International technology cooperation 2104-M-D3MWT-MPH
The course examines the impact of modern technologies on contemporary international relations, with particular emphasis on international economic relations. The course utilizes the principle of asymmetry, focusing on digital technologies, which are the most deeply permeating the economic sphere, and devotes appropriate attention to space technologies and biotechnologies. The course focuses on interstate cooperation in the field of technology, but also covers the activities of international institutions in regulating the technology sector. It also provides a framework for analyzing the place and role of international technology corporations in the global economy, politics, and security sector. Student Workload Balance
Contact Hours: Participation in in-class tutorials – workload: 20 hours
Contact Hours: Participation in consultations – workload: 2 hours
Independent Work: Studying literature and preparing for current classes – workload: 8 hours
Independent Work: Exam Preparation – workload: 8 hours
Independent Work: Individual presentation on one of the subject topics preceded by a literature analysis – workload: 3 hours
TOTAL STUDENT WORKLOAD (hours): 40 hours
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS: 2.0 ECTS
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Term 2025Z:
In modern world are growing importance of technologies, which can be observed both at the level of individuals and social groups. The aim of the course is to look at international technology cooperation and how it affects the state and society.. |
Term 2026Z:
The course examines the impact of modern technologies on contemporary international relations, with particular emphasis on international economic relations. The course utilizes the principle of asymmetry, focusing on digital technologies, which are the most deeply permeating the economic sphere, and devotes appropriate attention to space technologies and biotechnologies. The course focuses on interstate cooperation in the field of technology, but also covers the activities of international institutions in regulating the technology sector. It also provides a framework for analyzing the place and role of international technology corporations in the global economy, politics, and security sector. Student Workload Balance TOTAL STUDENT WORKLOAD (hours): 40 hours |
Course coordinators
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Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will achieve the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge (K)
K_W03, / S3_W02/ S3_W03 – knows and understands the main development trends in international trade policy influenced by the growing importance of digital, space, and biotechnology technologies; recognizes the impact of the growing importance of technology on the legal and institutional architecture of international trade policy,
K_W05, / S3_W05/ S3_W06 – identifies the importance of the world's economic regions for the development of international technological cooperation; differentiates the dilemmas of modern civilization related to technological development, including the emergence of challenges for entities and regulations of international trade policy,
Skills (U)
K_U01, / S3_U01, / S3_U02 – is able to use theoretical and factual knowledge of international trade policy to formulate and resolve issues present in international relations; possesses the skills necessary to solve problems related to international trade policy by selecting appropriate sources and information on technological developments, critically analyzing them, synthesizing, and interpreting this information.
Social Competences (K)
K_K03,/ S3_K03, - is ready to initiate actions to advance the public interest in achieving the objectives of international trade policy in the area of technological cooperation.
K_K04/ S3_K04 - is aware of the responsible performance of professional duties in international institutions and public administration in the field of international trade policy, taking into account the social needs related to technological development, and is sensitive to technological threats to professional ethics.
Assessment criteria
Formal requirements for passing (conditions and achievements necessary to pass the course)
● Permitted absences: Up to 2 during the course.
● Achieving a minimum of 51% workload during the course. ● Percentage of individual activities contributing to the final grade:
- mandatory oral exam – 60%
- mandatory individual presentation on one of the subject topics preceded by a literature review – 20%
- mandatory individual participation in in-class debates tailored to the current topic – up to 20%
● Preparation for all forms of participation in classes must be carried out with due diligence, ethical principles, intellectual property protection, and regulations in force at the University of Warsaw and the Faculty of Political Science and International Relations regarding the use of AI tools (Resolution No. 14 of the University Council for Education of July 13, 2020 on guidelines for standards and procedures for the preparation of term papers and diploma theses in violation of the law at the University of Warsaw; Resolution No. 14 of the University Council for Education of July 13, 2020; regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, the principles set out in Resolution No. 98 of the University Council for Education apply). University of Warsaw Education Council Resolution No. 29/2025 of May 7, 2025, regarding detailed rules for the use of artificial intelligence tools in the educational process.
Method for verifying the subject learning outcomes;
Mandatory oral exam – 60%
K_W03, / S3_W02/ S3_W03
K_W05, / S3_W05/ S3_W06
Individual presentation on one of the subject issues preceded by a literature review – 20%
K_U01, / S3_U01, / S3_U02
Individual participation in in-class debates focused on a current class topic – up to 20%
K_K03, / S3_K03
K_K04/ S3_K04
Practical placement
not applicable
Bibliography
1/Bógdał-Brzezińska Agnieszka, Gawrycki Marcin Florian.
Cyberterroryzm i problemy bezpieczeństwa we współczesnym świecie, ASPRA-JR 2003.
2/ Śledziowska Katarzyna, Włoch Renata.
Gospodarka cyfrowa. Jak technologie zmieniają świat. WAW 2020.
3/ Gawkowski Krzysztof
Cyberkolonializm. Poznaj świat cyfrowych przyjaciół i wrogów. Helion 2018.
4/ Analiza sektora kosmicznego wybranych państw, Departament Strategii i Współpracy Międzynarodowej Polska Agencja Kosmiczna, 2021
5/ Lakomy Miron
Cyberprzestrzeń jako nowy wymiar rywalizacji i współpracy państw, UŚ 2015.
6/ Smolik Bartosz, Turczyński Paweł (red.)
Polityka kosmiczna Unii Europejskiej Zagadnienia prawne, polityczne i ekonomiczne, Kraków 2022
7/ Słomczyńska Irma
Europejska polityka kosmiczna, Lublin 2017
8/ Boguś Marta, Dorocki Sławomir
Międzynarodowe korporacje biotechnologiczne i farmaceutyczne na świecie, Prace Komisji Geografii Przemysłu Polskiego Towarzystwa Geograficznego, 32(2) - 2018,
DOI 10.24917/20801653.322.8
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Term 2025Z:
1/Bógdał-Brzezińska Agnieszka i Marcin Florian Gawrycki. |
Term 2026Z:
1/Bógdał-Brzezińska Agnieszka, Gawrycki Marcin Florian. |
Notes
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