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

Module name: Ethnology of Poland 1
Module code: W6-AK-S1-EPN1
Programme code: W6-S1AK19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
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 familiarize students with the cultural heritage of the Polish countryside. During the course, the most important aspects of folk culture of the traditional type will be discussed in historical terms up to the latest times, with an indication of the changeability and dynamics of the processes taking place within them and their spatial differentiation. Classes in the field of Polish Ethnology are also intended to deepen the student's knowledge of traditional rural culture and its characteristic elements. During the course, basic knowledge will be presented, among others, in the field of agriculture, crafts, clothing, food, construction, annual and family rituals, folk knowledge and beliefs, traditional norms and principles organizing social life in a rural environment. Students will gain the ability to use terminology in the field of the so-called material, spiritual and social culture.
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 design and undertake professional activities related to the preservation and protection of cultural heritage in the local environment [_K_1]
 K_K04 [2/5]
is able to use his/her knowledge in the field of ethnology and cultural anthropology to observe, document, analyse and synthesize cultural and social processes and phenomena on a local scale [_U_1]
 K_U01 [2/5]
is able to use the terminology used in ethnology and cultural anthropology, in particular relating to issues related to Polish rural culture [_U_2]
 K_U04 [3/5]
knows and understands at an advanced level the functioning of rural culture in Poland, its organization, significance and historical variability [_W_1]
 K_W04 [3/5]
knows and understands the fundamental dilemmas related to man as a creator of culture, in its material, spiritual and social dimensions [_W_2]
 K_W05 [3/5]
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] 
Description [a03] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work _U_2 _W_1 _W_2
practical classes [_fs_2] 15 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work _K_1 _U_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
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
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
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)
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