmented ecology, and acquires knowledge about new communication behaviours in the context of the sacred and spirituality.
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 able to search for and select the necessary information on the relationship between the media and spirituality in various sources, and to analyse, interpret, evaluate and use it [U_01]
 W1-M01SN_U01 [5/5]
has knowledge of different types of cultural structures and institutions (social, political, legal, economic) and their relevant elements, in particular in the field of media and spirituality [W_01]
 W1-M01SN_W10 [5/5]
has knowledge of the interrelationships between media studies and communication studies and how they relate to other humanities disciplines and the importance of these links in the field of spirituality studies [W_02]
 W1-M01SN_W03 [5/5]
has a structured knowledge leading to specialisation, including terminologies, theories and methodologies of media studies in the field of spirituality studies [W_03]
 W1-M01SN_W02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KM-K] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Video show [c02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Drama performance [c04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Observation [e06] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work U_01 W_01 W_02 W_03
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
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.
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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