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

Module name: International Organizations
Module code: W3-MS-S2-IO
Programme code: W3-S2MSA24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The purpose of the course is to familiarize student persons with the functioning of key international organizations as special actors in international relations. Student persons become familiar with the legal subjectivity, structure and decision-making methods of international organizations. They also learn the basic norms of intergovernmental international organizations.
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 an international environment, including international organizations. [IO_K01]
 MS_2_K02 [3/5]
The student is able to conduct research in the field of international organizations, evaluates the reliability of information sources and communicates the results of his research clearly and accurately, using specialized terminology in a foreign language. [IO_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. [IO_U02]
 MS_2_U09 [3/5]
The student knows the legal subjectivity of key international organizations and understands the principles of functioning and the role of international organizations in modern international relations. [IO_W01]
 MS_2_W01 [3/5] MS_2_W03 [3/5] MS_2_W06 [4/5]
The student has in-depth knowledge of specialized terminology in the field of international organizations, he also uses it in a foreign language. [IO_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-IO_K] 30 Lecture-speech [a04] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01]  		course work IO_K01 IO_U01 IO_U02 IO_W01 IO_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.
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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