Constitutional Comparative Law Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2024

Module name: Constitutional Comparative Law
Module code: W3-MS-S2-PKP
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to familiarize students with selected constitutional systems of democratic countries around the world. Students will become familiar with the differences between countries chosen regarding constitutional law and discuss the consequences of adopting specific legal solutions in selected Western countries. The module aims to develop the ability to critically analyze constitutions and competence in comparing different constitutional systems.
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]
The student is aware of the importance of the rule of law and democracy in a constitutional state. [PKP_K01]
 MS_2_K01 [3/5]
The student is aware of the occurrence of changes in constitutional law and the need to constantly update and deepen his knowledge in this area. [PKP_K02]
 MS_2_K04 [4/5]
The student is able to relate political events to the constitutional mechanism of governance. [PKP_U01]
 MS_2_U01 [3/5] MS_2_U02 [4/5]
The student is able to analyze legal texts in the field of constitutional law and recognizes the consequences of the application of constitutional law solutions in selected democratic countries. [PKP_U02]
 MS_2_U01 [4/5] MS_2_U02 [3/5] MS_2_U05 [3/5]
The student has knowledge of selected constitutional systems of democratic countries in the world. [PKP_W01]
 MS_2_W02 [3/5] MS_2_W08 [3/5]
The student has an expanded knowledge of the concepts and terminology specific to constitutional law, knows and understands the relationship between national law and the system of international law. [PKP_W02]
 MS_2_W02 [3/5] MS_2_W08 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W3-MS-S2-PKP_C] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work PKP_K01 PKP_K02 PKP_U01 PKP_U02
lecture [W3-MS-S2-PKP_W] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam PKP_W01 PKP_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
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.
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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