Constitutional values ​​and principles in the functioning of administration Field of study: Administration
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024

Module name: Constitutional values ​​and principles in the functioning of administration
Module code: wzkfa_a2_01
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module is designed to familiarize students with the fundamental values and constitutional principles that shape the functioning of public administration. It covers the following issues: analysis of the constitutional foundations of the public administration system, including the principles: democratic state of law, decentralization of public power, subsidiarity and social dialogue, discussion of constitutional freedoms and rights of the individual in relations with public administration, such as the right to good administration, protection of personal data or access to public information, presentation of constitutional standards for the operation of administration, with particular emphasis on the principles: rule of law, impartiality, proportionality, citizens' trust in the state and the established law, analysis of constitutional guarantees of judicial independence and independence of administrative courts in the control of public administration activities, and discussion of the role of the Constitutional Court and the Ombudsman in shaping constitutional standards of administrative functioning.
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 correctly identify the interests of the individual, taking into account constitutional values and principles [K01]
 K_K06 [4/5]
can analyze the constitutional guarantees of judicial independence and independence of administrative courts in the control of public administration activities [U01]
 K_U04 [3/5]
is able to determine the constitutional foundations of the public administration system and use the acquired knowledge in practice while practicing the profession of an administrator [U02]
 K_U06 [4/5]
knows and understands the role of the Constitutional Court and the Ombudsman in shaping the constitutional standards of administrative functioning [W01]
 K_W05 [4/5] K_W13 [4/5]
knows and understands the constitutional freedoms and rights of the individual in relations with public administration [W02]
 K_W13 [5/5] K_W16 [4/5]
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 W01 W02
practical classes [02] 10 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K01 U01 U02 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
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
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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