Oragnization on functioning of foreign services in small countries 2104-M-D3OFSMP-DW
1. Small states - terminological issues: small states in the tradition, political thought and theory of international relations; criteria for separating a small state; cluster analysis: territory, population, economic and military potential; small countries in the European Union: institutional solutions, possibilities of influence, security policy (NATO membership, neutrality and misalliance).
2. Functioning of small countries in the international arena on selected examples: Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Cyprus, Malta, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Vatican, Luxembourg
Mode
Course coordinators
Term 2025Z: | Term 2024Z: |
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will:
KNOWLEDGE:
• Know the traditional geopolitical criteria for distinguishing small states and the manifestations of their specific international activity based on selected examples (K_W01)
• Know the role and importance of small states in international relations (K_W03)
SKILLS - the student will be able to:
• Use terminology related to the organization and functioning of the foreign service of small states and be able to express their opinions on this topic (K_U01, K_02)
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to evaluate international phenomena (K_U03, K_04)
COMPETENCIES:
• Is aware of the diversity of states and the specific roles they play in the international arena (K_K01, K_K02)
Assessment criteria
1. Project
2. Final written exam (test)
Rules for using AI tools when developing a project:
up to and including level 4 on the AIAS (Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale), i.e.:
Level 2. AI-Assisted Idea Generation and Structure
Artificial intelligence may be used for purposes such as brainstorming, structuring, and generating ideas to improve the work.
The final version of the work may not contain any AI-generated content.
Level 3. AI-Assisted Editing
Artificial intelligence may be used to improve the clarity and quality of student-created work to improve the final version, but it may not be used to create new content. The use of AI tools is permitted during the editing process, but the original version, free of AI, must be included as an appendix.
Level 4: CRITICAL EVALUATION OF AI-POWERED TASKS
Artificial intelligence is used to complete specific task elements, and students discuss AI-generated content. This level requires critical engagement with AI-generated content and evaluation of its results.
AI use is permitted for specific tasks, but all generated content must be cited.
Bibliography
1) D. Popławski (red.), Małe państwa Europy: specyfika systemu politycznego i aktywności międzynarodowej, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Wydział Nauk Politycznych i Studiów Międzynarodowych, Oficyna Wydawnicza ASPRA-JR, Warszawa 2009.
2) D. Popławski (red.), Państwa naddunajskie a Unia Europejska, Szkoła Wyższa Psychologii Społecznej, Oficyna Wydawnicza ASPRA-JR, Warszawa 2010.
3) D. Popławki (red.), Państwa niemieckojęzyczne w procesie integracji europejskiej: Austria, Lichtenstein, Szwajcaria, Oficyna Wydawnicza Aspra J-R, Warszawa 2011.
4) D. Popławski, Między bezstronnością a solidarnością międzynarodową. Polityka bezpieczeństwa europejskich państw neutralnych i mezaliansowych po zimnej wojnie, Wydawnictwo Naukowe SCHOLAR, Warszawa 2013.
5) R. Żelichowski (red.), Małe państwa Europy Zachodniej i terytoria o statusie specjalnym. Ich rola i miejsce w Unii Europejskiej, Instytut Studiów Politycznych Polskiej Akademii Nauk, Warszawa 2008.
6) R. Zelichowski (red.), Małe państwa Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej w Unii Europejskiej, Instytut Studiów Politycznych Polskiej Akademii Nauk, Warszawa 2010
7) R. Żelichowski (red.), Wyspy Unii Europejskiej: bogactwo czy balast?, Instytut Studiów Politycznych Polskiej Akademii Nauk, Warszawa 2014.
8) J. Łaptos (red.), Historia małych krajów Europy: Andora, Liechtenstein, Luksemburg, Malta, Monako, San Marino, Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich – Wydawnictwo, Wrocław 2002.
9) M. Bankowicz, System polityczny Szwajcarii, czyli przypadek jedyny w swoim rodzaju, „Politeja” nr 1(82)/2023, s. 5-20.
10) D. Popławski, Neutralność Szwajcarii. Wyzwania XXI wieku, Politeja” nr 1(82)/2023, s. 21-35.
Notes
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Term 2024Z:
The student acquires practical knowledge of the role and importance of small states in international relations. Knows the traditional geopolitical criteria for distinguishing this category of countries and the manifestations of their specific international activity on selected examples. Identifies the international roles played by small states. The acquired competences refer to the basic professional knowledge of a foreign service employee. |
Term 2025Z:
The student acquires practical knowledge of the role and importance of small states in international relations. Knows the traditional geopolitical criteria for distinguishing this category of countries and the manifestations of their specific international activity on selected examples. Identifies the international roles played by small states. The acquired competences refer to the basic professional knowledge of a foreign service employee. |
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