Organization of Diplomatic Service Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S2MSA24.2024

Module name: Organization of Diplomatic Service
Module code: W3-MS-S2-ODS
Programme code: W3-S2MSA24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize students with the organization and functioning of the foreign service, its structure, tasks and challenges, as well as with the specific rights and duties of those who comprise it. Students will learn how the foreign service protects the interests of the Republic of Poland in its relations with other countries, international organizations and other foreign entities. Students will also learn about the recruitment rules and requirements for foreign service candidates.
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]
The student is prepared to work in diplomacy and is aware of the principles of professional ethics in the foreign service. [ODS_K01]
 MS_2_K02 [3/5]
The student is able to analyze problems related to the functioning of the foreign service, communicates the results of his analysis with integrity. [ODS_U01]
 MS_2_U01 [3/5] MS_2_U06 [3/5] MS_2_U07 [3/5]
The student is able to function effectively in an international and diplomatic environment and has the interpersonal and communication skills necessary for work in the foreign service. [ODS_U02]
 MS_2_U03 [3/5] MS_2_U09 [2/5]
The student has in-depth knowledge of the structure, rules of operation and tasks of the foreign service and knows selected legal acts on the functioning of the foreign service in Poland and abroad. [ODS_W01]
 MS_2_W01 [3/5] MS_2_W03 [3/5] MS_2_W06 [4/5]
The student knows and understands the rules and the main stages of recruitment for the foreign service. [ODS_W02]
 MS_2_W03 [2/5] MS_2_W06 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W3-MS-S2-ODS_K] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01]  		course work ODS_K01 ODS_U01 ODS_U02 ODS_W01 ODS_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
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.
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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