Culture and Literature: module 4, Culture of English speaking countries 2 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2017

Module name: Culture and Literature: module 4, Culture of English speaking countries 2
Module code: 02-FA-JB-S1-KAOJ2-3
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2017
Semester: winter semester 2018/2019
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
Culture of English speaking countries intends to familiarise the students with the issues concerning contemporary American culture, its specificity and directions in development. The issues discussed comprise: national and regional identity, the shaping of culture and theories of culture in different contexts, as well as representations of the USA in various texts of culture. Considerable emphasis is placed on the contemporary socio-cultural situation in the USA and on the evolving image of the USA during the last decade of the 20th and the first decade of the 21st century
Prerequisites:
none
Key reading:
(no information given)
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]
The student adopts a positive attitude of acceptance, respect, and tolerance towards other peoples and members of different ethnic and social groups [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_K1]
 FA1_K07 [3/5]
The student is able to apply his knowledge of culture of the English-speaking countries to the analysis of both historical and contemporary manifestations of culture; he can analyse and interpret cultural phenomena, as well as make some observation and analysis of these phenomena and draw conclusions using proper terminology connected with cultural studies. [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_U1]
 FA1_U04 [2/5] FA1_U12 [3/5] FA1_U15 [2/5]
The student recognises and analyses historical and contemporary phenomena of American culture [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_U2]
 FA1_U04 [2/5]
The student discusses the culture of the English-speaking countries in a broad intercultural context, as well as in the context of moulding the American identities [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_U3]
 FA1_U04 [2/5] FA1_U15 [2/5]
The student knows the definition and meaning of the term “culture,” he is aware of its complexity; he knows the range, specificity, and aspects of culture studies, as well as some basic terminology connected with cultural studies, and a collection of cultural texts. [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_W1]
 FA1_W03 [2/5] FA1_W07 [3/5] FA1_W08 [2/5]
The student is familiarised with basic aesthetic categories, he knows the features of communication codes from different subfields of art, for instance: from film, painting, he knows and recognises different trends in American art, their features and relation to American culture; he has some knowledge of historical processes of culture formation in various contexts, as well as of the influence of culture on American identity; he has organised knowledge of the most important historical and contemporary American trends in art and culture. [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_W2]
 FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W04 [2/5]
The student knows the mechanisms of operation of the American governmental, cultural, and social institutions. [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_W3]
 FA1_W04 [2/5] FA1_W06 [2/5] FA1_W08 [2/5]
The student knows about the problematic issue of social stratification, minority groups and their participation in the American multicultural society. [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_W4]
 FA1_W07 [2/5] FA1_W08 [2/5] FA1_W12 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
egzamin [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_w_1]
An exam checking one’s knowledge of culture of English speaking countries
 JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_K1 JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_U1 JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_U2 JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_U3 JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_W1 JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_W2 JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_W3 JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_W4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_fs_1]
Classes with elements of text analysis and discussion and/or projects.
 30
Preparation for classes by doing preparatory tasks as assigned by the teacher.
 39 egzamin [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_w_1]
lecture [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_fs_2]
Problem lecture with the use of audio and video materials
 15
Self-study with designated additional materials (materials to be read included on the list of compulsory readings). Preparation for the written exam.
 15 egzamin [JB-S1-KAOJ2-3_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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