Local government law Field of study: Administration
Programme code: W5-N1AD19.2024

Module name: Local government law
Module code: pst_a1_04
Programme code: W5-N1AD19.2024
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 module is for students to acquire knowledge, skills and competencies in the organization and principles of local self-government in Poland. Students are expected to derive from the course the knowledge of basic issues concerning the essence and concept of local self-government, the organization of the commune, district and province, the forms of cooperation of local self-government units, the tasks of local self-government, as well as the principles of supervision of local self-government administration. Within the framework of the subject, current legal issues are discussed, taking into account the historical context. In addition, attention is paid to the practical aspects of the functioning of local administration, so students should acquire the ability to apply theoretical knowledge (e.g. through knowledge of the principles of adopting resolutions, the ability to draft legal acts or letters in administrative or administrative court proceedings involving local government 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]
is ready to actively participate in public life, taking action to promote individual and social interests, using expert opinion [K01]
 K_K02 [5/5]
is able to recognize the legal instruments used by local government bodies [U01]
 K_U04 [4/5] K_U06 [2/5]
prepares drafts of legal acts undertaken by local government bodies [U02]
 K_U05 [5/5]
knows and understands the basic concepts of local government law [W01]
 K_W04 [4/5]
knows legal regulations and the institutions and structures of modern local government administration in Poland [W02]
 K_W01 [4/5]
knows the powers of local government bodies [W03]
 K_W04 [4/5] K_W15 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam K01 W01 W02 W03
practical classes [02] 14 Lecture-speech [a04] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01 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)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary 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
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
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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