Readership's research problems 2700-L-PW-D5PBC
The course realised in two waves.
Theoretical aspects of reading patterns and practices: complexity of interpreations of reading as an interdisciplinary research area. Methods and tools in reading studies. Brief history and current trends in reading research.
Project task:
Team work focused on development and realisation of a short reading survey for selected social groups, with different research tools.
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
A student:
- understands specifics, theory, and methods of reading studies (K_W01, K_W04),
- understands the work and rules of institutions realising reading surveys (K_W07),
- understands problems and challenges related to reading promotion (K_W08),
- can develop and realise a simple reading survey of a selected group, working in a team (K_U02, K_U04, K_U08),
- understands the need of reading surveys for the publishers (K_K03, K_K04).
Assessment criteria
attendance
project work, team work
two absences allowed
The course realised online, in a synchronous mode.
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
Current report on book reading offered by the National Library in Poland.
Report on reading patterns by the Polish Chamber of Book, 2013-2016.
Current English/other foreign language literature on reading and library usage.
Selected Polish and English language publications concerning biometric measurements of users' reactions to texts and/or audiovisual communicates.
Selected Polish and English language literature on press reading.
Additional information
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