Field Research Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-N2KU19.2023

Module name: Field Research
Module code: W1-KU-N2-BT03
Programme code: W1-N2KU19.2023
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 for students to acquire the skills to conduct qualitative research independently. The student becomes familiar with the tools of research fieldwork, how to construct an evoked source and the principles of ethics in scientific endeavours. Classes are conducted in a workshop format.
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]
actively participates in activities to preserve the cultural heritage of the region, the country, Europe and the world [K_01]
 W1-K02SN_K02 [5/5]
is able to independently acquire knowledge about living culture, broaden research skills and undertake tasks aimed at self-development on research and professional grounds [U_01]
 W1-K02SN_U03 [5/5]
is able to produce induced sources, as well as retrieve and select the necessary information and then analyse, interpret, integrate and evaluate it [U_02]
 W1-K02SN_U01 [5/5]
has an extended knowledge of man as a creator of culture in its material and non-material dimensions [W_01]
 W1-K02SN_W08 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [W1-KU-Wr] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Practice-as-research [e08] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K_01 U_01 U_02 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
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
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
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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