Functioning of local government administration in practice Field of study: Administration
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024

Module name: Functioning of local government administration in practice
Module code: fasp_a2_02
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to deepen students' basic legal knowledge in the field of practical aspects of the functioning of local government, which were not covered at earlier stages of learning. After completing the course, the student should have in-depth knowledge of legal acts in the field of local government law. The student should learn the principles of operation of local government bodies, the rights and obligations of councilors, the principles of operation of the auxiliary apparatus of local government bodies, as well as the organization of their work. The student should also have basic knowledge of the legal status of local government employees. They should also be able to independently, comprehensively analyze legal provisions in the discussed area and be able to apply them in practice. The module is tailored to the needs of an administration student.
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 work in local government administration and other state institutions [K01]
 K_K01 [5/5]
is ready to participate in various types of social projects, initiating activities, including for local government and local communities [K02]
 K_K05 [4/5]
has the ability to argue and justify decisions in a local government position [U01]
 K_U02 [4/5]
can prepare draft local law acts, as well as orders or resolutions of executive bodies of local government units [U02]
 K_U09 [5/5]
knows and understands the principles of local self-government [W01]
 K_W04 [5/5]
knows and understands the tasks and competences of local government bodies and the labour law regulations related to their functioning [W02]
 K_W07 [4/5] K_W14 [3/5]
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 U01 W01 W02
practical classes [02] 10 Lecture-speech [a04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02
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
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.
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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Module description (PDF)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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