Boundless: Political Science-Introduction. Kindle Edition, 2013.
Heineman R.: Political Science. Prime, 1995.
McCarthy, M., O´Dell, F.: English Vocabulary in Use. CUP, 2002.
Moore, J., Storton, R.: Oxford Academic vocabulary Practice: Lower-Intermediate: B1. Oxford: OUP, 2017.
Moore, J.: Oxford Academic vocabulary Practice: Upper-Intermediate: B2-C1. Oxford: OUP, 2017.
Active participation in class and completed homework assignments. Students are allowed to miss 2 classes at the most (2x90 min.). 2 credit tests (weeks 6 and 12) and an academic presentation in English related to the study programme Political Science. Final grade will be calculated as follows: A 93-100 %, B 86-92%, C 79-85%, D 72-78%, E 65-71%, FX 64 % and less.
The development of students´ language skills - reading, writing, listening, speaking, improvement of their linguistic competence - students acquire knowledge of selected phonological, lexical and syntactic aspects, development of pragmatic competence - students can efectively use the language for a given purpose, with focus on Academic English and English for specific/professional purposes - Political Science, level B2.
Colson W.CH.: God and Government. Prime, 2001.
Minogue K.: Politics-Very short introduction. Zondervan, 2007.
Redman S.: Vocabulary in Use. CUP, 2004.
McCarthy, M., O´Dell, F.: English Vocabulary in Use. CUP, 2002.
Moore, J., Storton, R.: Oxford Academic vocabulary Practice: Lower-Intermediate: B1. Oxford: OUP, 2017.
Moore, J.: Oxford Academic vocabulary Practice: Upper-Intermediate: B2-C1. Oxford: OUP, 2017.
Active participation in class and completed homework assignments. Students are allowed to miss 2 classes at the most (2x90 min.).
1 test (presumably in week 7) and an oral presentation in English related to the study programme Political Science.
In order to be admitted to the final exam, a student has to score at least 65% as a sum of the credit test and a the presentation. Final exam = written test.
Final evaluation: continuous assessment = 50% (30% test, 20% presentation), final exam = 50%.
Final assessment scale: A 100 -93%, B 92-86%, C 85-79%, D 78-72%, E 71-65%, FX 64% and less
English language, B2 level (CEFR).
The development of students´ language skills - reading, writing, listening, speaking, improvement of their linguistic competence - students acquire knowledge of selected phonological, lexical and syntactic aspects, development of pragmatic competence - students can efectively use the language for a given purpose, with focus on Academic English and English for specific/professional purposes - Political Science, level B2.
The workload of students is divided between:
Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 40% of the student's workload; Group work (presentations or other activities), which accounts for 15% of the student's workload; Individual consultations, which account for 5% of the student's workload; Self-study, which accounts for 30% of the student's workload; and Assessment, which accounts for 10% of the student's workload.
Active participation in class, completion of the semester assignment, and a final assessment (final semester-long written examination) are prerequisites for the grade in the course. The final grade for the course is calculated on the basis of the sum of the points of the mid-term and final assessment.
The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
It is possible to earn points towards the grade for activity during the class.
Final assessment:
Written exam (max. 25 pts.; min. 13 pts.).
Continuous assessment:
During the semester, the student will write a term paper of at least 7 standard pages ( max 15 pts). The student is required to announce and consult the topic of his/her thesis with the instructor no later than 7 days after the introductory class. The thesis will be thematically related to a specific area of security of the Slovak Republic and an assessment of the history, development, milestones and current state of the sector, through which the student will make his/her own analysis and assessment of the current situation, potential development of the sector, its comparison with selected countries and current shortcomings.
Slovak language; English language
Introduction to the issue of state security policy, basic concepts and definitions;
2. The state as a dominant actor in international relations and state security strategy;
3. Security measures and objectives;
4. National security strategy and security threat analysis;
5. Security and diplomacy, ethical dilemmas in security;
6. Security policy and public opinion;
7. The evolution of views on security in international relations theory;
8. An outline of the current theoretical understanding of international security;
9. Security threats and other basic problems of international security;
10. Security policy and respect for human rights
11. New understanding (privatization) of security and contemporary international security issues;
12. Security threats today;
13. Information protection and classification levels;
14. Protection of information in international structures.
To introduce students to the past, present and future security policy of the state as a phenomenon and subject of international law. After the course, the student should be able to orient himself/herself in the theoretical background and terminological reality of the theory and practice of security policy issues.
Understand and critically apply professional terminology to practice. Further, acquire the ability to
adequately argue and apply the acquired knowledge in the formation of attitudes to current security
issues in relation to the Slovak Republic and vice versa. Students will learn to define security policy
and theories of security, identify security threats and risks, analyze security strategies and address
security problems and risks.
