Interpretive Practices Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S2KU19.2023

Module name: Interpretive Practices
Module code: W1-KU-S2-PI03
Programme code: W1-S2KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to practice the skills of in-depth analysis and interpretation of cultural texts according to the chosen theoretical framework. The student learns specific methods and tools of text analysis and is able to use them in his/her own interpretative practice, research or popularisation project. The classes have a workshop character.
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 scientific knowledge he/she has acquired and the skills he/she has developed in relation to cultural products, is able to form critical opinions about them, to express them in discussion and debate and to present them in various forms and through various media [K_01]
 W1-K02SN_K04 [5/5]
is able to correctly analyse, interpret and explain literary and cultural phenomena and their interrelationships [U_01]
 W1-K02SN_U10 [5/5]
is able to prepare an advanced written paper based on selected theoretical approaches and using material from a variety of sources [U_02]
 W1-K02SN_U08 [5/5]
has an in-depth knowledge of the poetics of a cultural text (including a literary work, a theatrical performance, artefacts of tangible and intangible culture [W_01]
 W1-K02SN_W01 [5/5]
knows and understands advanced methods of analysing, interpreting, problematising and valuing various cultural texts appropriate to selected traditions, theories or research schools within the sub-disciplines of culture studies [W_02]
 W1-K02SN_W04 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [W1-KU-Wr] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K_01 U_01 U_02 W_01 W_02
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation 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.
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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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