Introduction to the Anthropocene Field of study: Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024

Module name: Introduction to the Anthropocene
Module code: W1-SH-S1-WDA
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The lecture will provide the basic information on the idea of the Anthropocene: humans as a geological force and the link between deep time and human time. The debates surrounding the recognition of the Anthropocene as a geological epoch will be discussed. The Basic information on carbon-induced climate change and cultural responses to it will also be introduced. Separate lectures will be devoted to alternative ideas to the Anthropocene, particularly the Capitalocene. The Anthropocene and similar concepts have inspired the humanities and social sciences in the last two decades, thus interdisciplinary research conducted to show the complex relationship between humans and the environment will also be discussed.
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]
knows the concepts and theories of the Anthropocene and critiques of the concept, can distinguish between these concepts and adapt them to the changing theoretical and practical situations [01]
 W02 [4/5]
understands the need for interdisciplinary research within the Anthropocene, particularly from the humanities and the earth sciences [02]
 W03 [4/5]
knows the relevance of knowledge of the Anthropocene in the contemporary world, especially in the perspective of social, political and environmental discussions [03]
 W12 [4/5]
can use the acquired knowledge to reflect on the future, particularly in speculation [04]
 U07 [3/5]
critically describes the position of man in the world, particularly in relation to the past and the beginnings of the Anthropocene [05]
 K01 [4/5]
while referring to his/her knowledge of the Anthropocene, understands the need to re-evaluate the position of man in the world and the necessity for change [06]
 K04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		exam 01 02 03 04 05 06
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
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
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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