Innovative thinking Field of study: Political Science
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023

Module name: Innovative thinking
Module code: W3-PO-S1-MI
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
To introduce students to the basic issues related to social, technological and organizational innovations. Examples and possibilities of their applications. An integral part of the occupation is the indication of ways to undertake innovative activities.
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]
Student is prepared to actively participate in public life, including in teams that pursue social, political and civic goals [K01]
 PO_1_K01 [1/5] PO_1_K03 [1/5] PO_1_K04 [2/5]
Using knowledge in the field of political science and methods of innovative thinking, he is ready to evaluate the received content critically. [K02]
 PO_1_K01 [3/5] PO_1_K02 [2/5] PO_1_K03 [1/5] PO_1_K04 [1/5]
The student can plan and organize teamwork using techniques to stimulate creativity and creative problem-solving. [U01]
 PO_1_U01 [3/5] PO_1_U02 [2/5] PO_1_U05 [5/5]
Students have the ability to analyze and explain the mechanisms of human functioning in various social structures; they are able to analyze and interpret the mechanisms of functioning of local communities and social and political organizations [U02]
 PO_1_U01 [3/5] PO_1_U02 [2/5] PO_1_U03 [1/5]
The student knows and understands the challenges arising from the fact that innovative thinking is a "competence of the future". [W01]
 PO_1_W03 [4/5] PO_1_W05 [2/5]
The student knows and understands innovative thinking styles and their relationship with the effectiveness of the actions taken. [W02]
 PO_1_W01 [3/5] PO_1_W02 [1/5] PO_1_W03 [2/5]
The student is aware of the legal and ethical dilemmas that innovations raise.§ [W03]
 PO_1_W03 [1/5] PO_1_W04 [2/5] PO_1_W06 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [MI_1] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
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
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.
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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