Political system of the Republic of Poland Field of study: Political Science
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023

Module name: Political system of the Republic of Poland
Module code: W3-PO-S1-SPRP
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The main objective of the module is to provide the student with knowledge, skills and competencies in the field of: 1) conducting system analysis, 2) identifying, describing and explaining the principles of functioning of the Polish political system, 3) analyzing phenomena and political processes in the Polish political system.
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]
The student is ready to participate in state and local government political life actively. [K01]
 PO_1_K01 [4/5] PO_1_K02 [5/5] PO_1_K03 [2/5] PO_1_K04 [4/5] PO_1_K05 [2/5]
The student is ready to critically assess the received content in the field of the process of political and legal changes in the Republic of Poland. [K02]
 PO_1_K04 [5/5]
The student is able to initiate and manage organizational activities in the public sphere. [U01]
 PO_1_U01 [4/5] PO_1_U02 [1/5] PO_1_U03 [4/5] PO_1_U05 [4/5]
The student uses the knowledge of the political mechanisms of the Republic of Poland to interpret the phenomena and processes taking place in the political life of the country. [U02]
 PO_1_U01 [5/5]
The student knows and understands the complexity of the phenomena and processes taking place in the Polish political system. [W01]
 PO_1_W01 [4/5] PO_1_W02 [2/5] PO_1_W04 [5/5] PO_1_W05 [2/5]
The student has knowledge of political processes and legal and social structures in contemporary Poland. [W02]
 PO_1_W01 [4/5] PO_1_W02 [3/5] PO_1_W04 [5/5]
The student knows and understands the terminology of Polish constitutional law. [W03]
 PO_1_W02 [4/5] PO_1_W05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [SPRP_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam K01 U01 W01 W02 W03
practical classes [SPRP_2] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
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)
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.
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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