Introduction to legal studies Field of study: Law
Programme code: W5-NMPR19.2025

Module name: Introduction to legal studies
Module code: wst_d_pr_01
Programme code: W5-NMPR19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 7
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize the student with basic concepts in the field of legal sciences, the knowledge of which is essential for further continuation of studies, and in particular for studying dogmatic subjects. The student is introduced both to the origins of these concepts and to the current state of regulations in this area. The lecture covers both theoretical issues and their practical aspects. As part of the course, students are also introduced to basic issues concerning the interpretation and application of law. A separate range of topics presented during the lecture includes fundamental problems of contemporary philosophy of law (including various concepts of law, the issue of the ambiguity of the term "law," and controversies related to the problem of the binding force of a provision). As a result of the course, the student should acquire the ability to understand and use basic legal concepts, which will enable them to analyze and understand legal phenomena as well as to recognize and solve basic legal problems in the further course of their studies.
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 basic concepts of jurisprudence and theory of law, as well as the principles of functioning of the law system and the construction of legal norms. [teori_p_01_1]
 K_W03 [3/5] K_W10 [3/5]
Knows and understands various types of law, collision rules and legal inference. [teori_p_01_2]
 K_W04 [3/5]
Knows and understands the basic issues regarding the sources of law, their types, creation and mutual relations. [teori_p_01_3]
 K_W07 [2/5]
Knows and understands basic issues regarding institutions and legal structures developed in individual dogmatic and legal fields. [teori_p_01_4]
 K_W08 [2/5]
Knows and understands basic issues about the addressees of the law and legal entities in individual branches of law. [teori_p_01_5]
 K_W09 [4/5]
It has the ability to assess the facts in the context of their relationship with the law. [teori_p_01_6]
 K_U03 [3/5]
Is able to explain the processes of creating and applying the law, as well as determine the nature of the instruments used in the process of applying the law. [teori_p_01_7]
 K_U04 [2/5]
Is ready for critical reflection on the legal system, as well as the development of the lawyer's professional ethics principles. [teori_p_01_8]
 K_K07 [2/5] K_K08 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [wst_d_pr_01] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam teori_p_01_1 teori_p_01_2 teori_p_01_4 teori_p_01_5
practical classes [wst_d_pr_02] 14 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Simulation [e07]  		course work teori_p_01_1 teori_p_01_3 teori_p_01_5 teori_p_01_6 teori_p_01_7 teori_p_01_8
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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