Introduction to Theory of Culture Field of study: English Studies: Literature and Culture
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025

Module name: Introduction to Theory of Culture
Module code: W1-FCELS1 -WTK-1
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
This module provides an introduction to the key concepts, theories, and debates in the study of culture. Students will explore major approaches to understanding culture as a system of meanings, practices, and power relations. The course examines foundational thinkers and movements in cultural theory. Students will learn to critically analyze cultural phenomena and reflect on the role of culture in shaping social identities, values, and historical change. Through lectures and discussions, the module develops skills in theoretical interpretation, critical thinking, and applying cultural concepts to real-world examples.
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 openness to diverse cultural perspectives and critical reflection on one's own cultural assumptions and is able to engage thoughtfully in discussions on cultural diversity, identity, and power [K01]
 EL_K03 [2/5] EL_K04 [2/5]
critically analyzes seleted cultural phenomena using appropriate theoretical frameworks and interprets cultural practices and texts within broader socio-political and historical contexts [U01]
 EL_U05 [3/5]
knows selected key concepts, theories, and major thinkers in cultural theory [W01]
 EL_W02 [3/5] EL_W04 [2/5]
understands how cultural systems influence social structures, identities, and historical change [W02]
 EL_W01 [2/5] EL_W04 [3/5] EL_W05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam K01 U01 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)