Cultural Transformations on the Book Market Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-S2BN19.2.2025

Module name: Cultural Transformations on the Book Market
Module code: W1-BN-S2-PKnRK01
Programme code: W1-S2BN19.2.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
In this module, students will gain knowledge about the impact of cultural transformations on the contemporary book market. These changes influence not only supply and demand but also the operating models of the institutions that comprise it, the development of new models for book creation and distribution, and reading preferences. The development of modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, also influences the development of phenomena in the book market. The module will therefore discuss the current landscape of the book market, which has been shaped by all these 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]
Identyfikuje i potrafi opisać przemiany kulturowe (w tym zmiany technologiczne), które wpływają na współczesny rynek książki. [PKnRK01_1]
 K_W08 [3/5]
Zna i rozumie pojęcia ekonomiczne związane z funkcjonowaniem rynku, ich znaczenie dla działalności wydawniczej oraz strukturę produkcji wydawniczej. [PKnRK01_2]
 K_W04 [4/5]
Identyfikuje ukształtowane pod wpływem przemian kulturowych modele tworzenia i dystrybucji produkcji wydawniczej oraz zmiany w preferencjach czytelniczych. [PKnRK01_3]
 K_W03 [3/5]
Potrafi korzystać z odpowiednich źródeł informacji do rozpoznania ukształtowanej przez przemiany kulturowe sytuacji rynku książki i przygotować na podstawie posiadanej wiedzy wypowiedź naukową dotyczącą zaobserwowanych zjawisk i problemów. [PKnRK01_4]
 K_U04 [2/5] K_U06 [2/5]
Ma świadomość stałego wpływu przemian kulturowych i technologicznych na rynek książki, a co za tym idzie dba o ciągłe śledzenie zmian i nowych trendów, aby odpowiednio pełnić role zawodowe związane z rynkiem książki. [PKnRK01_5]
 K_K06 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [PKnRK01_fs_1] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		course work PKnRK01_1 PKnRK01_2 PKnRK01_3 PKnRK01_4 PKnRK01_5
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
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.
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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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