Technoculture Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-S2BN19.2.2025

Module name: Technoculture
Module code: W1-BN-S2-TK04
Programme code: W1-S2BN19.2.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the main concepts and phenomena related to the impact of digital technologies on contemporary culture. The module develops the ability to critically analyze cultural transformations occurring in networked society, with particular emphasis on new models of participation, content creation and distribution, as well as the transformation of cultural institutions. The curriculum covers definitions and selected theories of technoculture, discussions on the culture of convergence and prosumption, and the role of digital platforms in shaping communication and cultural practices. Special attention is devoted to changes in the organization of knowledge and the processes of collective memory in digital environments. Students will become familiar with examples of projects and research concerning digital culture and will analyze the transformations of cultural institutions under the influence of information technologies.
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 characterizes the main concepts and scholarly debates concerning the impact of digital technologies on contemporary cultural and social practices. [TK04_01]
 K_W02 [4/5]
The student explains the relationships between research on digital culture and theories of social communication and media. [TK04_02]
 K_W04 [3/5]
The student identifies and analyses key civilizational challenges related to the transformation of culture in the digital environment. [TK04_03]
 K_W08 [3/5]
The student selects and interprets scholarly literature and examples of projects concerning technoculture and digital culture. [TK04_04]
 K_U03 [3/5]
The student demonstrates readiness for critical reflection on their own knowledge and attitudes towards phenomena of digital culture and the impact of technology on society. [TK04_05]
 K_K01 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [TK04_fs_1] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01]  		course work TK04_01 TK04_02 TK04_03 TK04_04 TK04_05
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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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