Unconventional activities Field of study: National and International Security
Programme code: W3-S1BM19.2024

Module name: Unconventional activities
Module code: W3-BM-S1-DN
Programme code: W3-S1BM19.2024
Semester: summer 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 students with issues related to unconventional operations in a joint operational environment and those arising from the doctrine of special forces operations. Students will also become familiar with the challenges and dilemmas of implementing special forces tasks in the context of state policy during peace, crisis and war. Students will be introduced to teamwork and develop skills in making assessments and formulating conclusions.
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 willing to critically assess their knowledge in the field of unconventional activities and recognizes the fact that limitations and gaps in knowledge may influence decision-making in the context of unconventional activities [K01]
 BM_1_K01 [4/5] BM_1_K04 [4/5]
demonstrates readiness to initiate and manage groups in the context of unconventional activities [K02]
 BM_1_K02 [4/5] BM_1_K03 [4/5] BM_1_K05 [4/5]
is able to plan, organize and conduct irregular activities and, using the acquired knowledge, assess the needs for support for these activities [U01]
 BM_1_U03 [4/5] BM_1_U05 [4/5]
is able to solve unusual problems in the field of unconventional activities through the appropriate selection, development and interpretation of source materials in the field of these activities [U02]
 BM_1_U02 [3/5] BM_1_U03 [4/5] BM_1_U08 [4/5] BM_1_U10 [4/5]
knows and understands at an advanced level the conceptual assumptions of unconventional activities; definitions of the concept and principles of organizing the armed resistance movement and requirements for its functioning [W01]
 BM_1_W02 [4/5] BM_1_W03 [4/5] BM_1_W05 [3/5] BM_1_W07 [4/5] BM_1_W08 [5/5]
knows and understands to an advanced degree the evolution of methods and tactics used in unconventional activities and the impact of technology on their development [W02]
 BM_1_W02 [4/5] BM_1_W03 [4/5] BM_1_W08 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [DN_fs_1] 30 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
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
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
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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.
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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