Methodology of cultural studies research 08-KUDU-MA-MET

Methodology of Cultural Studies Research (in English – 30 h lecture)
The course is oriented towards acquisition of basics of knowledge about the role of methods of social and cultural studies research and their influence in social life. The student develops orientation in basic concepts, tools and methods of cultural research and in practice of planning, conducting of research project, analysis and interpretation of data. The course prepares to interprete data and present results of research projects and also developes ability of critical thinking in reception and interpretation of the data from social and cultural research.

Module learning aims

1. acquisition of basics of knowledge about the role of methods of social research and their influence of their results in social life 2. acquisition of elementary knowledge about the structure and phases of the research process 3. development of orientation in basic concepts, tools and methods of cultural research 4. development of experience in practice of planning, conducting of research project, analysis and interpretation of data 5. acquisition of experience in interpretation of data and presentation of results of cultural research development of ability of critical thinking in reception and interpretation of the social research results

Information on where to find course materials

Institute's Library

Major

Intercultural Communication

ECTS code

08-KUDU-MA-MET

Number of hours

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Lectures including presentations, readings, film illustrations and discussions

Student workload (ECTS credits)

Contact hours with the teacher as specified in the programme 30 Independent study 1 10 – home reading Independent study 2 20– studying for the exam TOTAL HOURS 60 Total ECTS credits for the module 4

Cycle of studies

2nd cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 2

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

- good command of English - general knowledge on the BA level - ability to participate in a lecture and organize one’s work

Course coordinators

Michał Michalski

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes symbol*
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
MCSR_01 knows the basics of methods of social research and cultural studies research
MCSR_02 uses basic theoretical concepts, research paradigms and notions appropriate for cultural studies in typical professional situations
MCSR_03 acquires basic research skills, including formulating research problems, choice of methods and research tools, editing and presentation of results leading to solving basic problems in cultural studies
MCSR_04 is critical towards knowledge which acquires, dominating authorities, ideologies and fashions

Assessment criteria

3. Assessment criteria
• active participation in the lecture
• orientation in ordered reading
• oral exam
+ presence on at least 10 lectures gives 1 additional point for exam

Additional information

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