Cultural Studies: Introduction Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023

Module name: Cultural Studies: Introduction
Module code: W1-KU-S1-KW01
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the course, students learn about the place of cultural studies in the system of cultural sciences and the humanities; they acquire the competence to distinguish cultural sciences from sciences auxiliary to cultural studies; they acquire the terminological and conceptual apparatus necessary for the work of a culturalist. They learn about the history of the term culture and the main definitions of culture.
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]
is able to identify opportunities and threats for human beings in contemporary society, using standard methods and tools from the field of cultural sciences [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K04 [3/5]
is able to independently acquire knowledge in the cultural sciences, develop research skills, including analytical and interpretative skills, both in relation to cultural products and theoretical and methodological texts devoted to them [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U03 [5/5]
has knowledge of the place and significance of the cultural sciences in the system of human sciences, as well as their thematic and methodological specificities [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K_01 U_01 W_01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
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.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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