Culture and History of C Language Area - Swedish 3200-L3-KOJCS
The following course presents a multifaceted humanistic presentation of the history and culture of the given area (with the exception of literature which is covered in a separate course). The goal of the course is to provide students with a contextual knowledge of the history, society and culture in order to prepare them to work in a multicultural society or in the country in which their studied language is being spoken. The course covers the following topics:
- physical, economic and political geography
- political, economic and social history
- history of art and culture (with the exception of literary history)
- the media
- national identity, separatisms
- folklore, customs, and manners.
Detailed course programmes are designed by instructors in respective groups.
Student effort:
60 hours – class attendance (2 ECTS)
40 godzin – self-study: reading and analysing required texts, preparing for the final test (2 ECTS)
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K1_W07, K1_W10, K1_W11, K1_W12, K1_U01, K1_U03, K1_U12, K1_K01, K1_K03, K1_K04, K1_K05, K1_K06
KNOWLEDGE
Student
knows and understands relations between languages and their role in culture,
knows the outline of the culture and literature of the studied languages, understands the role of language in communication between people and cultures,
knows and understands cultural differences that are an important factor in the formation of multicultural societies in the modern world, knows the general socio-economic and legal realities in areas related to the studied languages,
knows and understands the functioning of cultural institutions and has orientation in areas related to the languages studied,
SKILLS:
Student
is able to critically analyze texts as products of culture, is able to search, analyze, evaluate and select authentic texts in two studied foreign languages and develop professional skills in the field of applied linguistics and literary studies,
is able to recognize characteristic cultural elements and correctly interpret the ongoing socio-historical changes in relation to the realities of a given language area (two studied foreign languages),
is able to define priorities and plan activities aimed at their implementation, understanding the need for self-education and continuous improvement of qualifications, including practical language competences,
is able to recognize characteristic cultural elements and correctly interpret the ongoing socio-historical changes in relation to the realities of a given language area (two studied foreign languages),
SOCIAL COMPETENCE:
Student
is ready to adequately identify and resolve the dilemmas of inter-linguistic communication caused by the asymmetry of linguistic systems and cultural differences, observing ethical behavior patterns and consulting experts,
is ready to participate in the cultural life of the region, country and Europe, using both traditional and modern forms and media,
is ready to take actions in inter-lingual / multilingual communication aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of a given region or country,
is ready to lead the group responsibly (as part of a team research or practical project - e.g. educational, multicultural and multilingual), taking responsibility for the results of its work,
is ready to cooperate and work in a group, assuming various roles in it (including the role of a linguistic and cultural mediator) and observing the principles of professional ethics (depending on the selected module - professional ethics of a translator or teacher)
Assessment criteria
The course finishes with an examination ('zaliczenie na stopień') covering the entire material - oral or written.
The examination is taken in Swedish, but only the student's knowledge, not his/her command of the language, is assessed.
During the course, students prepare presentations on topics of their choice, they are also supposed to read one book from the reading list.
When the number of allowed absences is exceeded, the student will be given extra-tasks aimed at making up the missing material from the classes. In case the number of absences exceeds 50% of the component’s contact hours results in a negative grade from that component at the end of the year.
Additional information
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