Human rights in public administration Field of study: Administration
Programme code: W5-S2AD19.2024

Module name: Human rights in public administration
Module code: pcap_a2_04
Programme code: W5-S2AD19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with the role of public administration and local government in the protection of human and civil rights. It is assumed that after the PCwA course the student should be able to navigate the national, European and international space in the field of human rights. He/she should understand the importance of the principles of administrative law in upholding human rights, in particular the principles of democratic rule of law, decentralization, subsidiarity, proportionality and sustainable development. He/she should also be able to evaluate legislative initiatives and administrative decisions in the context of respect for human rights, especially of vulnerable groups. The subject provides information on international human rights standards and human rights protection mechanisms.
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]
is willing to participate actively in social and political life, guided by the principle of respect for human rights [K01]
 K_K05 [3/5] K_K06 [4/5]
is able to identify and evaluate the phenomena of human rights violations, and effectively and lawfully demand their respect [U01]
 K_U01 [3/5] K_U02 [3/5]
has the ability to solve professional dilemmas and manage human resources with respect for human rights and applies the principle of non-discrimination and equality in practice [U02]
 K_U07 [4/5]
knows the sources of human rights and has an expanded knowledge of domestic and international sources of human rights, with particular emphasis on the most important international conventions [W01]
 K_W08 [3/5]
knows the institutions and mechanisms of national, European and international protection of human rights [W02]
 K_W05 [3/5]
is familiar with issues related to the right to good administration, public participation and deliberation from the perspective of national (with particular emphasis on administrative law and administrative procedure), European and international law [W03]
 K_W01 [2/5] K_W07 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W01 W02 W03
practical classes [02] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W03
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)
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.
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
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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