Contemporary socio-economic challenges of Poland Field of study: Journalism and Social Communication
Programme code: W3-N1DK19.2025

Module name: Contemporary socio-economic challenges of Poland
Module code: WWSGP
Programme code: W3-N1DK19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Celem modułu jest przybliżenie studentom kierunku dziennikarstwo i komunikacja społeczna kluczowych problemów i procesów kształtujących współczesne realia społeczno-gospodarcze Polski. Zajęcia koncentrują się na analizie zagadnień takich jak nierówności społeczne, starzenie się społeczeństwa, transformacja gospodarcza, zmiany na rynku pracy, wyzwania demograficzne, wpływ technologii i globalizacji na polską gospodarkę oraz roli dziennikarzy w przedstawianiu tych zjawisk. Kurs ma charakter interdyscyplinarny co pozwala na lepsze zrozumienie zależności między rożnymi obszarami życia społeczno-politycznego ich znaczenia w praktyce dziennikarskiej.
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]
Jest gotów do odpowiedzialnego podejmowania roli dziennikarza w sytuacjach wymagających etycznego przedstawiania trudnych tematów społecznych [K1]
 K03 [4/5]
Jest gotów do krytycznej oceny strategii i działań politycznych podejmowanych w kontekście współczesnych wyzwań [K2]
 K06 [4/5]
Jest gotów do efektywnej komunikacji z ekspertami w m.in. dziedzinie ekonomii, przedsiębiorczości i polityk publicznych [K3]
 K02 [4/5]
Potrafi wykorzystując posiadaną wiedzę analizować i interpretować dane dotyczące procesów społeczno-gospodarczych [U1]
 U01 [4/5]
Potrafi komunikować się z otoczeniem z użyciem specjalistycznej terminologii [U2]
 U02 [4/5]
Potrafi wykorzystując różnorodne źródła informacji przygotować kompleksową analizę dziennikarską w zakresie wykładanych treści [U3]
 U04 [3/5]
Zna i rozumie w zaawansowanym stopniu wyzwania społeczno-gospodarcze Polski [W1]
 W03 [4/5] W04 [3/5]
Zna i rozumie w zaawansowanym stopniu rolę mediów w informowaniu o wyzwaniach społeczno-gospodarczych i ich wpływie na opinię publiczną [W2]
 W02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam U1 U2 U3 W1 W2
practical classes [2] 20 Description [a03] 
Lecture-speech [a04] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Video show [c02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K1 K2 K3 U1 U2 U3 W1 W2
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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