Selected theories of culture Field of study: Media Cultures
Programme code: W1-S1KM19.2024

Module name: Selected theories of culture
Module code: W1-KM-S1-WTK03
Programme code: W1-S1KM19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarise students with the process of formation of theoretical thought and theoretical-cultural discourses. As part of the module, the student acquires the ability to understand and use the terminological and conceptual systems of particular theoretical approaches (from the 19th century to the present day), and to understand the relationship between the research results obtained and the system of methodological questions
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]
is aware of the responsibility for the creation and preservation of the intellectual heritage of the humanities, including in particular culture studies against the background of communication and media studies [K_01]
 W1-M01SN_K02 [5/5]
is able to argue logically, coherently and substantively about and apply the theoretical and methodological approaches learned in the field of cultural theory and its media [U_01]
 W1-M01SN_U06 [5/5]
is able to formulate research questions and analyse problems on the basis of acquired theoretical and cultural knowledge [U_02]
 W1-M01SN_U02 [5/5]
has a structured knowledge, leading to specialisation, of the terminologies, theories and methodologies of cultural theory and cultural anthropology, is able to work equivalently on the basis of a narrow and a broad definition of culture [W_01]
 W1-M01SN_W02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KM-K] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work K_01 U_01 U_02
lecture [W1-KM-W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		course work 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
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.
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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