Media: Elective Module 4 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Media: Elective Module 4
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S2-MW4-4
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The elective module in media offers a selection of original courses: students choose specific courses from course proposals covering various aspects of contemporary media. Depending on students' selection, two or more courses can be taught in the semester. The module aims to discuss selected theoretical and critical approaches to selected media forms or - depending on students' choice - present their practical implementation and develop design or analytical skills, the form, shape and scope of which depend on the detailed course syllabus. Course selection includes a course in digital game design and a course in more general media practices. Students are introduced to contemporary media practices and techniques. Students also learn to creatively analyze media and cultural processes that surround media practices or – depending on course selection – express such analyses creatively in the form of their own media projects.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the first year of studies.
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]
recognizes the cultural and social significance of media, their various forms, and related phenomena; recognizes the level of their competences and knowledge; recognizes the necessity to activate and combine skills from various fields, and develops these skills independently, drawing on the accomplishments of related fields [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _K_1]
 FA2_K01 [4/5] FA2_K05 [4/5]
analyzes selected media forms as well as cultural and social processes related to them, expressing this analysis in a creative way in their own projects or written works [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_1]
 FA2_U01 [4/5] FA2_U05 [3/5] FA2_U06 [4/5]
applies acquired theoretical knowledge creatively and critically apply to analyze and interpret a selected media phenomenon or media product [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_2]
 FA2_U01 [3/5] FA2_U03 [4/5] FA2_U05 [4/5]
operates specialist tools and software used for designing selected media productions; develops coherent and technically correct media projects which realize preestablished creative assumptions; independently performs media project design and production tasks outlined in the syllabus of the selected course [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_3]
 FA2_U06 [4/5]
recalls theoretical standpoints concerning the importance of selected media forms in the modern world and contemporary humanities; recalls terminology used in media practices and selected theories of contemporary media [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _W_1]
 FA2_W02 [4/5] FA2_W05 [3/5]
identifies theoretical aspects of major contemporary creative media practices [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _W_2]
 FA2_W08 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Student presentation [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _w_1]
Assessment based on student presentation testing their ability to analyze phenomena and processes concerning media practices and their command of terminology, knowledge of critical texts and positions addressing the meaning of various media forms; the presentation may address aspects of the students’ own media narrative/ game project.
 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _K_1 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_1 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_2 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_3 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _W_1 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _W_2
Individual or group assignments or projects [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _w_2]
Assessment of students' skills and knowledge on the basis of individual and team work or written assignments, within the scope detailed in the course syllabus
 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _K_1 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_1 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_2 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_3 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _W_1 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _W_2
Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _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-M4-MW-4 _K_1 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_1 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_2 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _U_3 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _W_1 KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _W_2
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-M4-MW-4_fs_1]
formal instruction and presentation of selected theoretical issues; individual and group computer lab based activities, supported by the lecturer's instruction
 30
own research; individual and group projects or written assignments; student presentation; own work developing students' technical skills.
 30 Student presentation [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _w_1] Individual or group assignments or projects [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _w_2] Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-M4-MW-4 _w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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