1. BUZKOVÁ, K. 2006. Fitness jóga. Praha: Grada. 167 s.
2. ČECHOVSKÁ, I., MILEROVÁ, H., NOVOTNÁ, V. Aqua-fitness. Praha: Grada. 136 s.
3. EVANS, M ., HUDSON, J., TUCKER, P. 2001. Umění harmonie: meditace, jóga, tai-či, strečink. 192 s.
4. JARKOVSKÁ, H., JARKOVSKÁ, M. 2005. Posilováni s vlastním tělem 417 krát jinak. Praha: Grada. 209 s.
5. KOVAŘÍKOVÁ, K. 2017. Aerobik a fitness. Karolium, 130 s.
Completion: passed
Condition for successful course completion:
- active participation in line with the study rule of procedure and course guidelines
- effective performance of all tasks- aerobics, water exercise, yoga, Pilates and others
Slovak language
Brief outline of the course:
1. Basic aerobics – low impact aerobics, high impact aerobics, basic steps and cuing
2. Basics of aqua fitness
3. Basics of Pilates
4. Health exercises
5. Bodyweight exercises
6. Swimming
7. Relaxing yoga exercises
8. Power yoga
9. Yoga relaxation
10. Final assessment
Students can engage in different sport activities offered by the sea resort – swimming, rafting, volleyball, football, table tennis, tennis and other water sports in particular.
Content standard:
The student demonstrates relevant knowledge and skills in the field, which content is defined in the course syllabus and recommended literature.
Performance standard:
Upon completion of the course students are able to meet the performance standard and:
- perform basic aerobics steps and basics of health exercises,
- conduct verbal and non-verbal communication with clients during exercise,
- organise and manage the process of physical recreation in leisure time
The workload of students is divided between:
- Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
- Group work (presentations or other activities), which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
- Self-study, which accounts for 20% of the student's workload;
- Assessment, which accounts for 20% of the student's workload.
Summary of assessment: A: 100-92; B: 91,5-84; C: 83,5-76; D: 75,5-68; E: 67,5-60; FX: less than 60
ADAMOVÁ, K.; KŘÍŽKOVSKÝ, L.: Stručné dějiny diplomacie. Praha, 2002.
ASH, T.: Evropa, náš domov. Praha: Prostor, 2023.
CUMMNIS, J.: Kronika válek. Brno: Computer Press, 2011.
DAVIES, N.: Evropa. Dějiny jednoho kontinentu. Praha, 2000.
DRŠKA, V.; SKŘIVAN, A.; STELLNER, F.: Kapitoly z dějin mezinárodních vztahů 1648-1914.
Praha, 1994.
DVORSKÝ, T.: Čínska mäkká moc a slovenská skúsenosť. Košice: ŠafárikPress, 2022.
EŠTOK: (Ne)dávne hľadanie strednej Európy. Košice: ŠafárikPress, 2020.
FERGUSIN, N.: Válka světa - Dějiny věku nen´visti. Praha, Academia, 2008.
FIELD, J.: História Európy v malých sústach. Bratislava: Easton Books, 2020.
HARARI, Y.: Sapiens - stručná história ľudstva. Bratislava: Aktuell, 2018.
HONZÁK, F.; PEČENKA, M.; STELLNER, F.; VLČKOVÁ, J.: Evropa v proměnách staletí. Libri, 2001.
JOHNSON, P.: Zrození moderní doby. Devatenácté století. Academia, 1998.
KISSINGER, H.: Umění diplomacie. Od Richelieua k pádu Berlínské zdi. Praha: Prostor, 1996.
KISSINGER, H.: Uspořádání světa. Praha: Praha: Prostor, 2016.
KREJČÍ, O.: Geopolitika Ruska. Praha: Professional Publishing, 2017.
PEČENKA, M.: Oxfordský slovník světových dějin. Praha: Academia, 2005.
LIĎÁK, J.: Medzinárodné vzťahy a medzinárodná politika. Bratislava: SOFA, 2000.
LUŇÁK, P. (A KOL.): Encyklopedie moderní historie. Libri, 1999.
SKŘIVAN, A.; DRŠKA, V.; STELLNER, F.: Kapitoly z dějin evropské politiky do roku 1648.
Praha, 1995.
SKŘIVAN, A.: Evropská politika 1648-1914. Praha, 1999.
SNYDER, T.: Krvavé územie. Bratislava: Premedia, 2013.
VESELÝ, Z.: Dějiny mezinárodních vztahů. Plzeň: Encyklopédie, 2007.
VESELÝ, Z.: Mezinárodní vztahy v zrcadle dějin. Praha: Aleš Čeněk, 2020.
VESELÝ, Z.: Přehled dějin mezinárodních vztahu. Praha: VŠE, 2004.
Final assessment:
Final exam (max. 25 points, min. 13 points).
Continuous assessment:
Students make a 10 - 20 minute long presentation on the selected topic (max 15 points). This presentation is a prerequisite for admitting to the final exam.
