State and Politics Studies Field of study: National and International Security
Programme code: W3-N1BM19.2024

Module name: State and Politics Studies
Module code: W3-KIER-N1-NPP
Programme code: W3-N1BM19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the classes is to introduce students to the extremely complex research issues in political science. The basic concepts regarding the formation, shaping, and functioning of the state will be discussed. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationships between the state and politics. The classes will help students develop skills in recognizing, analyzing, and explaining political phenomena and processes occurring both within states and in the international environment.
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 has a need for further knowledge enhancement. [K01]
 BM_1_K01 [4/5] BM_1_K04 [4/5]
The student is prepared for active participation in state politics and public life. [K02]
 BM_1_K01 [3/5] BM_1_K03 [3/5]
Based on the acquired theoretical knowledge, the student is able to analyze and interpret political aspects of social phenomena. [U01]
 BM_1_U01 [4/5] BM_1_U03 [3/5]
The student is able to use the acquired knowledge to diagnose complex political processes and perform tasks in conditions that are not fully predictable. [U02]
 BM_1_U01 [4/5]
The student has advanced knowledge about: politics, the state, political power, political behavior, political decisions and actions, political culture, political elites, political ideology. [W01]
 BM_1_W02 [3/5] BM_1_W03 [3/5] BM_1_W04 [4/5]
The students knows and understands advanced political terminology. [W02]
 BM_1_W01 [4/5]
The student knows the key directions of political science research, has knowledge about political science as a scientific discipline and knows the relations between political science and other scientific disciplines. [W03]
 BM_1_W01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [NPP_fs_1] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		exam K01 K02 U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
practical classes [NPP_fs_2] 20 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Simulation [e07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
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.
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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