Contemporary political affairs Field of study: Political and Public Counselling
Programme code: W3-S1DP19.2023

Module name: Contemporary political affairs
Module code: W3-DP-S1-CPA
Programme code: W3-S1DP19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to present and analyze current political problems concerning domestic and/or international politics. Because the subject scope is determined by recent events in Poland and the world, it is impossible to indicate its complex subject matter precisely; therefore, only its general framework is demonstrated. Each time the lecturer stated in the syllabus description will specify the subject of the lecture. The module is dedicated to visiting professors teaching in the field of study. Full-time and part-time university employees can also conduct the module.
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]
Can explain, using specialized terminology, political phenomena and events concerning selected events in the field of national and/or international politics [U01]
 DP_1_U03 [2/5]
Has advanced knowledge of facts and theories to explain current political events [W01]
 DP_1_W01 [4/5] DP_1_W02 [3/5] DP_1_W03 [2/5] DP_1_W04 [2/5]
The student knows the complex relationships occurring in political life phenomena, both in terms of local, regional, national and international politics. [W02]
 DP_1_W01 [4/5] DP_1_W02 [4/5] DP_1_W04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [CPA_1] 30 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		exam U01 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.
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
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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