Monographic Module in Culture 1 Field of study: English Studies: Literature and Culture
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025

Module name: Monographic Module in Culture 1
Module code: W1-ELS1-MMC1
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
This module focuses on advanced issues related to Anglophone cultures, incorporating contemporary research approaches and interdisciplinary methods for analyzing cultural phenomena. The lecture introduces students to selected theories and contexts, providing a foundation for in-depth work during classes. Class activities involve the interpretation of cultural phenomena, work with textual and visual materials, and further development of critical thinking skills. The module emphasizes independent analysis and the conscious application of interpretive tools.
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]
independently undertakes critical analysis of cultural phenomena and consciously applies research tools in academic work, taking responsibility for the interpretations and their social impact [K01]
 EL_K01 [2/5] EL_K02 [2/5] EL_K03 [3/5]
analyzes complex cultural phenomena using interdisciplinary research methods and selected theoretical concepts [U01]
 EL_U03 [2/5] EL_U04 [3/5] EL_U05 [3/5]
interprets cultural texts and visual materials, taking into account their cultural and social context [U02]
 EL_U04 [4/5] EL_U05 [3/5] EL_U09 [2/5]
independently formulates conclusions and arguments based on the analysis of cultural phenomena and critical evaluation of sources [U03]
 EL_U02 [3/5] EL_U06 [2/5] EL_U09 [2/5]
is familiar with selected contemporary theories and research approaches used in the analysis of cultural phenomena within Anglophone cultures [W01]
 EL_W02 [3/5] EL_W04 [3/5] EL_W07 [3/5]
understands cultural processes in the context of their historical, social, and ideological conditions [W02]
 EL_W02 [3/5] EL_W04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [c] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03
lecture [w] 15 Monographic lecture [a02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K01 W01 W02
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
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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