European institutions Field of study: Administration
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024

Module name: European institutions
Module code: ie_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 for the student to master the issues related to the institutions of the Council of Europe and the European Union. In particular, the student is to acquire knowledge about the concept of EU institutions, their composition, internal structure and competences. The subject meets the needs of a student of administration. In addition to the necessary theoretical knowledge, the student acquires the ability to write a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights and competence in analyzing the mechanisms of operation of European institutions.
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 participate in social projects, correctly interpreting the needs and interests of individuals, including those resulting from Poland's membership in international structures [K01]
 K_K05 [2/5] K_K06 [4/5]
is a conscious participant in public life at European level [K02]
 K_K04 [5/5]
defines the competences of the EU institutions and the rules of their interinstitutional cooperation [U01]
 K_U04 [2/5]
can prepare a draft complaint to the European Court of Human Rights [U02]
 K_U05 [5/5] K_U07 [3/5]
is able to use in practice the legal and financial instruments that can be used by European institutions [U03]
 K_U08 [4/5]
knows and understands the institutions of the Council of Europe and the European Union and their competences [W01]
 K_W08 [4/5]
has knowledge of the implementation of public finances in the EU, with particular emphasis on the role of European institutions [W02]
 K_W09 [2/5]
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 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Simulation [e07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 K02 U02 U03 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
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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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