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

Module name: Political Sociology
Module code: PS
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021
Semester: winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The main aim of the module is to introduce students to the sociology of politics, in particular to selected sociological concepts and methods, also applicable within political science. The scope of the module focuses on selected sociological concepts used to explain political phenomena and activities in social life, as well as on application of sociological methods in political science research.
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 understands the need to constantly deepen his knowledge, being aware of the dynamics of phenomena occurring in the modern world. [PS_K_1]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
Can work in a group taking on different roles. [PS_K_2]
 MS_1_K03 [4/5]
He/she is able to analyse processes and phenomena influencing political behaviour in national and international dimensions. [PS_U_1]
 MS_1_U12 [4/5]
On the basis of elementary categories from the field of political sociology he/she is able to comment on political events in Poland and in the world. [PS_U_2]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5]
Has the ability to express his/her opinions and comments on current political events in a foreign language. [PS_U_3]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
He/she has a structured knowledge of selected sociological concepts and methods, also applied within political science. [PS_W_1]
 MS_1_W02 [3/5] MS_1_W14 [4/5] MS_1_W18 [3/5]
Knows and understands the basic relationship between political science and the sociology of politics. [PS_W_2]
 MS_1_W02 [3/5] MS_1_W12 [3/5] MS_1_W14 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Credit [PS_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 PS_K_1 PS_K_2 PS_U_1 PS_U_2 PS_U_3 PS_W_1 PS_W_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
discussion classes [PS_fs_1]
Classes are conducted using the following methods: - moderated discussion, - explanatory description, - roundtable discussion, - the "brainstorming" method, - debates, - analysing and solving practical and theoretical problems.
 30
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.
 45 Credit [PS_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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