Recent Trends in Humanities Research Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S2KU19.2023

Module name: Recent Trends in Humanities Research
Module code: W1-KU-S2-NNBH01
Programme code: W1-S2KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to present the latest trends in humanities research in their correlation with the main currents of culture studies. Within the module, the student acquires the theoretical and methodological basis for conducting research on selected cultural phenomena.
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]
using the knowledge he/she has acquired of the latest trends in humanistic research, is able to formulate a critical opinion on contemporary culture [K_01]
 W1-K02SN_K04 [4/5]
is able to integrate knowledge from different sub-disciplines of culture studies in the context of the latest currents in humanistic research [U_01]
 W1-K02SN_U04 [5/5]
has an in-depth knowledge of the multidisciplinarity of the cultural studies, in particular of their interrelationship with other humanities disciplines, allowing for the integration of different research fields [W_01]
 W1-K02SN_W02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W1-KU-W] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		exam K_01 U_01 W_01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
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.
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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