Summary of assessments:
A: 40-38; B: 37-34; C: 33-30; D: 29-27; E: 26-24; FX: less than 24
Slovak
IR since the Ancient times, IR of Medieval, Age of overseas discoveries, religious conflicts and the Thirty Years' War, IR during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, IR after the Congress of Vienna, the main problems of the IR in the second half of the 19th century, structural problems before the World War I.
The aim of the course is to acknowledge students with the most important events that formed international relations (IR) until 1914. After completing the course, students can describe and interpret the most important events in the historical development of international relations until the 20th century.
ALLISON, G.: Osudová past: Spojené státy versus Čína a Thúkýdidovo poučení z dějin. Praha: Prostor, 2018.
APPLEBAUMOVÁ, A.: Železná opona. Podrobení východní Evropy 1944-1956. Praha, 2014.
ASH, T.: Evropa, náš domov. Praha: Prostor, 2023.
BESANÇON, A.: Nemoc století. Komunismus, nacismus a holokaust. Themis, 2000.
BRADLEY, J. F. N.: Válka a mír po roce 1945. Dějiny vztahů mezi Sovětským svazem a Západem. Praha, 1994.
BROWN, A.: Vzestup a pád komunismu. Jota, 2011.
DVORSKÝ, T.: Čínska mäkká moc a slovenská skúsenosť. Košice: ŠafárikPress, 2022.
EICHLER, J.: Od Sarajeva po Hirošimu. Karolinum, 2013.
EICHLER, J.: Od Hirošimy po Bělehrad. Karolinum, 2014.
EŠTOK: (Ne)dávne hľadanie strednej Európy. Košice: ŠafárikPress, 2020.
FERGUSON, N.: Válka světa. Dějiny věku nenávisti. Praha, 2008.
GADDIS, J. L.: Studená vojna. Slovart, 2006.
GAYER, M.; FITZPATRICKOVÁ (EDS.): Za obzor totalitarismu. Srovnání stalinismu a nacizmu. Praha, 2012.
GILBERT, F.; LARGE, D. C.: Konec evropské éry. Dějiny Evropy 1890-1990. Mladá Fronta, 2003.
HOREMUŽ, M.: Politický vývoj Ruskej federácie po roku 1991. ISBN 978-80-570-3685-2.
JOHNSON, P.: Dějiny 20. století. Rozmluvy, 1991.
JUDT, T.: Povojnová Európa. Bratislava: Slovart, 2007.
KATUNINEC, M.: Fašizmus, národný socializmus a komunizmus. Veda, 2009.
KISSINGER, H.: Umění diplomacie. Od Richelieua k pádu Berlínské zdi. Praha: Prostor, 1996.
KISSINGER, H.: Uspořádání světa. Praha: Praha: Prostor, 2016.
LIĎÁK, J.: Medzinárodné vzťahy a medzinárodná politika. Bratislava: SOFA, 2000.
MAZOWER, M.: Dark Continent: Europe's Twentieth Century. London: Penguin Books, 1999.
NÁLEVKA, V.: Čas soumraku, Rozpad koloniálních impérií po druhé světové válce. Praha, 2004.
NÁLEVKA, V.: Horké krize studené války. Vyšehrad, 2010.
NÁLEVKA, V.: Světová politika ve 20. století (I. a II. diel). Praha: Aleš Skřivan, 2000.
VESELÝ, Z.: Dějiny mezinárodních vztahů. Plzeň, 2007.
PACNER, K.: Osudové okamžiky XX. století. Praha, 2011.
RICHTER, K.; CÍLEK, R.; BÍLEK, J.: Cesty k moci. 1917, 1933, 1948. Themis, 2004.
SCHULZE, K. E.: Arabsko-izraelský konflikt. CPress, 2012.
SNYDER, T.: Krvavé země. Evropa mezi Hitlerem a Stalinem. Prostor, 2013.
SOLONIN, M.: Vymývaní mozků. Zfalšované dějiny sovětsko-německé války. Naše vojsko, 2011.
SUVOROV, V.: Všechno bylo jinak aneb kdo začal druhou světovou válku. Naše vojsko, 2008.
ŠLACHTA, M.: Ohniska napětí ve světě. Praha, 2007.
TEPLÍK, T.: Evropská diplomacie v historických souvislostech. Praha: Impronta, 2008.
VESELÝ, Z.: Mezinárodní vztahy v zrcadle dějin. Praha: Aleš Čeněk, 2020.
VYKOUKAL, J.; LITERA, B.; TEJCHMAN, M.: Východ. Vznik, vývoj a rozpad sovětského bloku 1944-1989. Libri, 2000.
Final assessment:
Final exam (max. 25 points, min. 13 points).
Continuous assessment:
Students make a 10 - 20 minute long presentation on the selected topic (max 15 points). This presentation is a prerequisite for admitting to the final exam.
