State and Law Studies Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022

Module name: State and Law Studies
Module code: SLS
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022
Semester:
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The module aims to acquaint the student with the basic categories describing the state and law. After completing the module, the listener should based on the acquired theoretical knowledge, competently analyze situations occurring in the spheres of law and the state and thus be a fully conscious observer and at the same time an analyst of socio-political life.
Prerequisites:
The student should have the basic knowledge acquired during his secondary education, including the state and law theory. Simultaneously, the listener should know at least the introductory political science terms.
Key reading:
Agh A.: The Politics of Central Europe. London 1998. Almond G.A., Powell G. B.: Comparative Politics, System Process and Policy. Boston 1978. Bobbio N.: Democracy and dictatorship. The nature and limits of state power. Cambridge 1997. Democratization in Central and Eastern Europe. Edited by M. Kaldor, I. Vojvoda. Lonmdon – New York 2002. Finner S. E: Empires, monarchies and the modern state. Oxford 1999. Goodin R.E., Klingemann H.D.: A New Handbook of Political Science. Oxford University Press 1996. Held D.: Models of Democracy. Stanford University Press 1987. Held D.: Political theory and the modern state: essays on state power and democracy. Cambridge 1989. Heywood A.: Politics. London 1998. Huntington S.P.: The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order. New York 1996. Jabłońska-Bonca J.: Introdution to law. LexisNexis. Warszawa 2008. The Encyclopedia of Government and Politics. Red. M. Hawkesworth, M. Kogan. London – New York 2004.
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]
As a potential political decision-maker, he can use the acquired theoretical knowledge to create law in the state. [SLS_K_1]
 MS_1_K01 [3/5] MS_1_K02 [3/5] MS_1_K04 [3/5] MS_1_K05 [3/5]
Has basic knowledge of various approaches in defining the state. [SLS_K_2]
 MS_1_K01 [3/5] MS_1_K02 [3/5] MS_1_K04 [3/5] MS_1_K05 [3/5]
Referring to a political science analysis, he can accurately interpret and explain specific political and legal phenomena, and processes. [SLS_U_1]
 MS_1_U02 [4/5] MS_1_U03 [4/5] MS_1_U07 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
Can name and distinguish: types of law, legal sanctions, types of interpretation, subjects and types of legal relations. [SLS_U_2]
 MS_1_U02 [2/5] MS_1_U03 [2/5] MS_1_U07 [2/5] MS_1_U13 [2/5]
Can consciously participate in public life and use legal language. [SLS_U_3]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5] MS_1_U03 [3/5] MS_1_U07 [3/5] MS_1_U13 [3/5]
Has the linguistic competence to use legal terminology in a foreign language. [SLS_U_4]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [3/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
Has basic knowledge of various approaches in defining the state. [SLS_W_1]
 MS_1_W01 [5/5] MS_1_W03 [5/5] MS_1_W14 [5/5] MS_1_W15 [5/5]
Has basic knowledge of defining law, its etymologization and functions. He knows the doctrines explaining the genesis of the state. [SLS_W_2]
 MS_1_W02 [5/5] MS_1_W06 [5/5] MS_1_W12 [3/5] MS_1_W14 [5/5] MS_1_W15 [5/5]
Can describe and explain the different types and forms of states that have appeared in the past and exist today [SLS_W_3]
 MS_1_W01 [3/5] MS_1_W14 [5/5] MS_1_W15 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Credit [SLS_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 SLS_K_1 SLS_K_2 SLS_U_1 SLS_U_2 SLS_U_3 SLS_U_4 SLS_W_1 SLS_W_2 SLS_W_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
discussion classes [SLS_fs_1]
Classes are conducted using the following methods: - moderated discussion, - explanatory description, - roundtable discussion, - the "brainstorming" method, - debates, - analysing and solving practical and theoretical problems.
 30
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - activity during classes, - preparation of oral presentations, - preparation for the completion of the course.
 45 Credit [SLS_w_1]
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