Politcal Systems of the EU States and the USA Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022

Module name: Politcal Systems of the EU States and the USA
Module code: PSEUUSA
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The goal of the module is to acquaint students with the basic principles of functioning of selected political systems in the legal and political system view, to discuss the systemic position of organs and institutions constituting the political system (the form of government, the form of state), and to present differences in functioning of state supreme organs in particular political systems. Upon completion of the module, students will be expected to recognise types of political systems, analyse the structure and operation of individual political institutions, and anticipate the consequences of changes taking place in the political arena. In the course of module realization special attention will be paid to dynamics of functioning of contemporary political systems.
Prerequisites:
The student should know basic political science terms in the field of the functioning of the state and the political system as well as the science of law. Besides, they should have a general knowledge of the history of Europe and the USA and be interested in current political, social and economic events which have an impact on the functioning of the discussed countries.
Key reading:
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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]
Recognises and accepts different points of view determined by different political, social, normative backgrounds. [PSEUUSA_K_1]
 MS_1_K06 [3/5]
He/she can consciously participate in public life and is aware of the necessity to complement knowledge and broaden skills. [PSEUUSA_K_2]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
He/she is able, with reference to political analysis, to explain relations between supreme authorities in selected countries. [PSEUUSA_U_1]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5] MS_1_K06 [3/5]
He/she can present and evaluate changes in the structures of political systems. [PSEUUSA_U_2]
 MS_1_U04 [4/5] MS_1_U06 [3/5] MS_1_U07 [4/5]
He/she is able to compare political systems. [PSEUUSA_U_3]
 MS_1_U07 [3/5]
He accurately predicts the directions of transformations of state structures resulting from megatrends (integration, globalisation) and critically assesses the dynamics of changes in political systems. [PSEUUSA_U_4]
 MS_1_U07 [3/5]
He/she has the linguistic competence to conduct research on political systems in a foreign language. [PSEUUSA_U_5]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
He/she defines and classifies the basic elements constituting the political system and knows the normative basis of the functioning of supreme authorities in selected EU and US states. [PSEUUSA_W_1]
 MS_1_W02 [3/5] MS_1_W05 [4/5]
He/she knows the basic trends of political and social processes in historical and contemporary aspect in the EU countries and USA. [PSEUUSA_W_2]
 MS_1_W04 [3/5] MS_1_W07 [3/5]
The student learns the specifics of political competition at the electoral, parliamentary and cabinet level. [PSEUUSA_W_3]
 MS_1_W03 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Exam [PSEUUSA_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 PSEUUSA_U_1 PSEUUSA_U_2 PSEUUSA_U_3 PSEUUSA_U_4 PSEUUSA_U_5 PSEUUSA_W_1 PSEUUSA_W_2 PSEUUSA_W_3
Credit [PSEUUSA_w_2]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 PSEUUSA_K_1 PSEUUSA_K_2 PSEUUSA_U_1 PSEUUSA_U_2 PSEUUSA_U_3 PSEUUSA_U_4 PSEUUSA_U_5 PSEUUSA_W_1 PSEUUSA_W_2 PSEUUSA_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 [PSEUUSA_fs_1]
- expository method
 30
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - preparation for the exam.
 35 Exam [PSEUUSA_w_1]
practical classes [PSEUUSA_fs_2]
- 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.
 20 Credit [PSEUUSA_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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