Field Training 1 Field of study: Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology
Programme code: W6-S1AK19.2025

Module name: Field Training 1
Module code: W6-AK-S1-PTN1
Programme code: W6-S1AK19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is the practical application of knowledge in the field of ethnology and cultural anthropology, in particular field research methodology. Student acquires the skills to use research tools and techniques typical of an ethnographer's workshop, has the ability to collect, process and interpret empirical data and he is aware of the ethical problems that arise during field exploration.
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 ready to initiate and control social interactions and fieldwork based on ethical principles necessary during field exploration [_K_1]
 K_K06 [2/5]
is able to efficiently acquire, classify, categorize and archive collected empirical material and formulate research conclusions on its basis regarding selected cultural and social processes and phenomena on a global and local scale [_U_1]
 K_U01 [2/5]
is able to organize work independently and in a team, including preparing and conducting field research (based on the research tools indicated by the supervisor), and also develop and present research results on their basis [_U_2]
 K_U06 [4/5] K_K05 [4/5]
knows and understands at an advanced level the practical principles of conducting ethnological field research, including the necessary techniques and research tools appropriate to the given research subject [_W_1]
 K_W10 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
internship [_fs_1] 60 Observation [e06] 
Practice-as-research [e08]  		course work _K_1 _U_1 _U_2 _W_1
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
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
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
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.
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
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Review of internship documentation [d03] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
an analysis of the portfolio of documentation obtained during internship, including professional internship, and other practical classes and studio sessions, as well as the documentation developed in order to obtain credit for such classes; verification of the description, necessary attachments, opinions and grades before submitting the portfolio for acceptance
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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