Research directions in cultural studies, bibliology, and informatology Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-S2BN19.2025

Module name: Research directions in cultural studies, bibliology, and informatology
Module code: W1-BN-S2-KBBI01
Programme code: W1-S2BN19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The topic of the lectures is cultural studies issues in relation to book studies, library science, and information science - analysis of current research directions in the context of theory, history, and methodology of disciplines. The issues concern: 1/ dominant research directions in cultural studies, 2/ the universe of the book as a cultural phenomenon, including publishing, bookselling, and library (collecting) objects in historical, material, functional (sociological), and content aspects, 3/ concepts of library science (17th-21st century), development of ideas, terminology, and education and profession of librarians; 4/ theory, history, and methodology and current directions of development of information science in the world and in Poland.
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 wykazuje pogłębioną znajomość miejsca i roli nauk o kulturze, bibliologii i informatologii w systemie nauk humanistycznych i społecznych, rozumiejąc ich wzajemne powiązania oraz relacje z innymi dyscyplinami naukowymi. [KBBI01_1]
 K_W01 [5/5] K_W05 [5/5]
Posiada rozszerzoną wiedzę o metodologii badań właściwej dla nauk o kulturze, bibliologii i informatologii, w tym znajomość terminologii, paradygmatów badawczych oraz specyficznych metod i technik badawczych stosowanych w tych dyscyplinach. [KBBI01_2]
 K_W02 [5/5] K_W09 [4/5]
Student wymienia kluczowe ośrodki badawcze kulturoznawcze, bibliologiczne i informatologiczne w Polsce oraz na świecie, a także zna główne dzieła i koncepcje czołowych przedstawicieli tych dziedzin. [KBBI01_3]
 K_W03 [5/5]
Potrafi samodzielnie identyfikować i analizować problemy badawcze z zakresu nauk o kulturze, bibliologii i informatologii, wykorzystując właściwe metody i narzędzia badawcze, z uwzględnieniem zasad etyki naukowej. [KBBI01_4]
 K_U010 [3/5] K_U03 [4/5]
Sprawnie wyszukuje, selekcjonuje i przetwarza informacje pochodzące z różnych źródeł, w tym z nauk pokrewnych, integrując je w procesie prowadzenia badań kulturoznawczych, bibliologicznych, bibliotekoznawczych i informatologicznych. [KBBI01_5]
 K_U01 [4/5] K_U011 [4/5]
Student zna zasady etyki badawczej oraz wykazuje gotowość do podnoszenia kompetencji teoretycznych i metodologicznych w pracy kulturoznawcy, bibliologa, bibliotekoznawcy i informatologa. [KBBI01_6]
 K_K01 [4/5] K_K04 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [KBBI01_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04]  		exam KBBI01_1 KBBI01_2 KBBI01_3 KBBI01_4 KBBI01_5 KBBI01_6
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
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
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.
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
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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