Humanities module: modern comparative studies Field of study: History of Art
Programme code: W1-S1HS19.2023

Module name: Humanities module: modern comparative studies
Module code: MD-WH-2023-SS-K
Programme code: W1-S1HS19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
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 familiarise students with the possibilities, theories and history of comparative perspectives in the humanities. The field of interest will be the complex and varied relationships - constructed according to comparatist practices - between texts, ideas, objects, linguistic speech acts etc.
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]
demonstrates a willingness to accept different types of difference [K_01]
 W1-HS1S-K01 [1/5]
is able to go beyond thinking based on monocultural patterns [U_01]
 W1-HS1S-K01 [2/5]
is able to combine comparative practice with ethical aims - dialogue, discussion and debate in a spirit of equality and mutual respect [U_02]
 W1-HS1S_U06 [3/5]
has an advanced knowledge of various comparatist practices, terms and discussions within comparatives studies [W_01]
 W1-HS1S_W01 [2/5] W1-HS1S_W04 [2/5]
understands selected cultural, political, social, geographical and linguistic determinants of the created artefacts [W_02]
 W1-HS1S_U04 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [MD-WH-2023-SS-K] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		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
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
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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