Digital Competences, E-politics and Information Technologies Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021

Module name: Digital Competences, E-politics and Information Technologies
Module code: DC
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021
Semester: summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The aim of the module is to acquire knowledge of modern trends in political communication, as well as the skills to use the tools that are employed in new media. Students also acquire knowledge, skills and competences in information technology. As part of the module, the student will learn the mechanisms of political presence in cyberspace.
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]
Understands the importance of political presence in cyberspace. [DC_K_1]
 MS_1_K02 [3/5]
He/she is aware of the importance of the risks associated with cyber space in relation to the presence of public institutions in new media. [DC_K_2]
 MS_1_K05 [3/5]
Is able to use theories of political e-marketing. [DC_U_1]
 MS_1_U04 [3/5]
He/she has a good command of new media tools used in politics and is able to interpret political life on their basis. [DC_U_2]
 MS_1_U04 [3/5] MS_1_K02 [3/5] MS_1_K05 [3/5]
Can search for the information needed and assess its reliability. [DC_U_3]
 MS_1_U01 [3/5] MS_1_U06 [3/5]
Has the linguistic competence to use digital competences in the field of politics in a foreign language. [DC_U_4]
 MS_1_U08 [3/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
Is familiar with trends in political communication within the new media. [DC_W_1]
 MS_1_W02 [3/5]
Is familiar with IT tools used in political communication. [DC_W_2]
 MS_1_W04 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Credit [DC_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 DC_K_1 DC_K_2 DC_U_1 DC_U_2 DC_U_3 DC_U_4 DC_W_1 DC_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
laboratory classes [DC_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.
 20 Credit [DC_w_1]
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)