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

Module name: Public International Law
Module code: W3-MS-S1-PIL
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarise students with the fundamentals of modern public international law. The learning content of the module includes: evolution of public international law, structure and activities of international organisations, the role of public international law in international relations, the concept of sources of public international law, issues related to subjects of public international law and their legal responsibility, basic issues related to human rights and mechanisms for monitoring implementation and observance of human rights.
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 able to critically assess the extent of their knowledge and identify areas in which they need to develop their knowledge and competence or to seek expert advice. [PIL_K01]
 MS_1_K01 [3/5]
The student is able to interpret the political and legal aspects of phenomena on the international level. [PIL_U01]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5]
The student is able, based on their theoretical knowledge in the field of international law, to critically present their position and to refer to other views. [PIL_U02]
 MS_1_U03 [2/5]
The student knows and understands to an advanced degree the legal aspects of international relations and political life. [PIL_W01]
 MS_1_W02 [3/5]
The student has advanced knowledge of international organisations and their impact on diplomacy. [PIL_W02]
 MS_1_W04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W3-MS-S1-PIL_C] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Practice-as-research [e08] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work PIL_K01 PIL_U01 PIL_U02
lecture [W3-MS-S1-PIL_W] 15 Lecture-discussion [b02]  exam PIL_W01 PIL_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
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
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