Local government Field of study: Political Science
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023

Module name: Local government
Module code: W3-PO-S1-ST
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is for students to learn the issues related to the functioning of local government in Poland (history, concept, principles, theoretical and legal basis, tasks), its place in public administration, the organizational structure of local government units - municipality, county, region, the method of selecting members of bodies of these units, forms of direct democracy, principles of financial management, forms of cooperation of local government units. Based on the comparative method, issues relating to the functioning of local government in selected European countries will be discussed. As part of the module, the student learns the structure, tasks and principles of operation of local government units in Poland and selected European countries.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
They are prepared for active and conscious participation in public life at the level of local and regional communities. [K01]
 PO_1_K02 [5/5] PO_1_K03 [5/5]
Using his knowledge, he can carry out a critical analysis of the effectiveness of local government in the implementation of particular types of tasks. [U01]
 PO_1_U01 [5/5]
Knows and understands the role of local government in implementing public tasks in various political models to an advanced degree. [W01]
 PO_1_W01 [3/5] PO_1_W04 [3/5]
He knows the structures of local government units, their tasks, and their role in modern countries. [W02]
 PO_1_W04 [2/5]
Has advanced knowledge of local government units and theories explaining their origins. [W03]
 PO_1_W01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [ST_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W01 W02 W03
practical classes [ST_2] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09]  		course work K01 U01 W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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