Group project_3 Field of study: National and International Security
Programme code: W3-N1BM19.2024

Module name: Group project_3
Module code: W3-BM-N1-KPZ_3
Programme code: W3-N1BM19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to develop students' competences in the preparation and reliable development of a text in the form of a chapter, a fragment of team work or an element of a group project, or a report, meeting all the criteria characteristic of a typical diploma thesis (conceptual equipment, methodology of writing a diploma thesis, documenting sources, etc. .). Each participant of a major team project, under the substantive supervision of a supervisor/tutor, is obliged to write an assigned fragment of a larger whole in the form of, for example, a chapter or an annex. The issues of the group study are intended to be worked out jointly in the entire group under the supervision of a given supervisor/tutor. In the first semester of classes, the main goal is to determine the issues that will be dealt with by the team and its individual members, as well as to undertake all preparatory activities aimed at proper preparation for further stages of writing work (including collecting bibliographies, conducting empirical research). if any are expected). The next semester is aimed at improving the activities initiated earlier and assumes substantive work on individual tasks assigned individually to each participant of the major team project. The last semester involves the finalization of previous activities and work preparing the entire collective work/report/project in terms of editing, so that it can be made public either in paper form or posted as an e-book on the university's website. In addition to developing research and writing competences, an important goal of this module, implemented from semester 4 to 6, is to develop teamwork skills, in particular problem-solving and joint development of goals, as well as practicing coordination and cooperation under the supervision of the promoter - project coordinator. The final, ready-made project is one of the elements of the diploma exam, during which the student answers three questions, one of which is drawn from a pool of previously known issues, the second question is asked by the Committee and concerns the team project, and the third question is asked by the Committee. is related to the presentation that the examinee presents to the Committee in any form (traditional speech or using audiovisual means, e.g. multimedia presentation). (*see Regulations of the diploma (bachelor's) examination at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Silesia in Katowice, majoring in National and International Security)
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 reflect on the importance of knowledge in the field of security sciences in the process of solving problems and explaining and forecasting phenomena, processes and the functioning of institutions. He critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and is ready to independently and systematically verify and expand it. Complies with ethical principles and legal standards in the process of writing research and analytical work. [K01]
 BM_1_K01 [4/5] BM_1_K03 [4/5] BM_1_K04 [3/5] BM_1_K05 [4/5]
can apply the methodology of conducting research, present and justify the research problem, purpose and scope of work, explain the application of specific research methods and tools and the course of research processes. Can work under the guidance of a supervisor, identify own mistakes and accept constructive criticism. [U01]
 BM_1_U01 [4/5] BM_1_U02 [4/5] BM_1_U03 [5/5]
can organise a workshop and plan work stages, collect, select and analyse source materials, independently and in a group develop and conduct a study and present the results of the study and formulate conclusions. It values the value of independent and collective research and scientific work. He can edit the thesis text and carefully edit it. [U02]
 BM_1_U02 [3/5] BM_1_U04 [4/5] BM_1_U05 [4/5]
He/She has knowledge of the methodology of writing a thesis and the requirements for technical preparation and editing of the thesis. Understands the need for reliable documentation of scientific statements and knows the ethical principles of research work. [W01]
 BM_1_W01 [3/5] BM_1_W06 [5/5]
knows the problems and state of knowledge in the field of selected specific issues related to the field of study and the methods of diagnosis / research specific to the field of study. [W02]
 BM_1_W04 [4/5] BM_1_W05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [KPZ_3_fs_1] 20 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Practice-as-research [e08] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam K01 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.
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
Publication of a work/presentation of an activity, also beyond the walls of the University [e02] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities carried out to disseminate (out of class) the effects of scholarly research, artistic, creative, project, construction, experimental work, etc., in the form of a classic presentation, exhibition, concert, projection, poster presentation, media mediated publication, in the digital form and as part of other activities; dissemination using various forms and tools
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