Proceedings in petty offense cases Field of study: Administration
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024

Module name: Proceedings in petty offense cases
Module code: psw_o2_03
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with the total of regulations describing the behavior of state authorities and other participants aimed at detecting and determining the offense and its perpetrator, and to impose punishment or other measures, or - in the event of a finding of no offense, perpetration or the existence of circumstances excluding responsibility - to acquit. Upon completion of the course, students should have a general knowledge of the modes of punishment for an offense - including proceedings of a special nature, i.e. warrant proceedings, expedited proceedings and mandate proceedings. Students should also be familiar with the norms defining any limitations on the introduction into the process, the conduct and use of evidence. The series of classes should provide students with the knowledge to determine the relationship between criminal and misdemeanor liability proceedings, especially in the situation of the so-called real coincidence of crime and misdemeanor.
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 perform procedural actions in misdemeanor proceedings and proposes concrete solutions to problems [K01]
 K_K03 [3/5]
is able to compile knowledge of procedural misdemeanor law and constitutional law and civil law as used in the misdemeanor procedure (i.e., on issues of coercive measures and the accrual of civil claims for wrongful conviction and detention). [U01]
 K_U08 [4/5]
interprets legal regulations in the area of misdemeanor procedure from the perspective of seeking solutions to specific cases [U02]
 K_U01 [2/5]
is able to cite in written and oral form arguments for the views he formulates based on the body of jurisprudence and doctrine of criminal procedural law [U03]
 K_U05 [3/5] K_U07 [3/5] K_U10 [3/5]
has knowledge of the ordinary and special modes of misdemeanor liability proceedings [W01]
 K_W11 [2/5]
knows the rules that determine the course of proceedings in misdemeanor cases and determine the functioning of procedural bodies and other participants [W02]
 K_W03 [3/5] K_W13 [1/5]
is familiar with the rules governing the introduction into the proceedings, the conduct and use of evidence to reconstruct the event in connection with which the misdemeanor proceedings are being conducted [W03]
 K_W11 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 16 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W01 W02 W03
practical classes [02] 10 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work K01 U01 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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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