Critical thinking and political rhetoric Field of study: Political Science
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023

Module name: Critical thinking and political rhetoric
Module code: W3-PO-S1-MKRP
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Critical thinking and political rhetoric will focus on the philosophical methods of human cognitive abilities and their expression through language. A synthetic review of epistemological and cognitive psychology concepts will allow the student to understand better the relationship between the human mind (subject) and the world (matter). The emergence of theoretical concepts, their crystallization, and their subsequent use to get to know the social world will enable the course participants to acquire essential competencies in the use of critical tools of thinking, which serve to study social reality in a narrower political scope. It is also important to master basic language techniques, in general, to understand the specifics of language for conceptualizing thinking about politics along with its practical implementation through political rhetoric. In conclusion, the participant of the course Critical Thinking and Political Rhetoric will acquire a basic set of skills for analyzing social (political) reality together with the ability to articulate them in the political language (rhetoric).
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 characterized by a critical approach to the possessed knowledge and content from various sources (internet resources, media messages and others). [K01]
 PO_1_K04 [5/5]
The student can independently analyze complex social phenomena, using their knowledge, in order to make an accurate diagnosis of political processes. [U01]
 PO_1_U01 [3/5] PO_1_U03 [3/5]
The student can make an advanced analysis of political processes by selecting appropriate research methods and techniques and communicate the effects of these processes to various groups of recipients using professional political science terminology. [U02]
 PO_1_U02 [4/5]
The student knows and understands critical tools derived from the philosophical tradition of epistemology, as well as cognitive psychology, to an advanced degree. [W01]
 PO_1_W02 [4/5] PO_1_W05 [3/5]
The student has advanced knowledge in the field of logical argumentation, analysis and synthesis of phenomena constituting the fundamental dilemmas of contemporary politics. [W02]
 PO_1_W03 [4/5] PO_1_W04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [MKRP_1] 30 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 U01 U02 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
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
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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