Developmental bibliotherapy in library practice Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-N2BN19.2025

Module name: Developmental bibliotherapy in library practice
Module code: W1-BN-NB-N2-BRPB03
Programme code: W1-N2BN19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module concerns students acquiring competencies in developmental (educational) bibliotherapy, especially the function of reading in specific social environments (library users) and the criteria for selecting texts for bibliotherapeutic purposes. The module's implementation is aimed at preparing the student to use the acquired knowledge and skills in practice and apply the learned forms and methods of therapeutic work in library activities. Student activation is carried out through realized projects, creative analysis, and criticism of selected sources.
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]
The student has knowledge of terminology related to the therapeutic functions of literary text - bibliotherapy, its theoretical assumptions and interdisciplinary connections. [BRPB03_01 ]
 K_W01 [4/5] K_W05 [4/5]
The student has a basic knowledge of the historical features, categories and contemporary currents of bibliotherapy. [BRPB03_02 ]
 K_W04 [3/5]
The student has knowledge of the workshop of a bibliotherapist. [BRPB03_03 ]
 K_W06 [5/5]
The student is able to apply in practice the criteria for selecting texts for bibliotherapeutic purposes. [BRPB03_04]
 K_U011 [5/5]
The student is able to construct scenarios for bibliotherapy classes, workshop meetings, is able to participate in the organization of instructional courses. [BRPB03_05]
 K_U07 [4/5]
The student is able to establish cooperation with institutions dealing with issues of bibliotherapy, is able to make the library of any type an area of therapeutic activities in accordance with the applicable law. [BRPB03_06]
 K_U08 [4/5]
The student is able to recognise the needs of the local community in the field of bibliotherapeutic support and to select appropriate forms and methods of bibliotherapeutic work to fulfil them. [BRPB03_07]
 K_K01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [BRPB03_fs_1] 10 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Simulation [e07]  		course work BRPB03_01 BRPB03_02 BRPB03_03 BRPB03_04 BRPB03_05 BRPB03_06 BRPB03_07
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
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.
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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