Human capital development policy Field of study: Political Science
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023

Module name: Human capital development policy
Module code: W3-PO-S1-PRKL
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the course, theoretical concepts of social, human and health capital will be discussed, and critical theories that describe the definitions, sources and components of these concepts will be presented. Emphasis will also be placed on measuring human, social and health capital, which enables a multidimensional characterization of these resources. The module aims to provide students with the knowledge and tools needed for the process of analysis and assessment of human, social and health capital in the context of political science sub-disciplines, such as education policy, health policy or development policy. This will give students an advanced understanding of how these types of capital affect individuals and communities and how they can be developed.
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]
Is ready to take a reflective and critical look at the state of human, social and health capital, investigating, independently and with the help of experts, the causes and consequences of this state. [K01]
 PO_1_K01 [4/5] PO_1_K03 [4/5]
Using their knowledge, in particular the ability to use databases, can make a multidimensional characterization of human, social and health capital resources [U01]
 PO_1_U01 [3/5]
is aware of the scope of his knowledge and understands the need for continuous education and development by the Lifelong Learning concept [U02]
 PO_1_U01 [2/5] PO_1_U06 [4/5]
The student knows the complex categories of human, social and health capital and understands the explanatory theories and research attitudes to an advanced degree, particularly emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of these concepts. [W01]
 PO_1_W02 [4/5] PO_1_W04 [4/5]
knows and understands advanced methods of measuring human, social and health capital resources [W02]
 PO_1_W05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [PRKL_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02]  		exam U01 U02 W01 W02
practical classes [PRKL_2] 30 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 W01 W02
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
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
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
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
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Publication of a work/presentation of an activity, also beyond the walls of the University [e02] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities carried out to disseminate (out of class) the effects of scholarly research, artistic, creative, project, construction, experimental work, etc., in the form of a classic presentation, exhibition, concert, projection, poster presentation, media mediated publication, in the digital form and as part of other activities; dissemination using various forms and tools
Participation in non-obligatory teaching, research or organizational grants intensifying the achievement of the assumed learning outcomes [e03] Activities complementary to the classes
research, artistic, social and other activities not indicated in the curriculum, undertaken on the student’s own initiative as a way of supplementing, enriching or extending the content and activities indicated in the module curriculum, intensifying the achievement of learning outcomes
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