Psychology of Politics and Leadership Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021

Module name: Psychology of Politics and Leadership
Module code: PPL
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021
Semester: summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the course is to provide students with systematised knowledge of the psychology of politics with an emphasis on the main trends in the development of the discipline in the world, to acquaint students with the status of the psychology of politics as a sphere of social reality and as a scientific discipline, to acquaint students with the main contemporary theories concerning politics and psychology in their subject matter, to teach students to use a variety of studies in the psychology of politics.
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites.
Key reading:
(no information given)
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
He/she understands the need to deepen his knowledge, skills and competences in the psychological aspects of leadership. [PPL_K_1]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
Is able to use methods used in political psychology and interpret the results obtained. [PPL_U_1]
 MS_1_U06 [4/5]
With reference to psychological analysis, he/she is able to interpret and explain certain political phenomena and processes. [PPL_U_2]
 MS_1_U02 [4/5]
Has the linguistic competence to research in political psychology in a foreign language. [PPL_U_3]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
Knows basic theories and models of electorate behaviour with particular reference to psychological determinants. [PPL_W_1]
 MS_1_W12 [4/5] MS_1_W14 [5/5]
Understands the basic mechanisms for the emergence and functioning of political leadership and power. [PPL_W_2]
 MS_1_W05 [4/5] MS_1_W16 [4/5] MS_1_W17 [4/5] MS_1_W19 [4/5]
Is familiar with research methods and procedures used in political psychology. [PPL_W_3]
 MS_1_W10 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Exam [PPL_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 PPL_U_1 PPL_U_2 PPL_U_3 PPL_W_1 PPL_W_2 PPL_W_3
Credit [PPL_w_2]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 PPL_K_1 PPL_U_1 PPL_U_2 PPL_U_3 PPL_W_1 PPL_W_2 PPL_W_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [PPL_fs_1]
- expository method.
 15
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - preparation for the exam.
 20 Exam [PPL_w_1]
practical classes [PPL_fs_2]
Classes are conducted using the following methods: - moderated discussion, - explanatory description, - roundtable discussion, - the "brainstorming" method, - debates, - analysing and solving practical and theoretical problems.
 15
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - activity during classes, - preparation of oral presentations, - preparation for the completion of the course.
 25 Credit [PPL_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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