Evolution of administration and administrative thought Field of study: Administration
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024

Module name: Evolution of administration and administrative thought
Module code: eama_a2_01
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to discuss the evolution of the political system and administrative thought of selected European countries (including France, Germany, Great Britain, Russia, Switzerland) and the United States of America starting from the 18th century. An important element of the module is the presentation - from the administrative and legal point of view - of the functioning of 20th century totalitarian regimes (Nazi and communist). A comparative legal presentation of administrative political solutions with the trends in administrative legal thought (including Jan Antoni Chaptal, Ludwik Antoni Macarel, Robert von Mohl, Lorenz von Stein, Rudolf Gneist, Albert Dicey) that formed their basis, is intended to enable a better understanding of them. functioning and analysis of the reasons for their successes, or failures, in the practice of selected countries. Discussing individual solutions in terms of the most important common features of administration models of particular historical eras is intended to enable their proper assessment and develop the cognitive function of the recipients of the transmitted content. The module is also intended to draw attention to the development of the principles of modern public administration in various political systems. The lecture focuses on the history of public administration, its organizational principles and the development of the official corps of selected European countries. The module also aims to develop the ability to use basic concepts in the field of history and history of administration; analysis of historical events and processes on a comparative basis; understanding the process of the birth of modern public administration and its evolution in modern times.
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 individuals and is aware of the consequences resulting from the international situation, taking into account the historical context [K01]
 K_K06 [4/5]
is able to correctly interpret social, cultural and political phenomena that influence the creation of law and the functioning of administration [U01]
 K_U01 [4/5]
is able to prepare an oral presentation related to the evolution of the functioning of the administration, the changes in its structures arguing its position over time and to participate in the debate [U02]
 K_U10 [4/5]
has knowledge of the processes of evolution of administration structures and social institutions related to administration. He knows their causes, doctrinal (philosophical) basis and consequences [W01]
 K_W01 [3/5] K_W04 [4/5]
knows and understands the basic models of state organization and their evolution [W02]
 K_W07 [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]  course work W01 W02
practical classes [02] 10 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
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)
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
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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