Political systems of Central and Eastern European states Field of study: Political Science
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023

Module name: Political systems of Central and Eastern European states
Module code: W3-PO-S1-SPPESW
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to give students the knowledge of the Central and Eastern European political systems and the regime conditions that influence the actions taken by the public authorities in this region. The module enables the students to recognize and analyze the specific elements of contemporary political systems of Central and Eastern European countries as well as understanding the XXth century evolution of political and constitutional systems in this region.
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 can analyze and demonstrate the right and wrong aspects of the regimes and political systems of the countries of the region in relation to democracy. [K01]
 PO_1_K04 [4/5]
The student based on their knowledge can explain possible scenarios of political developments in the functioning of political systems of Central and Eastern European countries. [U01]
 PO_1_U01 [3/5]
The student can use the acquired knowledge to present attempts to solve the fundamental political problems of Central and Eastern European countries. [U02]
 PO_1_U01 [4/5]
Student can explain the legal, including constitutional, conditions of the contemporary political systems of the Central and Eastern Europe and knows the historical (XXth) century premises which affected the systems. [W01]
 PO_1_W02 [4/5]
The student knows and understands the political mechanisms occurring in the sphere of international relations in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe to an advanced degree. [W02]
 PO_1_W02 [4/5] PO_1_W03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [SPPE_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam U01 U02 W01 W02
practical classes [SPPE_2] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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