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

Module name: Public Diplomacy - research project
Module code: W3-MS-S1-PDRP
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to analyze the diplomatic activities that states conduct abroad. Students will learn about the practical use of tools and strategies that states use to build a positive image in the international arena. Classes are conducted using the workshop method. Student persons, working in groups, prepare concepts for an event promoting selected elements of Polish culture or science abroad. Divided into groups, students prepare the concept of the event (along with its budget) during the semester and present it in class according to the established schedule.
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 ready to take effective and informed action in the field of public diplomacy and is aware of the need to be guided by ethical principles in his actions. [PDRP_K01]
 MS_1_K02 [3/5] MS_1_K04 [4/5]
The student is aware of the need to deepen his knowledge in the field of public diplomacy and is ready to consult experts during tasks that he cannot complete on his own. [PDRP_K02]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
The student can independently or in a team creatively plan and present a project for a cultural event to promote the selected country abroad, and can conduct an evaluation of his project. [PDRP_U01]
 MS_1_U05 [3/5] MS_1_U07 [4/5] MS_1_U09 [4/5]
The student is able to work effectively in a team, including an international one, acting as a member or leader in it, showing openness and respect for cultural and worldview differences. [PDRP_U02]
 MS_1_U03 [3/5] MS_1_U04 [3/5] MS_1_U09 [4/5]
Thanks to the knowledge about the Soft Power concept, the student is able to creatively plan and implement a cultural event promoting Poland abroad. S/he can do this as part of teamwork, and also as a leader. [PDRP_U03]
 MS_1_U04 [4/5]
The student knows and understands key terms and concepts related to public diplomacy and uses them in a foreign language. [PDRP_W01]
 MS_1_W03 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [W3-MS-S1-PDRP_Wr] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work PDRP_K01 PDRP_K02 PDRP_U01 PDRP_U02 PDRP_U03 PDRP_W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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)
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
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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