Selected issues of culture and art part 1 Field of study: Fine Arts Education
Programme code: W6-S2EP19.2025

Module name: Selected issues of culture and art part 1
Module code: W6-EP-S2-WZKS.1
Programme code: W6-S2EP19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The curriculum of the module complements knowledge in the field of art history, cultural knowledge, and selected issues of cultural anthropology. The cognitive objectives of the subject focus on recognizing the assumptions, foundations, and distinctiveness of modernist and postmodernist culture, with particular attention to postmodernist reorientations in various areas of today's culture – a broad context (science, philosophy, artistic culture, literature, art). This also includes recognizing and understanding the historical and cultural contexts of postmodern transgressions and deconstructions, related concepts, and theories necessary for understanding contemporary culture and artistic practice. Students should possess knowledge and orientation in the characteristic trends and cultural phenomena of postmodernity, as well as the ability to critically analyze and evaluate them.
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]
knows and understands the historical and cultural context of visual arts and art education and their connections with other areas of contemporary life [W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_1]
 W6-EP-S2-W02 [3/5]
has knowledge of styles in art and the creative traditions and cultural contexts associated with them [W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_2]
 W6-EP-S2-W04 [3/5]
knows and understands the interrelationships between the theoretical and practical aspects of the field of study [W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_3]
 W6-EP-S2-W06 [3/5]
knows and understands the interrelationships between the theoretical and practical aspects of the field of study [W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_4]
 W6-EP-S2-U06 [3/5]
is ready to independently integrate acquired knowledge and undertake new and complex activities in an organised manner, even in conditions of limited access to the necessary information [W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_5]
 W6-EP-S2-K02 [3/5]
is ready to reflect on the social, scientific and ethical aspects related to their own work and the ethos of the profession of an art educator [W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_6]
 W6-EP-S2-K05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W6-EP-S2-WZKS.1_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Explanation/clarification [a05]  		exam W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_1 W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_2 W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_3 W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_4 W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_5 W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_6
practical classes [W6-EP-S2-WZKS.1_fs_2] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_1 W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_2 W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_3 W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_4 W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_5 W6-EP-S2- WZKS.1_6
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
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
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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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