Summary of assessments:
A: 40-38; B: 37-34; C: 33-30; D: 29-27; E: 26-24; FX: less than 24
Slovak
World War I. and the establishment of the Versailles System, Determinants of IR in the 1920s and 30s, World War II, Anti-Hitler coalition and the foundations of post-war development, The decolonization process and its consequences, the Cold War and the bipolar era of IR, Détente period and the collapse of the Soviet bloc, The main trends in the development of international relations after the end of the Cold War.
Students will be acknowledged with the most important events that formed international relations in the 20th century. After completing course student will be able to describe and to interpret the most important events of international politics of the 20th century in the context of their impact on the formation of the modern international relations.
The workload of students is divided between:
Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 40% of the student's workload;
Group work (presentations), which accounts for 15% of the student's workload; Individual consultations, which account for 5% of the student's workload;
Self-study, which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
Assessment (written test and oral exam), which accounts for 10% of the student's workload.
• DANICS, Š. – TEJCHMANOVÁ, L.: Extremismus, radikalismus, populismus a euroskepticismus. Praha: Univerzita Jana Amose Komenského, 2017
• VEGRICHTOVÁ, B.: Extremismus a společnost (3 . vydanie). Plzeň: Aleš Čeněk, 2023
• DANICS, Š. – KAMÍN, T.: Extremismus, rasismus a antisemitizmus. Praha: Policejní akademie ČR v Praze, 2008
• CHARVÁT, J.: Současný politický extremismus a radikalismus. Praha: Portál, 2007
• MAREŠ, M.: Pravicový extremismus a radikalismus v ČR. Brno: Barrister & Principal, 2003
• MIHÁLIK, J. (ed.): Storočie českej a slovenskej krajnej pravice 1918 – 2018. Bratislava: IRIS, 2019
• STÖSS, R.: Rechtsextremismus im vereinten Deutschland. Berlin: Fridriech Ebert-Stiftung, 2000
• MUDDE, C.: On Extremism and Democracy in Europe. New York: Routledge, 2016
• EATWELL, R. – MUDDE, C. (eds.): Western Democracies and the New Extreme Right Challenge. New York: Routledge, 2004
• RUMAN, J.: Príčiny vzniku a nárastu politického extrémizmu a možnosti jeho eliminácie. In: Význam a úloha aktívneho občianstva v kontexte eliminácie nárastu politického extrémizmu. Košice: ŠafárikPress, 2022
• GBÚROVÁ, M. a kol.: Výskum korelácií medzi deformáciami politického vedomia a nárastom politického extrémizmu u študentov stredných škôl Košického a Prešovského samosprávneho kraja. Košice: ŠafárikPress, 2023
• Ústava SR – Ústavný zákon č. 460/1992 Zb. – dostupné na internete
• Zákon č. 300/2005 Z. z. – Trestný zákon – dostupné na internete
• Zákon č. 301/2005 Z. z. – Trestný poriadok – dostupné na internete
Prerequisites for the award of credits and grades are:
- submission of a 10-page essay on the chosen topic (the work will be graded, and successful
passing the course, at least 51% of the total number of points must be achieved)
The student has a maximum of 2 remedial attempts.
Extra points may be earned for the activity.
FINAL ASSESSMENT:
A ... 100,00% - 91,00%
B ... 90,99% - 81,00%
C ... 80,99% - 71,00%
D ... 70,99% - 61,00%
E ... 60,99% - 51,00%
FX ... 50.99% and less.
The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
Slovak
- Extremism - terminological definition
- Politological definition of an extremist party
- Sociological understanding of extremism
- Psychological understanding of extremism
- Law and extremism
- Understanding extremism in terms of theories of extremism (features of extremist doctrines, extremist
actors, extremist strategies, typology of extremism)
- Anti-extremist policy of a democratic state
- Causes and explanatory models of extremism
- Radicalism
- Fundamentalism
- Populism
- Euroscepticism
- Far-right and far-left political parties in selected EU countries
- Screening of a documentary film
The course offers a theoretical and descriptive overview of extremism as a political
phenomenon. It deals with the terminological definition of the term, its social scientific understanding
as well as its conceptualization through the prism of theories of extremism. It also touches upon the phenomena that can
can be connected with political extremism in some way, namely radicalism, fundamentalism,
populism and Euroscepticism. Last but not least, the course is devoted to mapping
extremist political parties in selected EU countries.
Objectives:
Development of knowledge.
Introduction.
Development of skills and abilities: Ability to be able to point to specific manifestations and cases.
related to the issue of political extremism, understand its causes and outline solutions
(within a democratic constellation).
