Interpretation of administrative law Field of study: Administration
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024

Module name: Interpretation of administrative law
Module code: wpa_a2_04
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course, by definition, is to complement and broaden the knowledge of the student of administration in the field of interpretation and application of administrative law. In the course of the course the student is introduced to the concepts of interpretation theory, interpretation directives and interpretation strategies, including the evolution of views in this matter, taking into account the specificity of administrative law. The student is also to acquire the ability to use the acquired knowledge in practice, in particular in the field of reading the legislator's intentions. It includes both the ability to identify problems arising in the course of interpretative actions, to determine acceptable interpretative possibilities, as well as to formulate and justify, and then to defend, one's own position on the interpretation of law. The subject is tailored to the needs of students of administration, which is reflected, among other things, in extensive reference to case law of administrative courts in the course of its implementation.
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 make a decision on the interpretation of administrative law with justification based on the acquired theoretical knowledge, taking into account the opinion of experts [K01]
 K_K02 [3/5] K_K03 [4/5]
explains the basic concepts of administrative law interpretation [U01]
 K_U01 [2/5]
correctly interprets the phenomena influencing the creation of a law with a specific content, taking into account the establishment of the legislator's intention [U02]
 K_U08 [3/5]
has the ability to fully justify interpretative decisions taken [U03]
 K_U02 [4/5] K_U08 [3/5]
identifies interpretive directives used in the process of interpreting administrative law [W01]
 K_W03 [3/5] K_W10 [2/5]
knows international standards in legal interpretation, including European and international theories of interpretation [W02]
 K_W01 [3/5] K_W06 [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 K01 U01 U02 U03 W01 W02
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
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
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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