Bachelor Seminar I Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023

Module name: Bachelor Seminar I
Module code: W1-KU-S1-SL05
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module is devoted to the methodology of preparing a dissertation/project in cultural studies and the workshop issues related to it. The student, under the supervision of a promoter, defines the subject and topic of the dissertation / project and determines the next steps in working on it.
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]
correctly identifies professional dilemmas [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K01 [4/5]
is able to define priorities for the completion of a specific task [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U13 [5/5]
is able to use selected positions and theoretical guidelines from the field of culture studies and to argue substantively, referring to the views of other authors [U_02]
 W1-K01SN_U04 [4/5] W1-K01SN_U06 [4/5]
is able to formulate research questions and carry out an analysis of problems related to the dissertation/graduate project, is able to select methods and analytical tools for the material studied, as well as search for and select information related to the topic undertaken [U_03]
 W1-K01SN_U01 [5/5] W1-K01SN_U02 [5/5]
has knowledge of the place and significance of culture studies in the system of humanities [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
seminar [W1-KU-S] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K_01 U_01 U_02 U_03 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
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.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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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