Culture/Literature: Elective Module 1 (Interpretations of Literature / Interpretations of Culture) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Culture/Literature: Elective Module 1 (Interpretations of Literature / Interpretations of Culture)
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S2-KLW2-1
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The elective module in interpretation of cultural or literature offers a selection of original courses: students choose specific courses from course proposals covering various aspects of interpretation. Depending on students' selection, two or more courses can be taught in the semester. Course proposals can also be focused on interpretation of games. The module aims to develop students' critical awareness and interpretive skills. The module introduces selected trends in contemporary literatures in English or in the culture of English speaking countries, or game culture, emphasizing the role of interpretation and analysis in the reception of these products of culture. The module focuses on the development of analytical and critical thinking skills in order to develop high interpretation competence, through the close reading of source texts as well as accompanying critical and theoretical works.
Prerequisites:
None
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
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]
applies the acquired skills of critical observation of reality in wider, non-academic, socio-cultural contexts [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_K_1]
 FA2_K02 [4/5] FA2_K03 [3/5] FA2_K04 [2/5]
applies methods of critical analysis appropriate to selected methodologies of literary, cultural studies, or game studies, using proper terminology [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_1]
 FA2_U01 [4/5] FA2_U02 [2/5] FA2_U03 [3/5] FA2_U05 [2/5] FA2_U07 [3/5]
refers critically and creatively to critical and theoretical texts in original interpretations of source texts [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_2]
 FA2_U01 [3/5] FA2_U03 [2/5]
analyzes literary or cultural texts, or games effectively, taking into consideration their genre, historical and cultural contexts [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_3]
 FA2_U01 [4/5] FA2_U03 [4/5]
analyzes the significance of individual and group cultural identity (race, class, gender, language, and cultural history) [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_4]
 FA2_U08 [3/5]
recognizes the methods of analysis and interpretation appropriate to selected methodologies of literary studies or cultural sciences or game studies and their related terminology [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_1]
 FA2_W02 [3/5] FA2_W03 [3/5] FA2_W06 [4/5]
identifies selected key texts in literatures in English or selected cultural trends in English-speaking societies, or trends arising from the role of games as a manifestation of culture [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_2]
 FA2_W04 [2/5] FA2_W08 [3/5]
identifies a wide range of critical and theoretical texts relating to selected literatures in English or selected cultural trends in English-speaking countries, or trends arising from the role of games as a manifestation of culture [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_3]
 FA2_W04 [2/5] FA2_W05 [3/5]
recalls knowledge of the history, political and social context of selected literatures in English or selected cultural trends in English-speaking societies or trends arising from the role of games as a manifestation of culture [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_4]
 FA2_W01 [2/5] FA2_W07 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Student presentation or written assignment/ assignments [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_w_2]
assessment of students' analytical skills, based on individual written assignments, such as essays or similar forms, or student presentations
 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_K_1 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_1 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_2 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_3 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_4 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_1 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_2 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_3 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_4
Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_w_3]
Assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus; the evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class;
 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_K_1 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_1 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_2 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_3 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_U_4 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_1 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_2 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_3 KM-S2-K2-MW-1_W_4
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 [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_fs_1]
source texts analyses, panel discussions, group work, screening of film fragments, student presentations.
 30
required and supplementary reading; class preparation; written assignments or presentations; consultations.
 30 Student presentation or written assignment/ assignments [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_w_2] Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-K2-MW-1_w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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