(in Polish) Challenges of cultural communication of modern times WH-KON-KU-II-COCC
The aim of this course is to broaden understanding of the cultural connections of the modern world. Emphasis will be placed on the challenges associated with some of the major cultural discourses that have shaped and continue to shape the image of modernity, both affirmative and tragic, but which have influenced the image of the contemporary world.
The contemporary world is a world of interconnections and a series of consequences. The course will analyse a number of processes that influence contemporary identification, understanding of the world, and the processes that have led to the world we live in today. The cultural communication of these processes and their broader understanding within historical, cultural and social processes is an important element in constructing the identity of contemporary man. This course, introduced in an accessible way in the form of a seminar, will allow for a joint discussion of a number of processes influencing the image of cultural communication in our times.
From a historical, sociological and cultural perspective, I want to look at the formation of the foundations of contemporary European and national identities. An important discourse in this sense is that concerning war and genocide, especially in the 20th century. This is due to the fact that the consequences of the Second World War were a very important factor influencing the post-war image of Europe and the beginning of integration processes. The topic of historical memory and the discussion on the mechanisms of creating a cultural canon and its functions are also important in a historical context.
In modernisation discourses related to cultural communication, changes in the public sphere in the digital age occupy an important place. That is why I devote a separate block of classes to the issue of the virtual revolution and its social, political and cultural consequences. I also want to look at discourses on conscious consumerism and popular culture and their complex interrelationships, trying to answer the question of what can be done to combine them into a coherent conglomerate.
Finally, it is also necessary to return to the critique of consumer society and the threats to civilisation, especially the climate discourse, which is why separate blocks of classes will be devoted to these issues.
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
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S1A_W05
Grade 2 (unsatisfactory): - the student lacks basic knowledge about human beings, especially as entities that create social structures and rules for their functioning, as well as entities that act within these structures.
Grade 3 (satisfactory): - the student has basic knowledge about humans, especially as entities that create social structures and rules for their functioning, as well as acting within these structures.
- grade 4 (good): - the student demonstrates a good level of basic knowledge about humans, especially as entities that create social structures and rules for their functioning, as well as acting within these structures.
- Grade 5 (bachelor's degree): the student demonstrates extensive general knowledge about humans, especially as entities that create social structures and rules for their functioning, as well as acting within these structures.
S2A_W05
Grade 2 (unsatisfactory): the student lacks general knowledge about humans as creators of culture, in-depth knowledge of selected areas of human activity.
Grade 3 (satisfactory): the student has general knowledge about humans as creators of culture, including selected areas of human activity.
- grade 4 (satisfactory): the student demonstrates satisfactory knowledge of humans as creators of culture, also in relation to selected areas of human activity.
- grade 5 (very good): the student has extensive knowledge of humans as creators of culture, also in relation to selected areas of human activity.
Each topic will first be presented in the form of an introductory lecture on the subject, and then discussed in accordance with the readings assigned for presentation and read by students. The lecturer has set a specific time limit for each topic (usually 2 academic units), but if necessary, the discussion will be extended.
All required readings will be sent via the Moodle platform or UKSW email.
Final assessment based on a three-factor evaluation:
1. Attendance (up to three absences are allowed)
2. Activity (continuous assessment based on student activity during the course and academic knowledge of the required readings).
3. Giving a short presentation based on the assigned readings.
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