1. Pecinovský, R., Pecinovský, J.: Office 2019. Průvodce uživatele. Grada, 2019. 320 s.
2. Príručky so stručným návodom pre Office. Dostupné na internete:
https://support.microsoft.com/sk-sk/office/pr%C3%ADru%C4%8Dky-so-stru%C4%8Dn%C3%BDm-n%C3%A1vodom-pre-office-25f909da-3e76-443d-94f4-6cdf7dedc51e
3. Praktický sprievodca kancelárskym balíkom Microsoft Office 2010. Dostupné na internete: https://www.unipo.sk/public/media/15344/Microsoft-Office-2010.pdf
4. Franců, M: Jak zvládnout testy ECDL. Praha : Computer Press, 2007. 160 s.
5. Jančařík, A. et al.: S počítačem do Evropy – ECDL. 2. vydanie. Praha : Computer Press, 2007. 152 s. ISBN 80-251-1844-3.
6. Kolektív autorov: Sylabus ECDL verzia 5.0. [on-line] [citované 9.2.2010]. Dostupné na internete: <http://www.ecdl.sk/buxus/docs//interne_informacie/Sylabus_V5.0/20090630ECDL-SylabusV50_SK-V01_FIN.pdf>.
modul 1 - hardware, software, Operating System
Project prepared using a text processor.
Project prepared using a table calculator.
Project prepared in a presentation programme.
modul 5 - information and communication on the Internet
On the basis of continuous assessment and a final test focused on verification of fundamental information and communication literacy of students. The students who are holders of ECDL Certificate (all 7 modules) will be considered to have completed this course in full extent and will be given mark “A” – Excellent.
The course is taught in Slovak.
modul 1 - hardware, software, Operating System
modul 2 - processing of a text by means of text processor
modul 3 - processing and evaluation of information by table calculator
modul 4 - creation of electronic presentations
modul 5 - information and communication on the Internet
To enhance the level and to standardise the information and communication literacy of students to the ECDL standards level.
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- use the tools of MS Word word processor effectively in order to create and edit the texts, to edit the texts to the final form according to the formal requirements for text documents,
- master the principles of working with MS Excel spreadsheet, to use effectively the formulas and functions for calculations, and to present the data from tables using a graph,
- use the tools of MS PowerPoint presentation software, to create and edit a presentation.
1. JUNGER, J. et al. Turistika a športy v prírode. Prešov: Fakulta humanitných a prírodných vied PU v Prešove. 2002. 267s. ISBN 80-8068-097-3.
2. PAVLÍČEK, J. Člověk v drsné přírodě. 3. vyd. Praha: Práh. 2002. ISBN 8072520598.
3. WISEMAN, J. SAS: příručka jak přežít. Praha: Svojtka & Co. 2004. 566s. ISBN
8072372807.
Completion: passed
Condition for successful course completion:
- active participation in line with the study rule of procedure and course guidelines,
- effective performance of all the tasks defined in the course syllabus
Slovak language
Brief outline of the course:
1. Principles of conduct and safety in the movement in unfamiliar natural environment
2. Preparation and guidance of a hike tour
3. Objective and subjective danger in the mountains
4. Principles of hygiene and prevention of damage to health in extreme conditions
5. Fire building
6. Movement in the unfamiliar terrain, orientation and navigation
7. Shelters
8. Food preparation and water filtering
9. Rappelling, Tyrolian traverse
10. Transport of an injured person, first aid
Content standard:
The student demonstrates relevant knowledge and skills in the field, which content is defined in the course syllabus and recommended literature.
Performance standard:
Upon completion of the course students are able to meet the performance standard and should:
- acquire knowledge about safe stay and movement in natural environment,
- obtain theoretical knowledge and practical skills to solve extraordinary and demanding situations connected with survival and minimization of damage to health,
- be able to resist and face situations related to overcoming barriers and obstacles in natural environment,
- be able implement the acquired knowledge as an instructor during summer sport camps for children and youth within recreational sport.
1. JUNGER, J. et al. Turistika a športy v prírode. Prešov: FHPV PU v Prešove. 2002. ISBN 8080680973.
Internetové zdroje:
1. STEJSKAL, T. Vodná turistika. Prešov: PU v Prešove. 1999.
Dostupné na: https://ulozto.sk/tamhle/UkyxQ2lYF8qh/name/Nahrane-7-5-2021-v-14-46-39#!ZGDjBGR2AQtkAzVkAzLkLJWuLwWxZ2ukBRLjnGqSomICMmOyZN==
Completion: passed
Condition for successful course completion:
- active participation in line with the study rule of procedure and course guidelines
- effective performance of all tasks: carrying a canoe, entering and exiting a canoe, righting a canoe, paddling
Slovak language
Brief outline of the course:
1. Assessment of difficulty of waterways
2. Safety rules for rafting
3. Setting up a crew
4. Practical skills training using an empty canoe
5. Canoe lifting and carrying
6. Putting the canoe in the water without a shore contact
7. Getting in the canoe
8. Exiting the canoe
9. Taking the canoe out of the water
10. Steering
a) The pry stroke (on fast waterways)
b) The draw stroke
11. Capsizing
12. Commands
Content standard:
The student demonstrates relevant knowledge and skills in the field, which content is defined in the course syllabus and recommended literature.
