Cultural Theories of the 20th Century Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023

Module name: Cultural Theories of the 20th Century
Module code: W1-KU-S1-TKXXW03
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The student learns about the formation processes of twentieth-century theoretical discourses in the field of cultural studies and about different research directions and theoretical proposals in a diachronic perspective. He or she acquires competence in the ways of using the methods developed by the different schools and research directions
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 learns about the formation processes of twentieth-century theoretical discourses in the field of cultural studies and about different research directions and theoretical proposals in a diachronic perspective. He or she acquires competence in the ways of using the methods developed by the different schools and research directions [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K02 [5/5]
is able to formulate research questions and analyse selected theoretical problems, is able to select methods and analytical tools for the studied material [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U02 [5/5]
has a structured knowledge leading to specialisation, including twentieth-century cultural theories and methodologies in the culture studies [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W02 [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 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04]  		exam K_01 U_01
lecture [W1-KU-W] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		exam 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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