Conflict and crisis management Field of study: Political and Public Counselling
Programme code: W3-S1DP19.2023

Module name: Conflict and crisis management
Module code: W3-DP-S1-ZKK
Programme code: W3-S1DP19.2023
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to familiarize students with selected theoretical issues related to conflict and crisis management in various organizations, including political organizations. The theoretical knowledge transferred is to be translated into a practical dimension so that students can apply different behaviour strategies in conflict situations and manage a crisis professionally.
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 correctly identifies and resolves dilemmas related to the profession of a political adviser, especially in conflict situations. [K_1]
DP_1_K01 [2/5] DP_1_K02 [3/5] DP_1_K03 [4/5]
The student can use the acquired knowledge in a conflict situation and, as a political advisor, can propose good ways of behaving, planning the right strategy and choosing the right tactics. [U_1]
DP_1_U01 [4/5] DP_1_U02 [5/5] DP_1_U03 [3/5] DP_1_U05 [2/5]
The student can understand and analyze conflict/crises, extended by the ability to theoretically deepen the assessment of these phenomena in selected areas of the organization. [U_2]
DP_1_U01 [5/5] DP_1_U02 [4/5] DP_1_U04 [1/5] DP_1_U05 [2/5]
The student has in-depth knowledge of the genesis, essence, types and phases of conflicts and the regularities between them and knows the methods and tools for managing them. [W_1]
DP_1_W01 [4/5] DP_1_W02 [4/5] DP_1_W03 [2/5] DP_1_W04 [3/5]
The student knows in depth the selected methods and tools of description, the role of the manager / political advisor in the management system of public organizations and other political entities, and identifying specific regularities in this area. [W_2]
DP_1_W01 [1/5] DP_1_W02 [2/5] DP_1_W04 [3/5] DP_1_W05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [ZKK_1] 15 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
course work K_1 U_1 U_2 W_1 W_2
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
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
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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