Civilization and cultural threats in international relations Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2024

Module name: Civilization and cultural threats in international relations
Module code: W3-MS-S2-ZCK
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize students with the most important problems and challenges in contemporary international relations, caused by civilizational and cultural changes in the context of globalization. The knowledge provided will allow a better understanding of the threats occurring in the international environment and affecting foreign policy and diplomacy.
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 aware of the ongoing civilizational and cultural changes and understands the need to supplement his knowledge in this area. [ZCK_K01]
 MS_2_K04 [4/5]
The student is able to critically analyze international conflicts on cultural grounds obtaining information from various sources and knows how to distinguish fake news and propaganda from reliable information. [ZCK_U01]
 MS_2_U02 [3/5] MS_2_U04 [3/5]
The student can use knowledge to seek solutions to the selected problems of civilization and culture in contemporary international relations, individually or in a team. [ZCK_U02]
 MS_2_U04 [3/5] MS_2_U06 [4/5]
The student is able to use knowledge about civilization and cultural threats in professional work. [ZCK_U03]
 MS_2_U09 [3/5]
The student has an in-depth knowledge of the most important civilization and cultural threats in contemporary international relations, understands their complexity and their causes and consequences. [ZCK_W01]
 MS_2_W01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [K_ZCK] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work ZCK_K01 ZCK_U01 ZCK_U02 ZCK_U03 ZCK_W01
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
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
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
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)
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