Cultural Communication
winter semester, 2014/2015
General Courses:
Polish for Foreigners - Thursday or Friday, 8.00 AM - 10.30 AM
Physical Training -
Obligatory Courses:
MA Seminar:
(please, ask Your co-ordinator for further information to let You know a thesis promoter
according Your scientific interest. At the Institue of History, for example, You may choose
Dr hab. Paweł Jaworski (Modern and Contemporary History)
Prof. Jakub Tyszkiewicz (Contemporary History)
Dr hab. Andrzej Wypustek (Ancient History)
Dr hab. Joanna Wojdon (Contemporary History)
Dr hab. Przemysław Wiszewski (Medieval History)
Elective courses ................................................................................................. 2
From guerilla war to happenings. The history of the democratic opposition in
Poland 1944-1989 ........................................................................................... 2
Coaching ......................................................................................................... 6
Propaganda of the communist regime in Poland ............................................ 8
Elective courses
1.
Course/module
From guerilla war to happenings. The history of the democratic
opposition in Poland 1944-1989
2.
University department
Department of Historical and Pedagogical Studies
3.
Course/module code
4.
Course/module type – mandatory (compulsory) or elective (optional)
Optional
University subject (programme/major)
Cultural Communication
5.
6.
Degree: (master, bachelor)
7.
Master
Year (if applicable)
8.
Semester (autumn, spring)
9.
Form of tuition and number of hours
10.
Seminar / 30 hours
Name, Surname, academic title
Bożena Szaynok, PhD.
11.
Initial requirements (knowledge, skills, social competences) regarding the
course/module and its completion
A potential candidate is supposed to be familiar with examples of official and popular
narratives on the history of Europe in the 20th century with the emphasis on Poland,
moreover he should to analyse historical sources on the basis of which he should be
able to form a general picture of the period.
12.
Objectives
- The Knowledge of the history of Poland after WWII
- The Understanding of the issues of Communism and matters connected with the
question of a totalitarian state with emphasis put on the ways of subordination of the
society to the state
- The Knowledge of the history of opposition in Poland after WWII
- Training students in discussing and analysing controversial and challenging issues.
13.
Learning outcomes
has demonstrated the knowledge of varied issues
concerning the creation of public opinion, with
special reference to the role of the government’s
influence on public opinion formation and its
attempts to convince citizens to take up particular
political decisions.
Outcome symbols:
K_W04
has demonstrated the knowledge of some examples
of communication, presented in the policy, conducted
by the communists in the post war Poland.
K_W05
has the ability to understand the place of
communication in the relations within a society;
has demonstrated the knowledge of different
influences exerted on the form of communication
K_W08
has demonstrated the knowledge of how the state
institutions can be used for political purposes
K_W11
is able to analyse the information addressed to the
society by authority critically
K_U01
is able to analyse historical events and phenomena,
with special reference to their influence on societies
critically
K_U03
has the ability to prepare specialised analysis as well
as making a synthesis concerning different issues
associated with the course
K_U04
K_U08
is able to analyse the historical and political
background of some complex phenomena,
experienced by a society
K_K01, K_K05,
has demonstrated the understanding of complex
issues in the history of different group in a society and
K_K06
has demonstrated the understanding of the role of
14.
15.
education, independent discussions and research for
the society and policy-makers;
Content
The History of Poland after WWII,
The History of opposition in Poland after 1944;
The issue of subordination of the society in a totalitarian state,
The different forms of opposition towards a totalitarian state;
The History of Communism in Europe after WWII
Recommended literature
Norman Davies, God’s Playground. A History of Poland, vol. II (New York, 1982).
Jakub Karpiński, Countdown. The Polish Upheavals of 1956, 1968, 1970, 1976, 1980....
(New York, 1982).
A. Paczkowski, J. Cave, The Spring Will Be Ours: Poland and the Poles from Occupation
to Freedom, Penn State Press, 2003.
Timothy Garton Ash, Solidarity. The Polish Revolution (New York, 1983).
Łopiński, Moskit, Wilk, Konspira. The „Solidarity” Underground (Berkeley, 1990).
16.
Ways of earning credits for the completion of a course /particular component,
The total number of ECTS points is added after completion of the course, i.e. passing an
exam, writing an essay, taking active part in discussions.
methods of assessing academic progress:
activity during discussions K_K01, K_K05,
K_K06; K_U08; K_W11; K_U01; K_U03; K_W04; K_W05; K_W08
oral exam K_K01, K_K05, K_U08; K_K06; K_W11; K_U01; K_U03; K_W04; K_W05;
K_W08
an essay K_U08; K_U04
17.
18.
Language of instruction
English
Student’s workload
Activity
Hours of instruction (as stipulated in study programme)
:
- lecture:
- classes: 30
Average number of hours
for the activity
30
- laboratory:
- other:
student’s own work, e.g.:
- preparation before class (lecture, etc.)
- research for an essay:
- writing an essay:
- consultations with lecturer:
- preparing for exam:
45
25
25
10
45
Hours
180
Number of ECTS
6
Course title
Coaching
Teacher’s name
and title
Magdalena Ślazyk Sobol PhD
Number of
academic hours
15
Semester
Winter
Type of classes
Training with workshop elements
Prerequisites (if
any)
Fluent English in speaking and reading
Objectives
The main idea of the training is to gain competences and skills, which
can be required from coach in different types of coaching. The aim is
to acquaint students with the basic theories and methodology of
coaching (underlining differences between consulting, therapy,
training and coaching) and present some coaching methods. Building
relationships with clients, listening and supporting the client’s self –
expression, focusing on the client’s agenda, providing clear feedback
and motivating to changes will be discussed and trained.
