Elective Course 2 (Culture) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Elective Course 2 (Culture)
Module code: W1-FA-KJ-S1-PW2-K-6
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 7
Description:
The course offers an overview of a selected problem or trend from cultures of English-speaking countries. Special emphasis is laid on the historical and cultural background of given cultural trends or phenomena as well as their place in discourse and broader context. The lectures introduce a theoretical cultural perspective. The classes aim at providing a detailed analysis and interpretation of particular texts, phenomena and cultural practices.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the fifth term of studies.
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus
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]
has the ability to think critically and creatively about the role of cultural phenomena in the process of producing values ​​necessary for the reconstruction of a post-industrial consumer society. [KJ-S1-PW2-K_K_1]
 FA1_K02 [4/5]
is aware of the connection of individual cultural phenomena into a wider network, which gives them a more general meaning (often different from the superficial one), which can be read using the theories studied in the course [KJ-S1-PW2-K_K_2]
 FA1_K05 [3/5]
can interpret cultural phenomena and analyze them in the historical and social context. [KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_1]
 FA1_U05 [4/5]
uses the basic terminology needed to describe and interpret cultural phenomena. [KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_2]
 FA1_U14 [4/5]
can critically use the achievements of various interpretive schools. [KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_3]
 FA1_U04 [3/5]
identifies and in a logical and content-justified manner interprets key texts from cultural studies; uses textual evidence to build arguments in support of a chosen reading of a text as an element of English-speaking cultures; presents, in an oral or written form, the results of this interpretation. [KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_4]
 FA1_U03 [3/5]
can prepare various forms of written works, projects, presentations and oral presentations in English on the interpretation of cultural phenomena. [KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_5]
 FA1_U11 [4/5] FA1_U12 [4/5]
independently searches, selects and uses the information needed to develop selected issues related to the interpretation of cultural phenomena. [KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_6]
 FA1_U11 [4/5] FA1_U18 [4/5]
knows the most important theories about the origin, meaning and changes of Western culture [KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_1]
 FA1_W04 [4/5] FA1_W08 [3/5]
has a basic knowledge of the historical and political context and its influence on the development of cultural forms. [KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_2]
 FA1_W06 [4/5]
knows the basic terminology needed to describe and interpret cultural phenomena. [KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_3]
 FA1_W03 [4/5] FA1_W09 [4/5]
knows the most important schools of thought in cultural studies and interpretation trends. [KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_4]
 FA1_W08 [4/5]
has systematic knowledge of the most important historical and contemporary cultural trends. [KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_5]
 FA1_W12 [4/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [KJ-S1-PW2-K_w_1]
Examination of students' knowledge and skills concerning the texts and problems discussed in the course.
 KJ-S1-PW2-K_K_1 KJ-S1-PW2-K_K_2 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_1 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_2 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_3 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_4 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_5 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_6 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_1 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_2 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_3 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_4 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_5
Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [KJ-S1-PW2-K_w_2]
Evaluation of students' knowledge and the practical skills of interpreting cultural phenomena and the mastery of critical terminology.
 KJ-S1-PW2-K_K_1 KJ-S1-PW2-K_K_2 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_1 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_2 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_3 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_4 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_5 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_6 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_3 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_4 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_5
Control interview (optional) [KJ-S1-PW2-K_w_3]
assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus; the evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class
 KJ-S1-PW2-K_K_1 KJ-S1-PW2-K_K_2 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_1 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_2 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_3 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_4 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_5 KJ-S1-PW2-K_U_6 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_1 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_2 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_3 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_4 KJ-S1-PW2-K_W_5
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [KJ-S1-PW2-K_fs_1]
Issue- and overview-oriented lecture; audio-visual presentations; elements of interpretation and discussion.
 15
Student's own work with materials supplied in the lecture and notes from the lecture. Preparation for test or tests
 45 Test or tests [KJ-S1-PW2-K_w_1]
practical classes [KJ-S1-PW2-K_fs_2]
Practical analysis of theoretical texts and works of culture with the use of audiovisual aids.
 30
Reading the assigned text and its initial analysis for exercises, Preparation for tests, participation in consultations
 85 Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [KJ-S1-PW2-K_w_2] Control interview (optional) [KJ-S1-PW2-K_w_3]
Attachments
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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