History of the press Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-N1BN19.2024

Module name: History of the press
Module code: W1-BN-N1-OPDP06
Programme code: W1-N1BN19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module encompasses a comprehensive chronological discussion of the history of periodical publishing from its inception to the 1990s. The classes enable students to understand the formation and development of the press worldwide and in Poland. Additionally, students will learn about the roles of creators (publishers and authors), the functions of the press, and its impact on social and cultural life.
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]
student ma wiedzę na temat funkcjonowaniu prasy, jej twórców, czytelników, instytucji oraz roli czasopiśmiennictwa w procesach komunikowania się społeczeństwa. Student poznaje w ujęciu chronologiczno-problemowym dzieje (ewolucję) czasopiśmiennictwa na świece i w Polsce [OPDP06​_1]
 K_W02 [5/5]
student zna terminologię prasoznawczą, związaną ze sposobami wytwarzania czasopism ich budową czy funkcjami. Student zna także terminologię, metody badawcze i narzędzia warsztatu historyka prasy [OPDP06​_2]
 K_W04 [4/5]
wykorzystując nabytą wiedzę student potraf, stosując ją w instytucjach książki i informacji, podnieść jakość swojej pracy oraz udoskonalać jej warsztat [OPDP06​_3]
 K_U02 [4/5]
student mając świadomość stałej ewolucji czasopiśmiennictwa odczuwa potrzebę ciągłego aktualizowania swojej wiedzy [OPDP06​_4]
 K_U09 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [OPDP06_fs_1] 10 Activating method – flipped classroom [b09]  course work OPDP06​_1 OPDP06​_2 OPDP06​_3 OPDP06​_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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
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.
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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