(in Polish) Współczesne wyzwania Unii Europejskiej 4100-1SWWUE
This lecture presents the European Union as a political, social and economic community grappling with the profound changes taking place in the modern world. It begins with a concise overview of the origins of European integration and the distinctive nature of the European Union as a multi-level system of cooperation between states and societies.
The main part of the course is devoted to an analysis of the challenges facing the EU, with particular emphasis on the environmental and energy transition, the digital revolution, the development of artificial intelligence, and demographic and social changes. The course examines the tensions between achieving climate targets and economic competitiveness and security, between the regulation of new technologies and innovation, and between demographic changes, migration and the sustainability of the European social model.
An important context for this analysis is Russia’s war against Ukraine and its consequences for the European Union, in particular for European security, energy policy, economic resilience, external relations and the future enlargement of the EU.
Particular attention will be paid to the significance of these changes for education. Students analyse the impact of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, social change and sustainable development on the skills of the future, civic education and the role of the teacher.
The course concludes with an analysis of alternative scenarios for the development of European integration, including deeper integration and its diversification, a ‘multi-speed Europe’, EU enlargement, and the possibility of a resurgence in the importance of nation states.
The course content is based on current academic literature, European Union documents, statistical data and selected case studies.
The course comprises 15 teaching hours in the form of lectures and 15 hours of independent study. The total workload is 30 hours, which corresponds to 1 ECTS credit.
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The course provides an overview of the European Union in its historical, social, cultural, and political dimensions. It focuses on key contemporary challenges such as ecological transformation, the digital revolution, artificial intelligence, and social change, with particular attention to their impact on politics and education in Europe. The course involves 15 hours of lectures and 15 hours of independent study (1 ECTS). |
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Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Knowledge
Identify the most significant contemporary challenges facing the European Union in relation to the environmental and energy transition, the digital revolution, the development of artificial intelligence, and social change.
Reference: K_W13.
Explain the social and educational consequences of contemporary changes taking place in the EU and identify their links to security, competitiveness and the future of European integration.
Reference: K_W13.
Social competences
Is able to critically evaluate information, arguments and interpretations concerning the contemporary challenges facing the European Union, taking into account the reliability of their sources.
Reference: K_K01.
Recognises the importance of expert knowledge in analysing complex European issues and is able to draw on it when dealing with problems requiring specialist knowledge.
Reference: K_K02.
Is able to formulate and justify their own position on controversial issues relating to the development of the EU, taking into account the limitations of their own knowledge and competing arguments.
Reference: K_K01, K_K02.
Assessment criteria
1. Rules for passing the course
The requirements for passing the course are as follows:
– attendance at classes – one absence per semester is permitted; unexcused absences exceeding this limit will result in a ‘Fail’ (NK) mark and the need to retake the course;
– achieving at least 60 per cent of the marks in the final test.
The final mark is determined on the basis of the result of the final test, which accounts for 100% of the mark.
The use of AI tools and technologies supporting language processing is permitted only with the lecturer’s consent and following agreement on the scope of their use. The use of AI tools without the lecturer’s consent is treated as a breach of the principles of independent study and results in a fail mark.
2. Assessment methods
Final test
Description: a written test assessing knowledge and understanding of the most important contemporary challenges facing the European Union discussed during the course, in particular the ecological and energy transition, the digital revolution, the development of artificial intelligence, social and demographic changes, and their implications for education, security and the future of European integration. The test also includes short problem-based questions requiring analysis, critical evaluation of information and justification of answers.
Weighting in the final mark: 100 per cent.
Verified learning outcomes: K_W13, K_K01, K_K02.
3. Assessment criteria
The test is marked on a points basis. The assessment covers the accuracy of content, knowledge and understanding of the topics covered, and – in the case of problem-based questions – the ability to analyse and critically evaluate information, and to justify answers.
To pass the test, students must achieve at least 60 per cent of the available marks.
4. Grading scale
90–100 per cent – 5.0
85–89 per cent – 4.5
75–84 per cent – 4.0
70–74 per cent – 3.5
60–69 per cent – 3.0
0–59 per cent – 2.0
Bibliography
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