Introduction to strategic studies Field of study: National and International Security
Programme code: W3-S1BM19.2024

Module name: Introduction to strategic studies
Module code: W3-BM-S1-WSS
Programme code: W3-S1BM19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to familiarize the student with the development of strategic thought and studies throughout history, from antiquity to modern times, thanks to which the student knows and understands the main conditions for the development of government regulations in the wake of historical, global trends, security paradigm, and control, problems and threats resulting from a foreign immediate threat. The aim is to familiarize students with the characteristics of developing strategic thoughts in different parts of the world and historical periods. Thanks to this, the student knows and understands the determinants of shaping the political policies of states and can demonstrate the potential actions of powers and states in influencing current geopolitical conditions on a regional and international scale. The student may establish a cause-and-effect relationship between shaping the state's political strategy and its existence and historical experience, location in a specific civilization circle, geopolitical location and cultural, social and economic aspects.
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]
is ready to recognize the importance of political, administrative, and security sciences knowledge in solving social, economic, and ecological problems in the sphere of security and shaping state security strategies to change geopolitical conditions [K01]
 BM_1_K01 [4/5] BM_1_K02 [3/5] BM_1_K04 [4/5]
is ready to critically evaluate the acquired knowledge in the field of security sciences, in particular knowledge of the mechanisms of shaping the state strategy to ensure the state's security and the methods of its implementation, which results in its improvement as a result of contact with experts [K02]
 BM_1_K04 [4/5] BM_1_K05 [4/5] BM_1_K06 [3/5]
knowing various conditions and specific mechanisms that have a direct and indirect impact on shaping the state strategy implemented in the field of state security, can use the acquired knowledge to diagnose complex processes in the sphere of security and perform tasks in conditions that are not entirely predictable [U01]
 BM_1_U01 [4/5] BM_1_U03 [3/5] BM_1_U05 [3/5]
can correctly recognize and adequately understand the conditions and specific features of various dimensions of security (both military and non-military), which directly and indirectly influence the shaping of the state strategy of multiple powers and states, thanks to which he understands and can predict some of their actions in the dynamically changing international environment [U02]
 BM_1_U02 [3/5] BM_1_U07 [4/5]
knows and understands the historical, economic, social, cultural and legal conditions for shaping the state strategies of superpowers and states without superpower status throughout history [W01]
 BM_1_W02 [4/5] BM_1_W03 [4/5] BM_1_W04 [4/5] BM_1_W05 [3/5]
knows and understands the central dilemmas of modern civilization that determine the shape of the state's security policy in the internal and external dimensions, and therefore, the foreign policy strategy implemented by the state [W02]
 BM_1_W02 [4/5] BM_1_W03 [4/5] BM_1_W04 [3/5] BM_1_W05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [WSS_fs_1] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 W01 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.
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
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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