Special forces in the state security system Field of study: National and International Security
Programme code: W3-N1BM19.2024

Module name:	Special forces in the state security system
Module code:	W3-BM-N1-SSSBPA
Programme code:	W3-N1BM19.2024
Semester:	winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction:	Polish
Form of verification:	course work
ECTS credits:	3
Purpose and description of the content of education:	The aim of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge and practical skills related to the activities of special forces in the state security system, including the processes of organizing and managing special services.
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 able to analyze the effectiveness of special forces in the state security system. [K01]	BM_1_K02 [3/5] BM_1_K04 [3/5] BM_1_K05 [3/5]
Is able to competently characterize the most important tasks and goals faced by the special services in the state security system [K02]	BM_1_K01 [4/5] BM_1_K04 [4/5] BM_1_K05 [2/5]
Is able to plan and implement the strategy of operation of special services in the state security system. [U01]	BM_1_U01 [5/5] BM_1_U03 [4/5] BM_1_U05 [5/5]
Is able to diagnose the most important challenges faced by special services in the state security system and propose tools to deal with the described problems. [U02]	BM_1_U03 [5/5] BM_1_U05 [5/5]
Student has extensive knowledge of the functioning of secret services in the state security system [W01]	BM_1_W03 [4/5] BM_1_W04 [4/5]
Student has advanced knowledge of the types, organization, goals and tasks of special services and how to manage them. [W02]	BM_1_W02 [3/5] BM_1_W04 [4/5]

Form of teaching	Number of hours	Methods of conducting classes	Assessment of the learning outcomes	Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [SSSBPA_fs_1]	20	Explanation/clarification [a05]  Activating method – discussion / debate [b04]  Activating methods: a case study [b07]  SWOT analysis [b10]  Working with another teaching tool [d03]  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
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
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.
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

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Semester	Module	Language of instruction
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