Polish foreign policy Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2024

Module name: Polish foreign policy
Module code: W3-MS-S2-PPZ
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 main objective of the module is to familiarize students with the main principles of Polish foreign policy after 1989. Student subjects will learn about the historical background of foreign policy and its main goals and priorities. The module also aims to develop students' ability to analyze the challenges and opportunities concerning Polish foreign policy critically. This competency is essential for those seeking future employment in Polish civil service and foreign service units.
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, in connection with the process of evolution of Polish foreign policy, is aware of the need to expand his knowledge and consult with experts constantly. [PPZ_K01]
 MS_2_K04 [3/5]
The student is able to indicate the causal relationships determining Polish foreign policy after 1989. [PPZ_U01]
 MS_2_U01 [4/5]
The student has the ability to critically analyze current political events in the international context, is able to present his opinion and develop possible scenarios for the development of Polish foreign policy. [PPZ_U02]
 MS_2_U01 [4/5] MS_2_U11 [3/5]
potrafi krytycznie analizować informacje dotyczące polskiej polityki zagranicznej pochodzące z różnych źródeł i oceniać wiarygodność danych [PPZ_U03]
 MS_2_U05 [3/5] MS_2_U06 [2/5]
The student has an in-depth knowledge of Polish foreign policy after 1989, understands the historical conditions of Polish foreign policy and knows its main actors. [PPZ_W01]
 MS_2_W08 [4/5]
The student knows and understands the basic goals, priorities, instruments, challenges and opportunities of Polish foreign policy. [PPZ_W02]
 MS_2_W02 [3/5] MS_2_W03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W3-MS-S2_PPZ_K] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work PPZ_K01 PPZ_U01 PPZ_U02 PPZ_U03 PPZ_W01 PPZ_W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
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)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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