Culture: Elective Module 4 (Culture/Literature - Elective Thematic Module) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Culture: Elective Module 4 (Culture/Literature - Elective Thematic Module)
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S2-KLW4-3
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Description:
This module has been designed as partially interdisciplinary. It offers a selection of original courses: students choose specific courses from course proposals covering various aspects of culture or literature. Course proposals can also be focused on selected cultural aspects of games. Depending on students' selection, two or more courses can be taught in the semester. The contents of individual courses are variable, but they are framed within the context of selected topics in cultural theory or literature. The offered courses may be focused mostly on theoretical reflection on contemporary and historical cultural or literary phenomena, yet they can also present a range of culture or literature’s more practical realizations and representations. They may therefore transcend more narrowly defined disciplines and relate to content and inspiration from disciplines other than literary studies or cultural sciences.
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 knowledge in a broader cultural context, contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_K_1]
 FA2_K04 [4/5]
performs research tasks that allow for independent and creative analysis of cultural and literary issues [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_1]
 FA2_U02 [3/5] FA2_U03 [3/5] FA2_U05 [3/5]
interprets independently and critically selected cultural phenomena and a variety of products of culture; relates them to the cultural canons of English-speaking societies and analyzes them in relevant contexts [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_2]
 FA2_U01 [3/5] FA2_U03 [4/5] FA2_U08 [4/5]
integrates knowledge of various fields of cultural or literary studies and selected other disciplines and applies it to the analysis of selected cultural or literary phenomena [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_3]
 FA2_U05 [3/5]
recalls in-depth knowledge of the significance of cultural phenomena or literature in humanities [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_1]
 FA2_W01 [3/5]
recognizes selected theories and research trends in cultural or literary studies and selected other disciplines which are relevant to the development of the contemporary humanities [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_2]
 FA2_W04 [3/5] FA2_W05 [3/5]
identifies selected analytical and interpretation methodologies of cultural or literary studies and selected other disciplines within the contexts of English-language societies [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_3]
 FA2_W06 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Examination [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_w_1]
Assessment based on the final examination verifying the theoretical knowledge that students should be able to show upon the completion of the module.
 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_K_1 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_1 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_2 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_3 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_1 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_2 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_3
Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_w_2]
Assessment based on students’ essays, other written assignments, or presentations, demonstrating the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the written or oral interpretation of products of culture or literary works, or cultural phenomena and processes.
 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_K_1 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_1 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_2 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_3 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_1 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_2 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_3
Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_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-K4-MW-3_K_1 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_1 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_2 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_U_3 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_1 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_2 KM-S2-K4-MW-3_W_3
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 [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_fs_1]
Multimedia-rich lecture on selected theoretical issues outlined in the module syllabus.
 15
required and supplementary reading in preparation for the final examination; consultations
 30 Examination [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_w_1]
practical classes [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_fs_2]
Discussion of the issues introduced during the lectures. Practical applications of theories to the analysis and interpretation of manifestations of culture or literary works, carried out individually or in groups.
 30
required and supplementary reading; class preparation; written assignments or presentations; consultations
 60 Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_w_2] Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-K4-MW-3_w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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