South African cultural studies: local cultures 15-APSK-KM-PA-11

This course presents various aspects of the divergent cultures of South Africa. These include for example the role of traditional healers, indigenous law and customs, rock art and spirituality, South African folklore, South African literature, South African film studies, roots of conflict, and more. The expertise and specialization of visiting academics would further enhance the scope of these cultural studies.

Module learning aims

1. Students will have an overview of various cultural aspects of South Africa. 2. Students must be able to apply knowledge gained within the classroom, but the course also encourages students to do further research within sub-cultures that are introduced to them.

Information on where to find course materials

All materials will be available for students to access on the Moodle platform. Books will be electronically posted at the beginning of the course on Moodle & weekly additional reading on the asigned date on the Moodle platform.

Major

English philology

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Visual elements will be implemented like films, video footage and powerpoint slides. Further methods include prescribed reading material, like books, articles both printed and online and recent news regarding the specific topic of the week.

Student workload (ECTS credits)

Cycle of studies

1st cycle

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 2

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

(in Polish) zaawansowana znajomość języka angielskiego

Learning outcomes

1. Students will have an overview of various cultural aspects of South Africa.

2. Students must be able to apply knowledge gained within the classroom, but the course also encourages students to do further research within sub-cultures
that are introduced to them.

Assessment criteria

Studentswill be evaluated according to their class participation, an oral presentation during the semester about any related topic and a written test at the end of the semester.

bardzo dobry (bdb; 5,0):

dobry plus (+db; 4,5):

dobry (db; 4,0):

dostateczny plus (+dst; 3,5):

dostateczny (dst; 3,0):

niedostateczny (ndst; 2,0):

Bibliography

materials compiled by the course instructor, made available on the moodle platform

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 15-APSK-KM-PA-11 in USOSweb