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

Module name: Public Administration
Module code: W3-MS-S1-AP
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The main objective of the module is to familiarize students with the principles of public administration in a democratic state. In the course of the program, the persons studying will become familiar with both the mechanisms of operation of public administration bodies, which come from elections or political appointments, and the entities that constitute the professional administrative apparatus of the state.
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 prepared to play the crucial role of responsible worker in the administrative organs of the public administration and knows the basic principles of work in administrative institutions. [AP_K01]
 MS_1_K02 [4/5] MS_1_K03 [4/5] MS_1_K05 [3/5]
The student is aware of the need for continuous training and acquisition of new skills. [AP_K02]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5] MS_1_K04 [4/5]
The student can use his knowledge to correctly analyze, interpret and solve the phenomena occurring in the sphere of public administration. [AP_U01]
 MS_1_U02 [4/5] MS_1_U03 [3/5] MS_1_U04 [4/5]
The student has advanced knowledge of government and local government structures in a democratic state. He knows the methods of their formation and the hiring/appointment of officials. [AP_W01]
 MS_1_W04 [4/5] MS_1_W05 [4/5]
The student knows and understands the importance of public administration bodies for the effective operation of diplomacy in a democratic state. [AP_W02]
 MS_1_W04 [3/5] MS_1_W05 [3/5] MS_1_W09 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W3-MS-S1-AP_C] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work AP_K01 AP_K02 AP_U01 AP_W01 AP_W02
lecture [W3-MS-S1-AP_W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam AP_K01 AP_K02 AP_U01 AP_W01 AP_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
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
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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