Immigration: Multicultural Britain 3301-KB243

Learning outcomes applicable to students beginning their studies in the academic year 2025/26

Knowledge
The graduate has in-depth familiarity with:
- K_W01 advanced terminology, theory and research methods corresponding to the state of the art
in the disciplines of literary studies and culture and region studies, within the in accordance with their chosen
specialization (and educational path)
- K_W04 concepts and principles concerning the protection of intellectual property and copyright
Abilities
The graduate is able to:
- K_U01 apply the advanced terminology, theories and research methods of literary studies and
culture and religion studies to solve complex and original research problems in accordance with
his/her chosen specialization (and educational path)
- K_U04 apply the concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law
Social competences
The graduate is ready to:
- K_K01 critically appraise their knowledge and content obtained from various sources
- K_K02 recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems; consult
experts when required.
Depending on the specific course; methods regarded as most suitable for verifying learning outcomes will be determined in the course syllabus: W, U, K.

Learning outcomes applicable to students in the years 2022-2024

Knowledge

Students know and understand:

K_W02 at an advanced level, key terminology, main methods and theories of research on British culture (in particular regarding migration and multiculturalism) within the framework of English philology;

K_W03 at an advanced level, tendencies in the development of cultural studies, in particular the history and theory of migration and multiculturalism within the English philology;

K_W05 at an advanced level of grammar, syntax, phonology, phonetics, morphology, pragmatics of the English language;

K_W07 principles of designing cultural studies, in particular the use of methods and tools in formulating research problems.

Skills

Students can:

K_U01 use the terminology and conceptual apparatus in the field of cultural studies, in particular regarding migration and multiculturalism;

K_U02 use the methodology of cultural studies within the English philology, respecting the standards of scientific ethics and copyright

K_U04 use the acquired knowledge to describe and solve problems and perform tasks related to the discipline of science about culture and religion

K_U11 design their own development path

Social competence

Students are ready to:

K_K02 lifelong learning and personal development, using the skills to select subjects and projects corresponding to the interests of a given person

K_K03 taking responsibility for one's own work and respecting the work of others, taking care to observe the principles of professional ethics as well as ethical principles and standards in project activities and other activities undertaken as part of professional work, volunteering, etc.

Language education at the B2 + level.

English language training level B2+

In class discussions students acquire skills of expressing their thoughts in a clear, coherent, logical and precise manner, with the use of language which is correct grammatically, lexically and phonetically.ducation at language level B2+.

ASSESSMENT:
Attendance, participation, presentation - 20%
Final test - 80%

GRADING:60-65 % - 3, 66-70 % - 3,5 71-80 % - 481-90 % - 4,591-100 % - 5

Three absences are allowed.

Retake exam during a retake session

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