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

Module name: Elective Course 2 (Media)
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S1-PW2-M-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 elective module in media offers a selection of original courses: students choose specific courses from course proposals covering various aspects of media. Depending on students' selection, two or more courses can be taught in the semester. The aim of the module is to present selected theoretical and critical positions dealing with the development of the media and accompanying social and cultural phenomena. Lectures focus on a presentation of the instructor’s original discussion of the presented issues and provide an introduction to the discussion. Classes focus on the interpretation of the selected media phenomena, discussion, and presentation of students' own work.
Prerequisites:
None.
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]
adapts research methods appropriate to the requirements of studying various cultural phenomena [KM-S1-PW2-M_K_1]
 FA1_K03 [3/5]
recognizes the role of the media in shaping new forms of participation and social exclusion [KM-S1-PW2-M_K_2]
 FA1_K06 [3/5] FA1_K07 [4/5]
analyzes a trend, phenomenon, text, or product of media culture applying appropriate research methodologies [KM-S1-PW2-M_U_1]
 FA1_U02 [4/5] FA1_U05 [4/5] FA1_U11 [4/5]
formulates conclusions and generalizations concerning economic and political aspects of media markets [KM-S1-PW2-M_U_2]
 FA1_U03 [5/5] FA1_U04 [4/5] FA1_U20 [4/5] FA1_U21 [4/5]
recognizes how a trend, phenomenon, text, or product of media culture emerges through a historical process and how it affects and reflects a broader context [KM-S1-PW2-M_W_1]
 FA1_W06 [4/5] FA1_W07 [5/5] FA1_W10 [4/5] FA1_W11 [4/5]
recalls basic terminology used in the study of culture and cultural aspects of media [KM-S1-PW2-M_W_2]
 FA1_W03 [4/5] FA1_W14 [2/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [KM-S1-PW2-M_w_1]
assessment of students' knowledge based on test or tests, quizzes, or similar forms
 KM-S1-PW2-M_K_1 KM-S1-PW2-M_K_2 KM-S1-PW2-M_U_1 KM-S1-PW2-M_U_2 KM-S1-PW2-M_W_1 KM-S1-PW2-M_W_2
Student presentations or writtens assignments [KM-S1-PW2-M_w_2]
assessment of students analytical skills based on student presentations or individual written assignments, such as essays or similar forms
 KM-S1-PW2-M_K_1 KM-S1-PW2-M_K_2 KM-S1-PW2-M_U_1 KM-S1-PW2-M_U_2 KM-S1-PW2-M_W_1 KM-S1-PW2-M_W_2
Control interview (optional) [KM-S1-PW2-M_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
 KM-S1-PW2-M_K_1 KM-S1-PW2-M_K_2 KM-S1-PW2-M_U_1 KM-S1-PW2-M_U_2 KM-S1-PW2-M_W_1 KM-S1-PW2-M_W_2
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 [KM-S1-PW2-M_fs_1]
multimedia-rich lectures introducing the topics outlined in the course syllabus
 15
reading assignments; own research in preparation to test or tests
 30 Test or tests [KM-S1-PW2-M_w_1]
practical classes [KM-S1-PW2-M_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; student presentations and/ or written assignments
 100 Student presentations or writtens assignments [KM-S1-PW2-M_w_2] Control interview (optional) [KM-S1-PW2-M_w_3]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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