Culture and Literature: module 4, Culture of English speaking countries 2 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-N1FA12.2018

Module name: Culture and Literature: module 4, Culture of English speaking countries 2
Module code: 02-FA-TX-N1-KAOJ2-4
Programme code: 02-N1FA12.2018
Semester: summer semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The module Culture of English speaking countries aims at providing comprehensive knowledge of culture, from the skills concerning the analysis of terminology connected with cultural studies, through text analysis, the features of various communication codes from different subfields of culture, to the awareness of the mechanisms operating within governmental and cultural institutions, and to the comprehension of key processes that shape human identity and their importance to the multicultural society.
Prerequisites:
Credit for the first year of studies
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 [TX-N1_KAOJ2 _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. [TX-N1_KAOJ2 _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 [TX-N1_KAOJ2 _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 [TX-N1_KAOJ2 _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. [TX-N1_KAOJ2 _W1]
 FA1_W03 [2/5] FA1_W07 [3/5] FA1_W08 [2/5]
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. [TX-N1_KAOJ2 _W2]
 FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W04 [2/5]
The student knows the mechanisms of operation of the American governmental, cultural, and social institutions. [TX-N1_KAOJ2 _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. [TX-N1_KAOJ2 _W4]
 FA1_W07 [3/5] FA1_W08 [2/5] FA1_W12 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
egzamin [TX-N1_KAOJ2 _w_1]
An exam checking one’s knowledge of culture of English speaking countries
 TX-N1_KAOJ2 _K1 TX-N1_KAOJ2 _U1 TX-N1_KAOJ2 _U2 TX-N1_KAOJ2 _U3 TX-N1_KAOJ2 _W1 TX-N1_KAOJ2 _W2 TX-N1_KAOJ2 _W3 TX-N1_KAOJ2 _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
lecture [TX-N1_KAOJ2 _fns_1]
Problem lecture with the use of audio and video materials
 30
Self-study with designated additional materials (materials to be read included on the list of compulsory readings). Preparation for the written exam.
 30 egzamin [TX-N1_KAOJ2 _w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)