Review of the latest research in local studies 1600-SZD-SPEC-PB-GSE

The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the latest scientific literature published and discussed in the context of local studies. Local studies is an interdisciplinary field of research combining issues of economics, sociology, political science, geography and law. Their common element is the analysis of issues related to public management at the local and regional level and socio-economic development at the local and regional level. The selection of literature for this course varies depending on current theoretical and empirical trends in the field. The most important consideration in selecting literature is the broad range of issues addressed in local studies and their popularity among scholars currently engaged in local studies.

Main fields of studies for MISMaP

spatial development

Type of course

elective courses

Mode

Self-reading
Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

(in Polish) Założeniem przedmiotu jest zapoznanie się studentów z najnowszą literaturą naukową publikowaną i dyskutowaną w studiach lokalnych. Studia lokalne są interdyscyplinarnym polem badań łączących zagadnienia ekonomii, socjologii, politologii, geografii i prawa. Ich wspólnym elementem jest analiza zagadnień składających się na zarządzanie publiczne na poziomie lokalnym i regionalnym oraz rozwój społeczno-ekonomiczny na poziomie lokalnym i regionalnym. Dobór literatury do tego przedmiotu jest zmienny w zależności od aktualnych trendów teoretycznych i empirycznych w dziedzinie. Najważniejszym założeniem doboru literatury jest szeroki zakres zagadnień poruszanych w studiach lokalnych oraz ich popularność wśród badaczy aktualnie podejmujących zagadnienia studiów lokalnych.

Course coordinators

Term 2025Z:

Mikołaj Madurowicz

Term 2024Z:

Katarzyna Szmigiel-Rawska

Learning outcomes

Knowledge | The graduate knows and understands:
WG_01 - to the extent necessary for existing paradigms to be revised - a worldwide body of work, covering theoretical foundations as well as general and selected specific issues - relevant to a particular discipline
within the social sciences
WG_02 - the main development trends in the disciplines of the social sciences in which the education is provided
WG_03 - scientific research methodology in the field of the social sciences
WK_01 - fundamental dilemmas of modern civilisation from the perspective of the social sciences
Skills | The graduate is able to:
UK_05 - speaking a foreign language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages using the professional terminology specific to the discipline within the social sciences, to the extent enabling participation in an international scientific and professional environment
Social competences | The graduate is ready to
KO_01 - fulfilling the social obligations of researchers and creators
KO_02 - fulfilling social obligations and taking actions in the public interest, in particular in initiating actions in the public interest
KO_03 - think and acting in an entrepreneurial manner

Assessment criteria

Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the permitted number of explained absences: Participants should actively engage in the following forms of exchange of views: (i) independent presentation of a selected set of texts, (ii) analytical, contextual and critical discussion. They should attend at least 80% of classes (4 meetings), with one excused absence permitted.

Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session): Students are required to complete a significant amount of independent work consisting of reading and analysing texts in accordance with the teacher’s instructions – identifying problems and research questions, tested hypotheses, adopted methodology, research results and their discussion.

Methods for the verification of learning outcomes: Participants’ activity is assessed on the basis of individual presentations and engagement in academic discussion.

Evaluation criteria: Evaluation will cover the quality and reliability of preparation and presentation of text corpus analysis during classes, as well as creative and substantive participation in discussions following presentations.

Bibliography

According to the information provided by the teacher at the beginning of each cycle of classes.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 1600-SZD-SPEC-PB-GSE in USOSweb