Issues
Suggested
literature


Coaching as the form of developing skills in organizations
Different forms and objectives of coaching due to
organizational situation
 The phases and principles of coaching
 The necessary coaches competencies
 Designing coaching sessions
 Tools and methods used in coaching
Starr J. (2010) The Coaching Manual: The Definitive Guide to the
Process, Principles and Skills of Personal Coaching. Prentice Hall
Business. Harlow/ GB
Whitmore, J. (1996) Coaching for Performance: The new edition of the
practical guide. 2d ed. Nicholas Brealey Publishing, London
Peltier, B. (2005) The Psychology of Executive Coaching: Theory and
application. Taylor and Francis, New York: NY.
Whitworth, L., Kimsey-House, H., and Sandahl, P. (1998) Co-Active
Coaching: New skills for coaching people toward success in work and
life. Davies-Black Publishing, Palo Alto, CA.
Coutu D., Kauffman K., (2009). What can coaches do for you?
Harvard Business Review, Vol. 87 Issue 1, p. 91-97.
Hall, Liz. Coaching at Work (2011). Vol. 6 Issue 2, p. 22-25.
Mossholder K., Richardson H., Settoon R. (2011). Human Resource
Systems and helping in organizations: a relational perspective.
Academy of Management Review. Vol. 36, No. 1, p.33–52.
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Final assessment
ECTS credits
3
Attendance
Participation
Presentation
1.
Course/module
Propaganda of the communist regime in Poland
2.
University department
3.
Faculty of Historical and Pedagogical Sciences
Course/module code
4.
Course/module type – mandatory (compulsory) or elective (optional)
5.
Elective
University subject (programme/major)
6.
Cultural communication between social groups in the past and present in Europe and
USA
Degree: (master, bachelor)
7.
Master
Year (if applicable)
8.
Semester (autumn, spring)
9.
Form of tuition and number of hours
10.
Lecture, 30 h
Name, Surname, academic title
11.
Joanna Wojdon, prof.
Initial requirements (knowledge, skills, social competences) regarding the
course/module and its completion
12.
Objectives
13.
To show the mechanisms and means of propaganda of the communist regime in
Poland, using selected examples. To present large propaganda campaigns and the
propagandist phenomena constantly present in the reality of the People’s Poland.
Propaganda of the communist regime in Poland serves as a case study of the state,
particularly communist state, propaganda. To develop the ability to analyse
propaganda messages.
Learning outcomes
Outcome symbols, e.g.:
K_W01*, K_U05, K_K03
A student:
Knows in detail methods of transferring information
K_W01
as an element of propaganda activities in the
Poeople’s Poland
Has an in-depth knowledge about the rules of
communication in the People’s Poland that used
symbols and artifacts
Has knowledge on mechanisms of influence of the
communist authorities in Poland on the public opinion
in order to persuade citizens to make certain political
decisions
Knows main propaganda campaigns resulting from
implementation of the political principles of the
People’s Republic of Poland
Has knowledge on the ways of manipulating ethnic
stereotypes in the People’s Poland
Knows the examples and mechanisms of using school
in the People’s Poland for political purposes
Can critically analyse propaganda messages of the
authorities of the People’s Poland, identifying their
particular goals from the point of view of the
propagandist and their place in the structure of
communication leading to the political reality desired
by the propagandist
Can identify concrete mechanisms and content
structures that carry persuasive goals in the
propaganda messages of the authorities of the
People’s Poland addressed to the Polish society
Can prepare theoretical analysis of particular
communication problems, also in comparative
perspective.
Can determine historical and political bases for
selection of topics of the communist propaganda in
Poland.
Can show the cause-result chains in chronological
perspective related to the permanent schemes of
communication between the authorities and society
in the People’s Poland.
Can compare propaganda of the People’s Poland with
propaganda messages of other countries and cultural
zones, considering the origins of differences.
Is aware of ambiguous character of cultural
communication.
Stresses the necessity of permanent and in-depth
learning of different cultures.
K_W02
K_W04
K_W05
K_W09
K_W11
K_U01
K_U02
K_U04
K_U07
K_U08
K_U09
K_K01
K_K03
14.
Content
Katyn – the foundation lie of the “People’s Poland”.
15.
16.
17.
18.
“July Manifesto” – propaganda in the first official document of the “People’s Poland”.
Towards the stalinization – propaganda campaigns in Poland from 1946 to 1948.
The system of propaganda and censorship in the People’s Poland.
Socialist realism in Poland.
The First of May as a propaganda event.
The role of school in the propaganda system.
Church in propaganda.
Black propaganda – March, 1968.
„Propaganda of success”.
Democratic opposition and „Solidarity” in propaganda.
Propaganda of the Martial law and its aftermath.
Recommended literature
A. Paczkowski. The Spring Will Be Ours. Poland and the Poles from Occupation to
Freedom. University Park 2003
Ways of earning credits for the completion of a course /particular component, methods
of assessing academic progress:
lecture: short written answers on the key question of each lecture, presented at the
beginning of the lecture
final essay – an analysis of a selected propaganda artifact from the People’s Poland
class:
laboratory:
seminar:
other:
K_W01 short answers, final essay
K_W02 short answers, final essay
K_W04 short answers
K_W05 short answers
K_W09 short answers
K_W11 short answers
K_U01 final essay
K_U02 final essay
K_U04 final essay
K_U07 short answers
K_U08 short answers
K_U09 final essay
K_K01 final essay
K_K03 final essay
Language of instruction
English
Student’s workload
Activity
Average number of hours
for the activity
Hours of instruction (as stipulated in study programme)
:
- lecture:
30
- classes:
- laboratory:
- other:
student’s own work, e.g.:
- preparation before class (lecture, etc.)
- research outcomes:
- reading set literature:
- writing course report:
- preparing for exam:
30
120
Hours
180
Number of ECTS
6