European Union Law Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2024

Module name: European Union Law
Module code: W3-MS-S2-EUL
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
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 familiarize students with the principles of European Union law. Students will learn about the sources of EU law, EU institutions and bodies, as well as the impact of EU law on the legal systems of member states. Knowledge of the main legal acts related to the functioning of the European Union will also be provided.
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 for professional work in institutions related to the European Union with an awareness of the responsibility for representing the state's interests. [EUL_K01]
 MS_2_K01 [2/5] MS_2_K02 [4/5] MS_2_K03 [3/5]
The student is able to interpret European Union law and understands the impact of EU law on Polish law. [EUL_U01]
 MS_2_U02 [3/5] MS_2_U06 [2/5]
The student forms opinions on EU law drawing from various legal sources, using specialized terminology in a foreign language. [EUL_U02]
 MS_2_U01 [3/5] MS_2_U05 [4/5]
The student has an in-depth knowledge of European Union law and its role in the legal system of the RP. [EUL_W01]
 MS_2_W04 [4/5]
The student knows specialized terminology in the field of European Union law, uses it in spoken and written foreign language. [EUL_W02]
 MS_2_W09 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W3-MS-S2-EUL_W] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam EUL_K01 EUL_U01 EUL_U02 EUL_W01 EUL_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)
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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