Elements of international law and international organizations Field of study: Administration
Programme code: W5-N1AD19.2024

Module name: Elements of international law and international organizations
Module code: epmom_a1_02
Programme code: W5-N1AD19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The purpose of the module is to familiarize the student with the basic rules that govern the international community, especially the place in it of states and international organizations. The student should be versed in the rules of the international community. In addition, he should be able to evaluate and verify the information that comes to him from the media regarding events in the international arena. He should be able to access acts of international law and legal acts related to the functioning of international organizations. The subject is tailored to the needs of the student of first degree administration. It gives him a basis for continuing education in European institutions, European law, international protection of human rights. In the course of the lecture, the issues discussed are: 1. the international community (concept, development, historical outline). 2. Sources of international law with particular emphasis on international agreements. 3. subjects of international law. 4. states as subjects of international law 5. organizations international organizations - concept and types 6. International organizations as subjects of international law 7. International responsibility of states and international organizations 8. United Nations organization. 9. specialized organizations of the United Nations 10. role of international non-governmental organizations 11. peaceful settlement of disputes, with particular reference to international judiciary.
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 a conscious participant in public life both internationally and domestically [K01]
 K_K04 [4/5]
is open to new views and eager to expand his knowledge of the functioning of the international community, especially international organizations [K02]
 K_K01 [4/5] K_K05 [3/5]
can assess the phenomena occurring in the international community and predict their impact on the functioning of the state and international organizations [U01]
 K_U04 [3/5]
has the ability to evaluate the information received on issues of international law and international organizations, as well as the ability to draw conclusions [U02]
 K_U01 [4/5]
knows the sources and basic institutions of international law [W01]
 K_W08 [4/5]
understands the principles of international law entities, especially in the law of treaties, the law of legation, international dispute settlement and the law of international organizations [W02]
 K_W08 [5/5]
Knows the principles of international responsibility of states and international organizations. [W03]
 K_W08 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam K01 K02 U01 W02 W03
practical classes [02] 14 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Activating method – staged drama/drama [b06] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Self-education [f01]  		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
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
summer semester 2024/2025 Elements of international law and international organizations [W5-AD-S1-EPMiOM] Polish