The European Union’s Institutions and Bodies Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: The European Union’s Institutions and Bodies
Module code: W3-MS-S1-EUIB
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to familiarize students with the institutional structure of the European Union and the rules of operation, structure, and mode of appointment of EU institutions and bodies. Students also acquire knowledge of the competencies of EU institutions and selected EU agencies. They also learn about the European Union's decision-making process and institutions' influence on the shape of EU policy.
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 work in international organizations and institutions, especially European, and is aware of the need to acquire new knowledge and deepen it. [EUIB_K01]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5] MS_1_K03 [3/5]
The student has language skills, including the terminology of European law, in accordance with the requirements specified for level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. [EUIB_U01]
 MS_1_U07 [4/5] MS_1_U08 [4/5]
The student is able to critically analyze and formulate his own arguments about the functioning of EU institutions and agencies and the contemporary institutional challenges of the EU. They are able to present them in written and oral form in a foreign language. [EUIB_U02]
 MS_1_U01 [4/5] MS_1_U03 [3/5] MS_1_U07 [4/5] MS_1_U08 [4/5]
The student knows and understands the structure and competences of the main institutions and agencies of the European Union. [EUIB_W01]
 MS_1_W04 [4/5] MS_1_W05 [4/5]
The student knows and understands the terminology of the legal system of the European Union, and applies it also in a foreign language. [EUIB_W02]
 MS_1_W03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W3-MS-S1-EUIB_C] 30 Description [a03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work EUIB_K01 EUIB_U01 EUIB_U02 EUIB_W01 EUIB_W02
lecture [W3-MS-S1-EUIB_W] 15 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam EUIB_K01 EUIB_U01 EUIB_U02 EUIB_W01 EUIB_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
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.
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.
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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