Conventions of popular literature Field of study: Creative Writing
Programme code: W1-S1PI19.2023

Module name: Conventions of popular literature
Module code: 02-PI-S1-KLPOP
Programme code: W1-S1PI19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Celem kursu jest zapoznanie z podstawowymi gatunkami i konwencjami literatury popularnej. W tracie zajęć student: 1. pozna najważniejsze cechy gatunkowe najważniejszych gatunków literatury popularnej: kryminału, fantastyki, science fiction, horroru, romansu, powieści przygodowej lub młodzieżowej; 2. skorzysta z tej wiedzy we własnych próbach pisarskich, 3. zapozna się z różnymi schematami i wzorcami fabularnymi, 4. pozna podstawowe typy fabuły; 5. dowie się o wzorcach i typach postaci, zarówno w tekstach dramatycznych, jak i komediowych; 6. zyska świadomość dotyczącą najważniejszych klisz fabularnych i światotwórczych, dzięki czemu będzie w stanie zarówno ich unikać, jak i twórczo z nich korzystać.
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]
posiada zaawansowaną wiedzę na temat gatunków literatury popularnej i stylów pisarskich, potrafiąc ją zastosować w praktyce we własnej pracy twórczej [KLPOP_1]
 K_W01 [2/5] K_U09 [2/5]
dysponuje wiedzą na temat historycznej zmienności gatunków i konwencji literatury popularnej, będąc w stanie przygotować tekst podporządkowany konkretnym rygorom gatunkowym [KLPOP_2]
 K_W05 [2/5] K_U05 [2/5]
dysponuje wiedzą o głównych kierunkach rozwoju literatury popularnej, dzięki czemu jest w stanie analizować zmienność gatunków literackich na rynku wydawniczym i skutecznie adaptować się do jego wymagań [KLPOP_3]
 K_W06 [2/5] K_K02 [2/5]
potrafi organizować i planować indywidualną pracę twórczą ze świadomością fenomenu wielokulturowości i nieustannego przenikania się różnych wpływów w obrębie literatury popularnej [KLPOP_4]
 K_U09 [2/5] K_K04 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [KLPOP_fns_1] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Exhibition [c01] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Production exercise – workshop [e02] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Observation [e06] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work KLPOP_1 KLPOP_2 KLPOP_3 KLPOP_4
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
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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.
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
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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