European Integration Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: European Integration
Module code: W3-MS-S1-EI
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to give students the basic knowledge of concepts of international integration, its theories and forms; the most important structures and history of integration in Europe after World War II, the structure, institutions, and sources of European Union law.
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 knows the role of a European citizen and are ready to take initiatives and actions related to European integration. [EI_K01]
 MS_1_K02 [4/5] MS_1_K03 [4/5]
The student makes a critical assessment of his knowledge in the field of European integration and is aware of the need to deepen it constantly. [EI_K02]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
The student can explain the evolution of the legal nature, structure, and specificity of the European Union. [EI_U01]
 MS_1_U01 [4/5] MS_1_U03 [3/5] MS_1_U04 [3/5]
The student can describe and explain the functioning of the institutional system of the European Union and has basic knowledge about the sources of law in the EU. [EI_U02]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5] MS_1_U03 [3/5] MS_1_U08 [4/5]
The student knows the concepts of international integration, its theories, and concepts and also knows the genesis of the process of Western European integration after World War II and understands the stages of European integration and the most critical structures. [EI_W01]
 MS_1_W02 [3/5] MS_1_W04 [4/5] MS_1_W05 [3/5]
The student knows the fundamental treaties that shaped the process of European integration and understands EU decision-making processes and the relationship between EU law and national law. [EI_W02]
 MS_1_W02 [4/5] MS_1_W04 [4/5] MS_1_W05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W3-MS-S1-EI_C] 30 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work EI_K01 EI_K02 EI_U01 EI_U02 EI_W01 EI_W02
lecture [W3-MS-S1-EI_W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam EI_K02 EI_U01 EI_U02 EI_W01 EI_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
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
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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