Performance standard:
Upon completion of the course students are able to meet the performance standard and:
- implement the acquired knowledge in different situations and practice,
- implement basic skills to manipulate a canoe on a waterway,
- determine the right spot for camping,
- prepare a suitable material and equipment for camping.
Archer, C.: International Organisations. Routledge, 2014.
Baňouch, H.; Fedorko, M.: Mezinárodní organizace. Brno, 2001.
Bennett, A. L.; Oliver, J. K.: International Organizations. Prentice Hall, 2002.
Dijkzeul, D.; Salomons, D. (eds.): International Organizations Revisited. Berghahn Books, 2021.
Karlas, J.: Forma mezinárodních institucí: teoretická analýza. Karolinum, 2008.
Karlas, J.: Mezinárodní organizace. Praha, 2015.
Rittberger, V. (ed.): International Organization. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2019.
Romancov, M.: Mezinárodní organizace. Plzeň, 2011.
Waisová, Š.: Mezinárodní organizace. Plzeň, 2008.
The condition of admission to the exam is the submission and approval of the seminar paper (min. 7 pages of clear text) on a pre-agreed topic. The final exam consists of a written test and a possible oral defense of the submitted seminar paper.
Participation clause: in the case of more than two absences from seminars, the student (s) must write a seminar paper as a condition for admission to the exam, the topic and scope of which will be determined in agreement with the teacher. Its acceptance is a condition for admission to the final exam.
The course is taught primarily in a full-time form, which is supplemented by distance learning tools.
Slovak language
The main theoretical approaches to the study of IO
Historical development of IO and regimes
Tasks and functions of IO
IO - basic classification
International regimes
Case studies: UN, WTO, IMF, OSCE, NATO
The aim of the course is to acquaint the student with the basic principles of the functioning of international organizations as an important actor of international relations. After completing the course, the student is able to describe the main theoretical approaches to the study of international organizations and interpret their functioning in the current processes taking place in the world political system.
The workload of students is divided between:
Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 40% of the student's workload; Group work (presentations), which accounts for 15% of the student's workload;
Individual consultations, which account for 5% of the student's workload;
Self-study, which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
Assessment (written work), which accounts for 10% of the student's workload.
• ŘÍCHOVÁ, B.: Přehled moderních politologických teorií. Praha: Portál, 2014
• BALÍK, S. – KUBÁT, M.: Teorie a praxe totalitních a autoritativních režimů. Praha: Dokořán, 2004
• LINZ, J. J.: Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes. London: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2000
• FRANTZ, E.: Authoritarianism: What Everyone Needs To Know. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018
• APPLEBAUM, A.: Autokracia, s. r. o. Bratislava: N Press, 2024
• ARENDT, H.: Pôvod totalitarizmu. Bratislava: Premedia, 2018
• PREISNER, R.: Kritika totalitarismu. Brno: CDK, 2020
• TALMON, J. L.: O původu totalitní demokracie. Praha: Slon, 1998
• BUDIL, I. (ed.): Totalitarismus 1, 2, 3. Plzeň: Západočeská Univerzita v Plzni, 2005 - 2007
• HOLZER, J. – BALÍK, S.: Postkomunistické nedemokratické režimy. Brno: CDK, 2007
• BÍBA, J. – ZNOJ, M. (eds.): A Crisis of Democracy and Representation. Praha: Filosofia, 2017
• MOISÉS, N.: Pomsta moci. Bratislava: N Press, 2022
• HOFFMANOVÁ, H.: Útěk před demokracií. Praha: Auditorium, 2020
• TOCQUEVILLE, A.: Demokracie v Americe. Praha: Academia, 2001
• OECD, Svetová Banka, Freedom House – výročné správy o stave demokracie vo svete (Democracy Index)
The following is a prerequisite for the course: - 1 seminar presentation on the selected topic - 10-page professional paper on the selected topic (max. 10 points - formal and substantive aspects included in the evaluation) - 2 revision attempts - bonus points for activity at lectures and seminars Classification: A ... 100,00 % - 91,00 % B ... 90,99 % - 81,00 % C ... 80,99 % - 71,00 % D ... 70,99 % - 61,00 % E ... 60,99 % - 51,00 % FX ... 50,99 % and below
Introduction to non-democratic regimes - Totalitarian regimes - Authoritarian regimes - Sultanistic regimes - Case studies - Contemporary trends and political-social tendencies (crisis, disintegration, revitalization, cultivation and hope)
The course deals with the functional characteristics of democratic and non-democratic regimes and systems. It differentiates between specific types and kinds of democratic and non-democratic regimes. Using case studies, it discusses the character attributes of particular non-democratic regimes in the past and present. Maps the current democratic/non-democratic situation in the world. Last but not least, it focuses on the problem of the current crisis of democracy and outlines the potentialities of its revitalization and cultivation. Objectives: Knowledge Development: Knowledge of factual and conceptual knowledge of current and past democratic and non-democratic political regimes and systems. Development of skills and abilities: Ability to be able to analyse and interpret the basic features and character of democratic and non-democratic regimes and systems and to be able to predict societal developments in the light of the context and situation.
