History of Ethnological Thought Field of study: Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology
Programme code: W6-S1AK19.2025

Module name: History of Ethnological Thought
Module code: W6-AK-S1-HMEN
Programme code: W6-S1AK19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module is designed to introduce the student to the essence of anthropological thinking about man and his culture, develop the ability to see and analyse cultural diversity and dissimilarity. These classes allow the student to get acquainted with the main theoretical and research trends in Polish, European and American anthropology, as well as to present the place of ethnology and cultural anthropology in the set of human sciences. The classes introduce ethnological reflection in shaping and interpreting cultural phenomena. The topics of the classes are intended to develop critical thinking in the face of a variety of theoretical proposals and attempts to use them later in professional work.
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 draw attention to the importance of the history of ethnological thought in developing the cultural environment of man, which can translate into designing various professional activities [_K_1]
 K_K01 [3/5]
is able to speak fluently and in writing about issues related to the history of ethnological thought, using some of the theoretical approaches he/she has learned [_U_1]
 K_U05 [3/5]
is able to use the acquired theoretical knowledge in the field of the history of ethnological thought and related disciplines in interpreting socio-cultural phenomena in their broad context (i.e. culture understood as a specific way of life of people), using various sources and tools for this purpose [_U_2]
 K_U02 [4/5]
knows and understands at an advanced level the history of ethnology from ancient times to the second half of the 20th century – its development, relations with other humanistic disciplines and the way of approaching cultural phenomena (theoretical orientations and research methodologies) [_W_1]
 K_W03 [5/5]
knows and understands at an advanced level the place of ethnology and cultural anthropology in the system of sciences, especially the humanities and social sciences, their substantive and methodological connections with other scientific disciplines and the role of ethnological and anthropological reflection in shaping and interpreting culture [_W_2]
 K_W02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam _K_1 _W_1 _W_2
practical classes [_fs_2] 15 Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work _U_1 _U_2
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
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.
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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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