Cultural communication Field of study: Media Cultures
Programme code: W1-N1KM19.2024

Module name: Cultural communication
Module code: W1-KM-N1-KK01
Programme code: W1-N1KM19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
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 introduce students to the basic issues and areas of research in contemporary communication theory, pointing to the interdisciplinarity of cultural communication as a field of study. During the course, those taking the course receive an understanding of the role of communication for the creation, maintenance and change of culture. They become familiar with the analysis of the mediatisation of cultural communication, with a particular focus on the identity nature of these processes, and attempt empirical verification by determining their impact on social communication.
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 able to identify opportunities and threats for human beings in contemporary mediatised society, using standard methods and tools from the field of research into communication processes [K_01]
 W1-M01SN_K04 [2/5]
is able to argue logically, coherently and factually in discussions and debates using familiar concepts of cultural communication and to formulate conclusions both individually and in group work [U_01]
 W1-M01SN_U06 [4/5]
has the ability to understand and analyse cultural communication phenomena in their social and media aspects, is able to describe them, is able to identify the social functions of mediated cultural communication [U_02]
 W1-M01SN_U02 [5/5]
has knowledge of the multidisciplinarity of communicology and its links with other humanities disciplines, in particular the culture studies [W_01]
 W1-M01SN_W04 [4/5]
is familiar with sociological concepts useful in culture studies, in particular media mediated cultural communication; has knowledge of the social and technological bases of cultural change and cultural differences [W_02]
 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] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		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
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.
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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