The workload of students is divided between:
Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 40% of the student's workload; Group work (presentations), which accounts for 15% of the student's workload;
Individual consultations, which account for 5% of the student's workload;
Self-study, which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
Assessment (written work), which accounts for 10% of the student's workload.
• POLLMANN, A. – LOHMANN, G. (eds.): Ľudské práva (interdisciplinárna príručka). Bratislava: Kalligram, 2017
• SVÁK, J. – GRŰNWALD, T.: Nadnárodné systémy ochrany ľudských práv (I. zväzok). Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer, 2019
• KREJČÍ, O.: Lidská práva. Praha: Professional publishing, 2011
• JANKUV, J.: Medzinárodné a európske mechanizmy ochrany ľudských práv. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer (Iura Edition), 2006
• STRÁŽNICKÁ, V. a kol.: Medzinárodná a európska ochrana ľudských práv. Bratislava: Eurokódex, 2013
• SVÁK, J.: Ochrana ľudských práv (v troch zväzkoch). Bratislava: Eurokódex, 2011
• PIROŠÍKOVÁ, M. – SIMAN, M.: Ľudské práva. Vybrané rozhodnutia európskeho súdu pre ľudské práva a súdneho dvora Európskej únie. Bratislava: Euroiuris, 2012
• DRULÁK, P. (ed.): Lidská práva zprava i zleva/Ľudské práva sprava aj zľava. Staré Město pod Landštejnem: Dauphin, 2023
• KOL. AUTOROV: Ľudské práva v súčasnom globalizovanom svete. Bratislava: Lonfinger, 2012
• LHOTSKÝ, J.: Ochrana lidských práv v mezinárodním právu. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2012
• OROSZ, L., MAJERČÁK, T. (eds.): Ochrana ľudských práv a základných slobôd ústavnými súdmi a medzinárodnými orgánmi. Košice: UPJŠ, 2014
• HOLZER, J., MOLEK, P. a kol.: Demokratizace a lidská práva. Středoevropské pohledy. Praha: SLON, 2014
• EVANS, T.: The Politics of Human Rights. London: Pluto Press, 2001
• Dohovor o ochrane ľudských práv a základných slobôd v znení protokolov č. 11 a 14 s Dodatkovým protokolom a protokolmi č. 4, 6, 7, 12 a 13 – dostupné na internete
• Charta základných práv Európskej únie (2012/C 326/02) – dostupné na internete
• Ústavný zákon č. 460/1992 Zb. – Ústava SR – dostupné na internete
Prerequisites for the award of credits and grades are:
- submission of a 10-page professional paper on the selected topic (the paper will be graded, and at least 51% of the total number of points must be achieved to pass the course)
The student has a maximum of 2 remedial attempts.
Extra points may be earned for the activity.
FINAL ASSESSMENT:
A ... 100,00% - 91,00%
B ... 90,99% - 81,00%
C ... 80,99% - 71,00%
D ... 70,99% - 61,00%
E ... 60,99% - 51,00%
FX ... 50.99% and less.
The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
Slovak
- Explanation of terms, origin, characteristics and categorisation of human rights and freedoms
- History of human rights and freedoms
- Contemporary form of international human rights and freedoms law
- Universal systems for the protection of human rights and freedoms
- Regional systems for the protection of human rights and freedoms
- Human rights and freedoms of the first generation - legislation, current status of observance and violations,
system of protection
- Human rights and freedoms of the second generation - legislation, current state of respect and
violations, system of protection
- Human rights and freedoms of the third generation - legislation, current state of observance and violation,
system of protection
- Options, proposals and solutions for the comprehensive content of human rights and freedoms
- Creative reading
The course offers a theoretical-prescriptive as well as a descriptive cross-section of the issues of human protection
rights and freedoms, including their historical development, characteristics, legal regulation and contemporary
status. It reflects on concrete cases of respect and violation of human and fundamental rights and
freedoms in Slovakia and the world. Through interactive discussion, it seeks appropriate solutions
of the complex saturation of human rights and freedoms.
Objectives:
Development of cognition: knowledge of the theoretical foundations of the protection of human rights and freedoms.
Development of skills and abilities: Ability to be able to point to specific failures to respect human rights and freedoms in the administration of
institutions and/or individuals and to be able to address specific legal problems related to the lack or
legal problems related to the failure to respect human rights and freedoms.
