Silent Cinema Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2025

Module name: Silent Cinema
Module code: W1-KU-S1-KN01
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to present issues relating to the history of general film between 1889 and 1926. In the module, students gain knowledge of the origins of cinema in Europe and the United States of America, and then learn about selected phenomena, trends, authors and genres of silent cinema.
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 his/her responsibility for the preservation of the artistic heritage of silent cinema [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K02 [5/5]
is able to identify and distinguish the basic means of cinematic expression characteristic of silent cinema [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U05 [5/5]
is able to define and explain key film historical concepts, is able to indicate the most important factors influencing the development of the art of film in the silent cinema period [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W1-KU-W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work K_01 U_01 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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
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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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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