Introduction to Economics Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: Introduction to Economics
Module code: W3-MS-S1-WE
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the understanding of the economic reality that surrounds us, which is the market economy. After completing the module, the student should have the knowledge to understand the mechanism of market price formation and possible disruptions to this process. It is important to understand the role of the consumer and producer in this process.
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 aware of various possibilities of shaping economic processes. [WE_K01]
 MS_1_K02 [2/5]
The student can explain what underlies the functioning of the market mechanism. [WE_U01]
 MS_1_U01 [2/5]
The student is able to assess the complexity of the market environment from a microeconomic perspective. [WE_U02]
 MS_1_U01 [1/5]
The student can explain the basic differences between a market economy and a planned economy. [WE_U03]
 MS_1_U01 [2/5] MS_1_U02 [1/5]
The student knows and understands the complexity of the market mechanism and possible disruptions in its functioning. [WE_W01]
 MS_1_W02 [3/5] MS_1_W09 [3/5]
The student knows and understands the economic principles underlying the formation of market proces. [WE_W02]
 MS_1_W02 [2/5] MS_1_W06 [2/5] MS_1_W09 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W3-MS-S1-WE_C] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work WE_K01 WE_U01 WE_U02 WE_U03 WE_W01 WE_W02
lecture [W3-MS-S1-WE_W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Video show [c02] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02]  		course work WE_K01 WE_U02 WE_W01 WE_W02
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
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
Publication of a work/presentation of an activity, also beyond the walls of the University [e02] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities carried out to disseminate (out of class) the effects of scholarly research, artistic, creative, project, construction, experimental work, etc., in the form of a classic presentation, exhibition, concert, projection, poster presentation, media mediated publication, in the digital form and as part of other activities; dissemination using various forms and tools
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