Analysis and interpretation of culture-based texts Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2.2025

Module name: Analysis and interpretation of culture-based texts
Module code: W1-BN-S1-OPAI02
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module develops the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of cultural texts - literary and non-literary - included in the so-called canon of cultural heritage. Students are introduced to contemporary models of describing cultural phenomena and research methods appropriate to various traditions and schools of research. The classes emphasize: understanding culture as a system of signs and social practices; analysis of the functions of works of culture (aesthetic, communicative, social, cognitive, ludic); phenomena of multiculturalism and interpenetration of cultural influences: critical approach to the canon and processes of reception of texts as sources of knowledge and tools of communication. The module prepares for conscious participation in culture and for working with cultural texts as carriers of meanings and values in the context of contemporary social and media transformations.
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 knows models of analysis of cultural texts (e.g., semiotic, anthropological, communicative), knows how to define the term cultural text and understands its application in the study of cultural phenomena. [OPAI02_1]
 K_W01 [5/5]
The student has knowledge of the function of cultural texts (aesthetic, communicative, social, cognitive, ludic) and their role in the processes of reception and transmission of cultural values. [OPAI02_2]
 K_W02 [5/5]
Students are able to recognize a text belonging to the canon of cultural heritage and indicate its significance in the context of contemporary cultural and media changes. [OPAI02_3]
 K_U01 [5/5]
Students are able to analyze and interpret a cultural text (literary or non-literary) using a selected research method and taking into account the socio-historical context. [OPAI02_4]
 K_U02 [5/5]
Students are able to compare different interpretations of the same cultural text and indicate how the social, historical or media context affects its reception and meaning. [OPAI02_5]
 K_U04 [4/5]
Students are able to formulate independent, reasoned opinions on cultural phenomena and demonstrate a willingness to critically participate in the discussion of the role of cultural texts in contemporary society. [OPAI02_6]
 K_K02 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [OPAI02_fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work OPAI02_1 OPAI02_2 OPAI02_3 OPAI02_4 OPAI02_5 OPAI02_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
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, 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
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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