Specialist language workshop 520-KS2-1SWJ
Study profile: General academic
Mode of study: Full-time
Type of course: Mandatory
Field: Humanities, Discipline: Cultural and Religious Studies
Year/Semester: 1st year/2nd semester
The language workshop consists of 30 hours of classes.
The workshop is conducted in the form of practical exercises: frontal teaching, as well as group and pair work.
Number of ECTS credits: 5
Student workload balance:
Participation in classes: 30 hours
Preparation for classes: 85 hours
Consultations: 10 hours
Quantitative indicators:
Student workload related to classes requiring direct teacher involvement: 40 hours (0.75 ECTS credits)
Practical activities: 85 hours (4,25 ECTS credits)
Total: 5 ECTS credits
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Term 2024:
Study profile: General academic The language workshop consists of 30 hours of classes. Student workload balance: Participation in classes: 30 hours Student workload related to classes requiring direct teacher involvement: 40 hours (1.3 ECTS credits) |
Term 2025:
Study profile: General academic The language workshop consists of 30 hours of classes. Student workload balance: Participation in classes: 30 hours Student workload related to classes requiring direct teacher involvement: 40 hours (1.3 ECTS credits) |
Type of course
Mode
Blended learning
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
**A) Knowledge:**
W1. Knows specialized terminology in cultural studies, cultural anthropology, and contemporary art, utilized in the analysis of various forms of culture and art (P7S_WG; KP7_WG3).
W2. Knows and understands key theoretical concepts in contemporary cultural and art theory and can link them to practical examples (film, literature, theater, dance) (P7S_WG; KP7_WG5).
*Verification methods:* quizzes, participation in discussions, student presentations, and oral examination.
**B) Skills:**
U1. Can independently search, select, and analyze information related to artworks and cultural texts using advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) (P7S_UW; KP7_UW1).
U2. Can effectively communicate in English using specialized cultural studies terminology during the analysis of cultural works, both orally and in writing (P7S_UK; KP7_UK1).
U3. Can actively participate in discussions, clearly articulating their own position and critically engaging with the views of other participants (P7S_UK; KP7_UK3).
U4. Can prepare and deliver a multimedia presentation in English based on the critical analysis of selected cultural works (P7S_UK; KP7_UK5).
*Verification methods:* quizzes, group discussions, student presentations, and oral examination.
**C) Social Competencies:**
K1. Is ready to critically assess their own knowledge and actively participate in debates on art and culture, showing respect for diverse opinions and cultural perspectives (P7S_KK; KP7_KK1).
K2. Is ready to engage in discussions about contemporary cultural and artistic issues and initiate actions promoting critical thinking and creative dialogue in society (P7S_KK; KP7_KK3).
K3. Is ready to responsibly and ethically participate in group tasks and ensure high-quality communication during the presentation of their work results (P7S_KR; KP7_KR1).
*Verification methods:* participation in class activities, group analytical exercises, student presentations, and final oral examination.
Assessment criteria
The specialized language workshop is a pass/fail course. Students will be evaluated based on their participation in class activities, involvement in discussions and group exercises, completion of homework assignments (50% of the grade), and the final presentation (50% of the grade).
Bibliography
Texts:
Chris Barker, The SAGE Dictionary of Cultural Studies (SAGE 2004)
Clare A., Wilson JJ, Speakout intermediate plus, Pearson, 2018
Eales F., Oakes S., Speakout advanced plus, Pearson, 2018
Smith J., Exploring British Culture, Cambridge, 2014
Movies selected with the students
Additional Literature:
Heidegger, Martin. „The Origin of the Work of Art.” W: Basic Writings, red. David Farrell Krell, Cambridge University Press.
Thinking Film: Philosophy At The Movies (ed. By Richard Kearney, Murray Littlejohn, Bloomsbury 2023)
Anacarnation and Returning to the Lived Body with Richard Kearney (ed. by Brian Tranor, James L. Tanor, Routledge 2023)
Longhurst, B., Introducing Cultural Studies (3rd Edition). Taylor & Francis, 2016.
Broukal M. All About the USA: A Cultural Reader, Pearson Education 2007
Christopher D., British Culture. An Introduction. Routledge 2015
Selected materials from www.englishcurrent.com, www.kialo.com, www.onestopenglish.com (MacMillan), culture.pl, a także audycje i wykłady z transom.org, www.ted.com, www.linguahouse.com, www.bbc.co.uk, learnenglish.britishcouncil.org,
Additional Literature:
Imagination Now: A Richard Kearney Reader, ed. by Murray Littlejohn (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; Illustrated edition, 2020)
Selected readings by Byung chul han
Selected readings from The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
(https://andphilosophy.com/books/)
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Term 2024:
Literature: Obigatory reading: : Chris Barker, The SAGE Dictionary of Cultural Studies (SAGE 2004) Additional reading: Martin Heidegger, „The Origin of The Work of Art” (Cambridge University Press, https://assets.cambridge.org/97805218/01140/excerpt/ Movies: |
Term 2025:
Literature: Obigatory reading: : Chris Barker, The SAGE Dictionary of Cultural Studies (SAGE 2004) Additional reading: Martin Heidegger, „The Origin of The Work of Art” (Cambridge University Press, https://assets.cambridge.org/97805218/01140/excerpt/ Movies: |
Additional information
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