Social dimensions of information limits Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2.2025

Module name: Social dimensions of information limits
Module code: W1-BN-S1-OPSD05
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2.2025
Semester: winter semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
In this module, students gain knowledge about the social aspects of information culture, reasons, and consequences of low information competencies as indicators of social exclusion. They learn about the models of information competencies/literacy pillars. The aim of the classes is to prepare students to model social behaviors that consider the tasks of information ecology as responses to the informational challenges of the 21st century. The module is conducted in English, which allows for the development of competencies in understanding English-language scientific texts.
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 the social determinants of the formation of information culture of the individual and collective in the e-society. He knows the designations of the following concepts: information literacy, information literacy and its components, understands the mechanisms of formation of barriers and limitations to the creation, storage, selection, distribution and retrieval of information. [OPSD05​_1]
 K_W05 [4/5]
The student is able to recognize and analyze the elements of information culture, especially information competence, needs and behavior. [OPSD05​_2]
 K_U01 [3/5]
The student is aware of barriers to information access considered in psychological, pedagogical, sociological and economic aspects. [OPSD05​_3]
 K_U02 [4/5]
The student is ready for initiatives to prevent digital exclusion as a type of social exclusion, knows how to take action to meet the information needs of society and model the behavior of information users. [OPSD05​_4]
 K_K03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [OPSD05_fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – staged drama/drama [b06] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work OPSD05​_1 OPSD05​_2 OPSD05​_3 OPSD05​_4
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
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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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