(in Polish) Programy i fundusze unijne 2105-PP-L-D2PIFU

https://classroom.google.com/c/NzM1Mzc2NDAxNTA0?cjc=hmqvm5b

Class schedule
1. Introduction to classes – introduction to the EU cohesion and development policy
• Introduction to the subject matter, placing it in the context of the field of study
• Familiarization with the subject assumptions
2. Contemporary development challenges
• Post-industrialism, post-Fordism, information society, knowledge-based economy (Bell, Toffler – “third wave”), network society (Castells – “information nationalism”),
• Demographic issues: overpopulation (Malthusian trap), aging societies, family transformations, migration and integration of immigrants,
• Ecology-climate-energy (green growth),
• Globalization, erosion of the nation state, structure and specificity of the “megamarket”,
• Financial and economic crisis after 2008 – global, European and in the euro zone, pandemic, war,
• Development disparities, territorial cohesion, competitive position of Polish regions
Readings:
- Bartosiak J., Koniec koniec historii, Wyd. Nowa Konfederacji, Warsaw 2020. [Preferably the whole thing, and certainly the chapter entitled Imperium Europejski na kneeach]
- Lin J. Y., Nowak A. Z., Nowa ekonomiastrukturalna wobec kraje niedoprzedsie, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Wydziału Zarządzania Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warsaw 2017. http://www.wz.uw.edu.pl/portaleFiles/6133-wydawnictwo-/Nowa_ekonomia_strukturalna_DRUK.pdf
To do / how to prepare for classes:
a) Place the topic in a broader context. I recommend the following reading for this.

b) Find current sources (e.g. www) related to the functioning of the EU structural policy [it is good to go beyond the literature from the syllabus]. Very important: we work on _current_ sources, on the most up-to-date data and information possible.

c) Reflect on the conditions of cohesion/structural policy. Draw your own conclusions.

d) Reflect on the challenges for cohesion/structural policy. Draw your own conclusions.

EXERCISES:

a) In groups: create a map of development challenges in Poland, divided into global and local.

b) Case study: analysis of the impact of EU climate policy on selected regions in Poland.

3. The most important concepts and definitions concerning their subject
• beneficiary, IP (Intermediate Body), MA (Managing Authority), programme, project,
• NUTS, region, equality, cohesion,
• innovations (see separate classes), competitiveness, development, transformation, sustainable development,
• planning, implementation, management,
• programme, project, action plan, strategy,
• support areas,
• allocation, budget, co-financing, financial instruments, costs, eligibility, own contribution, co-financing,
• and others.
To do / how to prepare for classes:

a) Find the enumerated items. (and related) concepts.

b) Read with understanding, think about, take notes, place in the context of structural policy.

c) We will use these concepts throughout the semester, so you should prepare a “glossary” at the very beginning.

EXERCISES:

a) Kahoot – quiz with concepts
4. Public policy and EU cohesion policy. Political, economic and social conditions
• Definition and understanding of public policy,
• Definition and understanding of sectoral policies,
• Types of public policies / sectoral policies,
• Development management,
• Instruments of EU policies
Readings:
- Zybała A., Public policies, KSAP, Warsaw 2012, Chapter 1. What are public policies?
- Riedel R., Europeanization of public policies, “Wrocławskie Studia politologiczne” 8/2015, pp. 56-72. https://wuwr.pl/wrsp/article/view/6128/5806
- https://www.miir.gov.pl/strony/zadania/polityka-rozwoju-kraju/zarzadzanie-rozwojem-kraju/czym-jest-zarzadzanie-rozwojem/
- Świstak M., Regional policy of the European Union as public policy, Warsaw 2020.
- Any current textbook, e.g. on EU law, in which you can find separate chapters on individual EU policies, including Structural Policy.
To do / how to prepare for classes:
a) Find definitions of public policies / public policy.
b) Find general descriptions of EU (public) policies.
c) Read with understanding, take notes.
d) Think about what instruments the EU has at its disposal 9to achieve its goals, priorities and tasks). e) Consider whether and how to understand structural (cohesion) policy in the context of public policies (EU).

