Media: Module 1 - Elective Monographic Course Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Media: Module 1 - Elective Monographic Course
Module code: W1-FA-SW-S1-KM-4
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The elective monographic course (media) aims to present selected theoretical, historical, cultural and technical aspects of media. The course includes monographic lectures focused on theoretical issues in the field, as well as class discussions which are focused on debates and analyses concerning obligatory readings and chosen problems of media studies. The course is elective; that is, students are asked to choose the course from a wider selection of suggested courses. The sylabbi of individual courses vary, yet they are expected to focus on selected themes within a general framework, which may include, for example, social and cultural aspects of media, legal regulations in the field of intellectual property, studies concerning the role of media in the production of culture, theory of communication, etc.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the first year 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]
recognizes and appreciates the cultural and social significance of the media [SW-S1-M1-KM_K_1]
 FA1_K05 [3/5]
applies proper terminology in discussions and in the presentation of their own positions on the discussed cultural aspects of the media [SW-S1-M1-KM_U_1]
 FA1_U03 [3/5]
acquires information on topics covered by the course independently and analyzes it critically, taking into account a variety of research approaches [SW-S1-M1-KM_U_2]
 FA1_U01 [2/5]
discusses topics covered by the monograph course, presenting coherent argumentation, taking into account a variety of research approaches [SW-S1-M1-KM_U_3]
 FA1_U02 [2/5] FA1_U03 [3/5]
recalls basic terminology used in the subfields of humanities, which are covered in the course; understands the relationship between the issues discussed during the course and cultural aspects of English studies philology [SW-S1-M1-KM_W_1]
 FA1_W01 [2/5] FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W03 [3/5]
recalls knowledge of research methodologies used in cultural media studies [SW-S1-M1-KM_W_2]
 FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W04 [3/5]
recalls in-depth knowledge of selected theoretical and cultural aspects of media, related to the cultural significance of interactive narratives, and of scholarly research conducted on these aspects of culture [SW-S1-M1-KM_W_3]
 FA1_W12 [3/5] FA1_W15 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [SW-S1-M1-KM_w_1]
assessment of students' knowledge based on test or tests, quizzes, or similar forms
 SW-S1-M1-KM_W_1 SW-S1-M1-KM_W_2 SW-S1-M1-KM_W_3
Essay, essays, or other written assignments [SW-S1-M1-KM_w_2]
assessment of students analytical skills in the field of cultural aspects of media, based on individual written assignments, such as essays or similar forms
 SW-S1-M1-KM_K_1 SW-S1-M1-KM_U_1 SW-S1-M1-KM_U_2 SW-S1-M1-KM_U_3
Control interview (optional) [SW-S1-M1-KM_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.
 SW-S1-M1-KM_K_1 SW-S1-M1-KM_U_1 SW-S1-M1-KM_U_2 SW-S1-M1-KM_U_3 SW-S1-M1-KM_W_1 SW-S1-M1-KM_W_2 SW-S1-M1-KM_W_3
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 [SW-S1-M1-KM_fs_1]
multimedia-rich lectures introducing the topics outlined in the course syllabus
 15
reading assignments; own research in preparation to test or tests
 10 Test or tests [SW-S1-M1-KM_w_1]
practical classes [SW-S1-M1-KM_fs_2]
class-based discussions and analyses of selected texts and issues outlined in the course syllabus; formal instruction and presentation of selected theoretical issues
 30
reading assignments, own research in preparation for the in-class discussions and tests, written assignments
 20 Test or tests [SW-S1-M1-KM_w_1] Essay, essays, or other written assignments [SW-S1-M1-KM_w_2] Control interview (optional) [SW-S1-M1-KM_w_3]
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