Study of state and politics 2105-PP-L-D1NOPP

The course is carried out in the form of lectures and exercises. The subject and functions of political science will be analyzed, as will the development of political thought and political science from a historical perspective, the status of political science in the modern world, with particular emphasis on Poland, its literature and research methods. The classes will be devoted to the basic issues of political science. The concept and essence of the state, concepts of the genesis of the state in selected ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary doctrines as well as the types and forms of states will be discussed. The notions of a political regime, forms of government, and territorial system of the state will be defined. The concepts of the state, society, nation and individual will be analyzed, as well as their relations in historical development; national and ethnic minorities; the nation as a political community and the nation as a cultural community. The nation state and its transformations. Changes in the history of the state: reform, revolution, transformation, integration, globalization. Coup d'état. Ways of making politics. Mutual relations between the state, politics and war. Relationship between politics and ethics. The concept and concepts of political power and its legitimation. Democratic, authoritarian and totalitarian regimes will be characterized and compared. Ways of defining the policy and its various concepts will be discussed. The limits of the political. The concept of the political system and its elements - the main views. Basic policy categories. Policy actors. Political activities. Political relations. Political institutions. Political decisions. Political values and norms. Political culture, its components and types. Political leadership.

Topics within the lectures and classes:
1. Introductory classes. The essence of the subject
2. The origin and essence of the state
3. Elements of the definition of the state
4. The form of the state. Controversies around the concept of the type of state
5. Democratic regime. Threats to Democracy: Populism
6. Undemocratic regimes
7. Political and state power
8. Ways of doing politics. Change in the history of the state
9. Political subjects - The individual, society, nation, state and their relations in historical development
10. Faces of contemporary politics - the nation state and its transformations; the nation state in the face of globalization and European integration 11. The concept of politics. The limits of the political
12. Basic categories of political science
13. Politics as a profession and vocation. A politician and an official. Ethics and politics - mutual dependencies
14. Political culture
15. Politics and war - mutual relations.

Term 2023Z:

During the course of the course, the student will receive knowledge that will allow him to interpret the phenomena and processes of shaping countries, as well as allow him to make an assessment of the processes inside countries. Political processes relating to the internal and external spheres of states will be shown. During the lecture and exercises, the knowledge of the theory of states, the theory of politics and practice relating to the shaping of contemporary political reality is brought up.
The lecture is designed to:
- present the systematic knowledge needed to complete the course,
- familiarize the student with the basic concepts of shaping and development of states and the impact of politics on the processes of political and system transformations,
-determinants defining the roles of the state and international organizations in the international environment,
- the role and importance of politics in the modern world,
- internal processes of the state that define its activities,
- learn about the processes of shaping the political culture and political elite

The scope of topics within the lectures:
1. Introductory classes. The essence of the subject
2. The origin and essence of the state
3. Elements of the definition of the state
4. The form of the state. Controversies around the concept of the type of state
5. Democratic regime. Threats to Democracy: Populism
6. Undemocratic regimes
7. Political and state power
8. Ways of doing politics. Change in the history of the state
9. Political subjects - The individual, society, nation, state and their relations in historical development
10. Faces of contemporary politics - the nation state and its transformations; the nation state in the face of globalization and European integration 11. The concept of politics. The limits of the political
12. Basic categories of political science
13. Politics as a profession and vocation. A politician and an official. Ethics and politics - mutual dependencies
14. Political culture
15. Politics and war - mutual relations.

Term 2024Z:

Prerequisites (description)

The student should know the basics of knowledge about the state and politics, the basic mechanisms shaping the processes inside states and in the international environment The subject presents knowledge about the basic definitions and theories in the field of political science. During the classes the student acquires knowledge about the description, analysis and generalization of political phenomena; the use of political theories in research and practice; comparing political institutions and processes. The subject is primarily introductory in nature and its purpose is to equip the student with terminology essential for the study of politics, which is the basis for further study of political science. The goal is to be proficient, informed and critical in using the basic concepts.

Course coordinators

Izolda Bokszczanin-Gołaś

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Learning outcomes

The student knows and understands:
- the nature of social sciences and their place in the system of sciences, in particular relations between the sub-disciplines that make up the studies
European, i.e. administration, law, economy, political science and
science of public policy, oriented towards practical application in the sphere of administrative and official activity and entrepreneurship. (K_W01)
- the evolution of the state, its structure and role in contemporary processes
integration and globalization. (K_W02)
The student is able to:
-observe, interpret, analyze and describe processes and social phenomena , including relationships between phenomena and processes of the political and administrative and socio-economic in Europe and within European countries . (K_U01)
- use normative systems of a universal nature and selected norms and rules applicable to selected institutions and structures in for the proper management and direction of the institution and its affairs, and solving tasks within the scope of their competence. (K_U05)

Assessment criteria

exam:
written test (open and closed questions, multiple choice), duration 60 min.
exercises:
- continuous assessment (current preparation for classes and activity) - preparation of a presentation or team project, written assignments on Kampus platform,
passing the exercises is a necessary condition for taking the exam

Practical placement

Bibliography

Bibliography:
HEYWOOD A., Politologia, Warszawa 2010, rozdz. 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,19,18.
KUCIŃSKI J., Nauk o państwie współczesnym, Warszawa-Lódź 2019
HEYWOOD A., Teoria polityki. Wprowadzenie, Warszawa PWN 2009, r. 1,3, 4, 5, 7,8 12
WINCZOREK P., Wstęp do nauki o państwie, Warszawa 2005.
ZIELIŃSKI E., Nauka o państwie i polityce, Warszawa 2006

Notes

Term 2023Z:

None

Term 2024Z:

None

Additional information

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

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