5. EU regional/structural/cohesion policy – the meaning and essence of the concept
• Terminological issues: regional policy (the concept of region, regionalisation) – structural policy – economic, social and territorial cohesion policy – development policy – public policies (Community policies as “public European policies” sui generis),
• Origin, evolution, principles and objectives of cohesion policy
• Development conditions and factors:
o geographical: climate, location, terrain, access to the sea, raw materials, etc.
o endogenous: historical and cultural background, state policy – impact on “hard” factors (technology, economy) and “soft” factors (human and social capital, governance system/governan

Type of course

obligatory courses

Prerequisites (description)

The subject aims to familiarize students with the assumptions of the EU cohesion policy and its impact on socio-economic development in Europe. During the course, participants will gain knowledge on the key concepts, principles and mechanisms of the functioning of the European Union's structural policy, and will also have the opportunity to understand the challenges and development strategies in the context of contemporary global transformations, such as post-industrialism, globalization, demographic changes and climate challenges. The course includes an analysis of public policies in the EU, including regional policy, their genesis, goals and evolution, taking into account geographical and social conditions. Particular emphasis will be placed on discussing financial instruments and EU funds, which are a tool for implementing cohesion policy. Students will analyze the development strategies of the European Union, as well as their impact on the dynamics of regional development in Poland, while learning about practical aspects, such as creating applications for project funding. The methodology of the course includes both a theoretical introduction to the issues discussed, as well as practical exercises, case studies, critical analyses of strategic documents and group discussions. The programme has been designed to develop students’ analytical thinking skills, the interpretation of documents and strategies, as well as to prepare them for work in the area of regional policy and management of projects financed from EU funds.

Course coordinators

Mikołaj Rogalewicz
Piotr Zawadzki

Learning outcomes

In line with the curriculum:
1) In terms of knowledge: knows the structure and conditions for conducting individual policies in the European Union, distinguishes between types of EU funds, knows the essence and significance of the classification of territorial units of the European Union (K_W06, K_W09).
2) In terms of skills: is able to observe, interpret, analyze and describe social processes and phenomena, including the relationships between phenomena and processes of the political-administrative and socio-economic spheres in the area of funds in the European Union, work in teams, collect data, hierarchize them and process and present information, use the acquired knowledge to obtain similar financial resources for EU projects (K_U01, K_U05, K_U08, K_U09, K_U10).
3) In terms of social competences: cooperates in a group implementing specific projects in the field of the EU decision-making process, functions effectively on the labor market, undertakes entrepreneurial and creative actions (K_K01, K_K02, K_K03, K_K04).

Assessment criteria

Conditions for passing classes
The basic condition for passing classes is attendance and active participation in classes during the semester. Detailed rules:
• Attendance - 2 absences are allowed per semester without having to make up for them, in the case of more than 2 absences but not more than 4 - each absence must be made up during duty hours within two weeks; in the case of more than 4 absences - it is not possible to pass the subject.
• Activity: knowledge of literature, active participation in exercises (asking questions, answering questions, participating in discussions, etc.).
• Additional, rewarded activity during classes is possible (preparing additional materials, interesting, additional presentation, etc.).
• Preparation for classes – knowledge of assigned reading in the case of classes based on subject literature; individual preparation of assignments from class to class; team preparation of assignments from class to class.
• Sanctions: in the event of lack of preparation for classes or activity, written mid-semester tests or a final written test are possible (in justified cases and after consultation with the instructor, an oral test is possible).
• Final knowledge test.

Practical placement

The editable version of the syllabus, with active links, is on the subject page, i.e.: https://classroom.google.com/c/NzM1Mzc2NDAxNTA0?cjc=hmqvm5b

Bibliography

according to the class schedule

Additional information

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

Description of 2105-PP-L-D2PIFU in USOSweb