Forms of contemporary journalism Field of study: Media Cultures
Programme code: W1-N1KM19.2024

Module name: Forms of contemporary journalism
Module code: W1-KM-N1-FWP04
Programme code: W1-N1KM19.2024
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 teach the use of journalistic skills for the creation and editing of news and journalistic genres. The student will learn both the history and theory of these genres, with particular attention to the evolution associated with the changing reality of the media, in order to be able to orient and value contemporary press-related work and its market mechanisms.
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 importance of media journalism in contemporary political and social relations [K_01]
 W1-M01SN_K04 [5/5]
is able to critically analyse and interpret a journalistic statement of his choice [U_01]
 W1-M01SN_U05 [4/5]
is able to evaluate contemporary journalism, also in the context of market mechanisms [U_02]
 W1-M01SN_U10 [5/5]
has knowledge of the role and significance which the reportage, feature, journalistic article, review, commentary or press interview play in the humanities and social sciences as well as in the media-oriented social reality; is familiar with the basic conventions of journalistic text construction, rhetoric and persuasive tricks ensuring a ‘dialogue’ with the audience [W_01]
 W1-M01SN_W02 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [W1-KM-Wr] 20 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
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.
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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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