Evolution of state systems Field of study: Law
Programme code: W5-NMPR19.2025

Module name: Evolution of state systems
Module code: Ew_ustr_pań_02
Programme code: W5-NMPR19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The goal of the module is to introduce students to the evolution of the basic concepts and institutions of public law, with particular emphasis on constitutional law, and the paths of their development. Students are introduced to the historical evolution of the state systems of the major countries of the world, analysing the reasons for the differences in political systems. Particular focus is placed on understanding the changes in law-making methods and state governance, including the evolution of the constitutional institutions that form the foundation of European legal culture. The course also covers issues of constitutionalism and codification, showing the historical background of the emergence of the constitution and the institution of judicial law. The aim of the module is to present the evolution of the political system of states in a comparative context. The module covers the history of the political system in Poland, as well as the main elements of the political systems of: England, Germany, France, the United States of America and Russia. The module introduces detailed problems of the social and political system.
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]
Knows and understands the periodization, developmental trends, and evolution of the political system of Poland, as well as of other selected countries. [ew_ustr_pań_01]
 K_W02 [4/5]
Identifies and knows the characteristics, as well as the terminology and institutions of the various periods of the political system. [ew_ustr_pań_02]
 K_W03 [2/5]
Knows and understands the ideological and legal foundations of the patrimonial state; the public-law state; theories of representation; the theory of the absolute state; the liberal state; the rule-of-law state; the principles of the separation of powers; as well as the sources of the political system of Poland and selected foreign countries, primarily constitutional acts; the typology of constitutions; and major quasi-constitutional laws. [ew_ustr_pań_03]
 K_W05 [4/5]
Recognizes the social and political phenomenon affecting the evolution of state systems and the more important elements of the political system (e.g., the principles of constitutional and political responsibility of ministers). [ew_ustr_pań_04]
 K_U02 [4/5]
Is able to recognize and properly interpret the origin and evolution of various constitutional models, as well as the difference between constitutional law provisions and the constitutional principles implemented in practice. [ew_ustr_pań_05]
 K_U08 [2/5]
Is able to apply specific constitutional concepts in assessing the history of Europe in the context of their relation to law, within the process of interpreting legal provisions. [ew_ustr_pań_06]
 K_U09 [3/5]
Is aware of contemporary constitutional trends and principles, as well as their origins, and is prepared to express views on social and ideological matters. [ew_ustr_pań_07]
 K_K01 [3/5]
Is prepared to analyze specific social processes and constitutional institutions in terms of their ideological origins and the relationship between types of state systems and the social and economic order. [ew_ustr_pań_08]
 K_K02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [Ew_ustr_pań_1] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam ew_ustr_pań_01 ew_ustr_pań_02 ew_ustr_pań_03 ew_ustr_pań_04 ew_ustr_pań_07
practical classes [Ew_ustr_pań_2] 14 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Simulation [e07]  		course work ew_ustr_pań_02 ew_ustr_pań_04 ew_ustr_pań_05 ew_ustr_pań_06 ew_ustr_pań_07 ew_ustr_pań_08
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.
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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