Psychology of Politics and Leadership Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: Psychology of Politics and Leadership
Module code: W3-MS-S1-PP
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
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 purpose of the module is to provide student persons with a structured knowledge of political psychology, emphasizing the main trends in the development of the discipline in the world and to familiarize them with the status of political psychology as a sphere of social reality and as a scientific discipline. Students will also become acquainted with the main theories on the psychology of political leadership, as well as issues of uncertainty, ethics in political leadership and leadership in international relations.
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 understands the need to deepen his knowledge, skills and competence in the psychological aspects of leadership. [PP_K01]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
The student is aware of the impact of psychological factors on international relations and diplomacy. [PP_K02]
 MS_1_K04 [2/5]
The student is able to use the methods applied in political psychology to interpret political phenomena and processes from a psychological point of view, has the ability to present the results of his research in a clear and understandable manner. [PP_U01]
 MS_1_U01 [3/5] MS_1_U02 [3/5] MS_1_U05 [4/5]
The student recognizes and is able to analyze the elements that promote effective leadership and limit the effectiveness of leadership, and has the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of various models of political leadership. [PP_U02]
 MS_1_U01 [3/5] MS_1_U02 [3/5] MS_1_U03 [3/5]
The student knows and understands to an advanced degree the theories and models of the behavior of the electorate with particular attention to psychological conditions. [PP_W01]
 MS_1_W01 [3/5] MS_1_W04 [2/5] MS_1_W05 [3/5]
The student has knowledge of the psychological mechanisms used in politics. [PP_W02]
 MS_1_W04 [3/5] MS_1_W09 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W3-MS-S1-PP_C] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09]  		course work PP_K01 PP_U01 PP_U02
lecture [W3-MS-S1-PP_W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Lecture-speech [a04] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		course work PP_K02 PP_W01 PP_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
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
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
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.
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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