Minority cultures Field of study: Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology
Programme code: W6-S1AK19.2020

Module name: Minority cultures
Module code: 12-AK-S1-1KM
Programme code: W6-S1AK19.2020
Semester: summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The Minority Culture Module deals with the problematic of creating symbolic universe by social actors belonging to minority groups or marginalized spaces, issues of social networks and practices that maintain their identity. The subject includes a broad understanding of minorities.
Prerequisites:
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Key reading:
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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]
student can effectively communicate with the social environment and interact in a group that is multicultural; gain knowledge about the culture of minorities and the processes which govern social life and allow to play social roles and understand the others [_K_1]
 K_K02 [3/5] K_K03 [3/5]
student is able to identify and resolve professional dilemmas occurred in work in a multicultural environment, gains ethical sensitivity in approaching other cultures, understands the sense, values and needs aimed at understanding various forms of otherness [_K_2]
 K_K02 [3/5] K_K03 [3/5] K_K07 [3/5]
student uses anthropological knowledge to analyze specific social and cultural phenomena related to the functioning of minorities; can see social exclusion mechanisms; has the ability to prepare simple speeches or scientific texts about minorities [_U_1]
 K_U01 [3/5] K_U02 [3/5] K_U08 [3/5]
student can use various sources, channels and communication techniques to gain knowledge about minorities; skillfully uses the acquired information for professional development; based on known anthropological theories, s/he can formulate conclusions regarding the functioning of minorities in a majority society [_U_2]
 K_U06 [3/5] K_U07 [3/5] K_U08 [3/5]
student gains knowledge in the field of anthropological definition and recognition of minority groups; has basic knowledge of minority cultures in Poland and in the world; gains knowledge of symbolic culture used in the process of maintaining the cultural identity of minorities [_W_1]
 K_W01 [3/5] K_W02 [3/5] K_W08 [3/5] K_W09 [3/5]
student has knowledge of minority rights; knows theories of social conflicts; knows the concepts related to domination, symbolic violence; knows the philosophical and social theories regarding the functioning of a multicultural society [_W_2]
 K_W06 [3/5] K_W10 [3/5] K_W11 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
oral test [_w_1]
checking knowledge and understanding of the content of the reading suggested by the teacher
 _K_1 _U_2 _W_1 _W_2
written essay [_w_2]
analysis of a selected issue based on literature and content of exercises
 _K_2 _U_1 _W_1
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 [_fs_1]
lecture content using materials and auxiliary literature combined with discussion
 15
work with supplementary literature; collecting material and preparing a written work
 30 oral test [_w_1]
practical classes [_fs_2]
text analysis combined with discussion; presentation of basic issues related to problematic discussed in class
 30
discussing texts in the field of literature on the subject with reference to the analysis of contemporary problems concerning minority cultures
 30 written essay [_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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