Sociology of politics Field of study: Political and Public Counselling
Programme code: W3-S1DP19.2023

Module name: Sociology of politics
Module code: W3-DP-S1-SP
Programme code: W3-S1DP19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module is dedicated to knowledge about the sociological aspects of politics. Its aim is to enable students to acquire the skills to analyze the social mechanisms of political life and perceive and explain political phenomena in a broad social and cultural context.
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 able to critically and independently supplement knowledge and skills. [K01]
 DP_1_K01 [3/5] DP_1_K04 [4/5]
The student is prepared for active and conscious participation in political life. [K02]
 DP_1_K02 [4/5] DP_1_K03 [3/5]
The student is prepared for active participation in the life of civil society in all its manifestations. [K03]
 DP_1_K03 [4/5]
The student is able to describe and interpret political life from the perspective of different theoretical and doctrinal approaches. [U01]
 DP_1_U01 [3/5]
Using the acquired theoretical categories, the student is able to analyze political phenomena and social processes. [U02]
 DP_1_U01 [3/5] DP_1_U02 [3/5]
The student recognizes political conflicts and identifies the risks of their occurrence. [U03]
 DP_1_U01 [3/5]
The student knows and understands the advanced mechanisms of political power functioning. [W01]
 DP_1_W02 [4/5] DP_1_W03 [3/5] DP_1_W04 [3/5]
The student is familiar with advanced models and approaches to politics. [W02]
 DP_1_W02 [4/5] DP_1_W03 [3/5] DP_1_W04 [3/5]
The student has knowledge about the state as the fundamental subject of political life. [W03]
 DP_1_W02 [4/5] DP_1_W03 [3/5] DP_1_W04 [3/5]
The student is familiar with the mechanisms of political participation [W04]
 DP_1_W02 [4/5] DP_1_W03 [3/5] DP_1_W04 [3/5]
The student has knowledge about political movements and political elites [W05]
 DP_1_W02 [4/5] DP_1_W03 [3/5] DP_1_W04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [SP_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		exam K01 K02 K03 U01 U02 U03 W01 W02 W03 W04 W05
practical classes [SP_2] 30 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Video show [c02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 K02 K03 U01 U02 U03 W01 W02 W03 W04 W05
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
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
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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