Social security Field of study: Law
Programme code: W5-NMPR19.2025

Module name: Social security
Module code: K2_ ubezp_spol 08
Programme code: W5-NMPR19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2028/2029
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize the Student with the basic principles and institutions of social security law. The Student should become acquainted with the social insurance system in Poland, in particular the rules of insurance coverage, the scope of benefits, and the procedure for granting them. During the course, topics such as retirement insurance, disability pensions, sickness insurance, accident insurance, and additionally health insurance are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the analysis of the provisions of the Act on the Social Insurance System and other selected legal acts within the above-mentioned branch of law. The Student acquires the ability to practically apply the provisions of social security law, including identifying the rights and obligations of the insured and contribution payers. The subject is tailored to the needs of a law student.
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 institutions and legal constructions in social insurance law, which is an important element of the social security system. [ubezp_spol_01]
 K_W06 [2/5]
Has knowledge of universal sources of social security law, taking into account their hierarchy. [ubezp_spol_02]
 K_W07 [3/5]
Knows the terminology competent to social insurance, the scope of benefits and the mode of granting them. [ubezp_spol_03]
 K_W03 [2/5]
Has basic knowledge about international agreements on social security (coordination of social security in the European Union). [ubezp_spol_04]
 K_W13 [2/5]
Can find the right legal regulation, as well as interpret the provisions and draw conclusions regarding the regulation of social security law and case -law. [ubezp_spol_05]
 K_U04 [3/5]
Is ready to perform various functions within social projects and also critically assess the level of knowledge in the field of social security law. [ubezp_spol_06]
 K_K04 [3/5] K_K08 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [K2_ubezp_społ 1] 20 Lecture-discussion [b02]  course work ubezp_spol_01 ubezp_spol_02 ubezp_spol_03 ubezp_spol_04 ubezp_spol_05 ubezp_spol_06
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
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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