General seminar Field of study: National and International Security
Programme code: W3-N1BM19.2024

Module name: General seminar
Module code: W3-BM-N1-KO
Programme code: W3-N1BM19.2024
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the general seminar is to familiarize students with advanced categories and problems related to various aspects of security. The topic of the seminar is proposed by the instructor before the start of a given semester of study. After completing the module, the student should have the ability to advanced operationalize the categories discussed during classes. During the implementation of the module, attention will be paid to the contemporary dimension of security phenomena both on a national and international scale.
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 able to subjectively participate in processes and phenomena related to broadly understood security. [K01]
 BM_1_K01 [2/5] BM_1_K02 [3/5] BM_1_K03 [2/5] BM_1_K05 [2/5] BM_1_K06 [2/5]
The student understands and accepts different points of view in discussions [K02]
 BM_1_K05 [3/5]
The student is able to describe and explain the specificity of security phenomena. [U01]
 BM_1_U01 [4/5] BM_1_U02 [3/5] BM_1_U03 [4/5] BM_1_U05 [4/5] BM_1_U07 [2/5] BM_1_U08 [2/5] BM_1_U09 [2/5] BM_1_U10 [2/5]
Referring to political science and securitological analysis, he is able to interpret and explain specific phenomena and processes in the field of security [U02]
 BM_1_U01 [2/5] BM_1_U02 [2/5] BM_1_U03 [3/5] BM_1_U07 [3/5] BM_1_U08 [3/5] BM_1_U09 [2/5]
The student has advanced knowledge of methods used in political and security sciences and the conditions shaping national and international security processes. [W01]
 BM_1_W01 [2/5] BM_1_W02 [3/5] BM_1_W03 [4/5] BM_1_W05 [5/5]
The student knows the complex principles of functioning of entities implementing security policy in various aspects and dimensions. [W02]
 BM_1_W03 [3/5] BM_1_W04 [4/5] BM_1_W09 [3/5]
The student distinguishes and understands the impact of selected factors on broadly understood security policy [W03]
 BM_1_W02 [4/5] BM_1_W03 [3/5] BM_1_W04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [KO_fs_1] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 W01 W02 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)
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
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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