Security at the subnational level Field of study: National and International Security
Programme code: W3-N1BM19.2024

Module name: Security at the subnational level
Module code: W3-BM-N1-BPS
Programme code: W3-N1BM19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge about security management at the sub-state level, i.e. in voivodeships, counties and municipalities. The module includes threat analysis, planning preventive actions and responding to crises.
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 cooperate with various stakeholders, including local authorities, social organizations and residents, to jointly solve security problems at the subnational level [K01]
 BM_1_K02 [4/5] BM_1_K06 [4/5]
is ready to initiate and implement innovative solutions to security problems at the sub-state level, taking into account local needs and resources [K02]
 BM_1_K03 [4/5] BM_1_K06 [4/5]
is able to use the knowledge acquired to identify and analyze threats to security at the subnational level, such as natural, economic and social threats [U01]
 BM_1_U01 [4/5] BM_1_U03 [4/5] BM_1_U08 [4/5] BM_1_U09 [5/5] BM_1_U10 [4/5]
can effectively communicate security issues at the subnational level and promote public awareness of potential threats and ways of preventing them [U02]
 BM_1_U02 [3/5] BM_1_U04 [3/5]
knows and understands at an advanced level concepts and theories related to security at the subnational level, including the idea of local security regional security and their importance in the context of internal security [W01]
 BM_1_W02 [3/5] BM_1_W07 [3/5] BM_1_W08 [5/5] BM_1_W09 [5/5]
knows and understands at an advanced level the legal and organizational conditions of structures responsible for ensuring security at the sub-state level, including the roles of state administration, local government units and non-governmental organizations [W02]
 BM_1_W02 [4/5] BM_1_W04 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [BPS_fs_1] 20 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 K02 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
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
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
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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