The workload of students is divided between:
Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 40% of the student's workload; Group work (presentations), which accounts for 15% of the student's workload;
Individual consultations, which account for 5% of the student's workload;
Self-study, which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
Assessment (written work), which accounts for 10% of the student's workload.
• ŠUBRT, J. – VINOPAL, J. – VÁVRA, M.: Když se řekne veřejné mínění... Praha: SLON, 2024
• LIPPMANN, W.: Veřejné mínění. Praha: Portál, 2015.
• URBAN, L. – DUBSKÝ, J. – MURDZA, K.: Masová komunikace a veřejné mínění. Praha: Grada, 2011.
• PEKNÍK, M.: Verejná mienka a politika - I. a II. diel. Bratislava: VEDA, 2008.
• PLÁVKOVÁ, O.: Verejná mienka na Slovensku v kontexte integračných procesov na začiatku 21. storočia. Bratislava: VEDA, 2017.
• ALAN, J.: Dialogy o občanské společnosti. Praha: Slon, 1995.
• BLAŽEK, B.: Tváří v tvář obrazovce. Praha: Slon, 1995.
• DINKA, P.: Slovenské masmédia. Metódy manipulácie. Bratislava: Politologický odbor Matice slovenskej, 2008.
• LESLY, P.: Public Relations. Teorie a praxe. Praha: Victoria Publishing, 1995.
• McQUAIL, D.: Úvod do teorie masové komunikace. Praha: Portál, 1999.
• ŽÁRY, J.: Public Relations. Cesta k úspechu. Bratislava: Hevi, 1995.
• Časopisy: Sociológia a Sociologický časopis
The submission of a 10-page thesis is a prerequisite for the award of credits and a grade.
A maximum of 2 remedial attempts are allowed.
FINAL ASSESSMENT:
A ... 100,00% - 91,00%
B ... 90,99% - 81,00%
C ... 80,99% - 71,00%
D ... 70,99% - 61,00%
E ... 60,99% - 51,00%
FX ... 50.99% and less.
The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
Slovak
Public opinion (definition, content of the concept, history of research). State of development of VM theory. VM
as a part of social consciousness. On some structural features of VM. Legal consciousness.
Some issues of the relationship between psychology and VM. Problems of exploring value orientations in
VM research. The sociology of VM. VM and journalism. VM and national relations research,
The division of Czechoslovakia. VM and foreign policy. VM and questions of war, peace and the army. Some
aspects of the relationship between VM and journalism. The media and their influence on the formation and status of VM. Manipulation in
mass media. Media, levels and types of media effect, violence in the media. Politological aspects
of mass media communication. VM and research findings. Public Relations. Citizens' attitudes towards
politics (politics and democracy). Unemployment, standard of living and perception of the economic situation.
Analysis of research results.
Familiarization with the theory of public opinion and the theoretical-methodological basis of its research in application to the needs of a graduate student in political science. Objectives: Development of knowledge: knowledge of the historical development of public opinion, its specifics and instruments, methodological principles in data acquisition. Understanding of the background of the relationship between politics, media, public. Development of skills and abilities: Ability to analyse the credibility of selected subjects through quantitative indicators in a specific timeframe.
Arrow, K.: The Limits of Organization. Norton, 1974.
BALÍK, S.: O demokracii a o všem, co s ní souvisí. Praha. Karolinum, 2024.
Dahrendorf, R.: After 1989: Morals, Revolution and Civil Society. London: Palgrave MacMillan, 1997.
Dahrendorf, R.: Moderný sociálny konflikt. Esej o politike slobody. Bratislava: Archa, 1991.
Dahrendorf, R.: Hledání nového řádu. Přednášky o politice svobody v 21. století. Praha: Paseka, 2007.
Fukuyama, F.: Velký rozvrat. Lidská přirozenost a rekonstrukce spoločenského řádu. Praha: Academia, 2006.
Fukuyama, F.: Politický řád a politický úpadek. Od průmyslové revoluce po globalizaci demokracie. Praha: Argo, 2018.
Fukuyama, F.: Identita. Túžba po dôstojnosti a politika hnevu. Praha : Promedia, 2O19.
Keller, J.: Sociologie byrokracie a organizace. Praha: Sciologické Nakladatelství, 1996.
Kusy, M.: Politika a inštitúcie. Bratislava: Kalligram, 2013.
Levy, D. J.: Politický řád. Sociologické nakladatelství, Praha, 1993.
Merton, R. K.: Bureaucratic Structure and Personality. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1940.
Merton, R. K.: Studie ze sociologické teorie. Praha: Sociologické Nakladatelství, 2000.
Müller, K.: Lobbing v moderních demokraciích .Praha: Grada publishing, 2010.
Tichá, K.: Podoby regulace lobbingu v zemích Visegrádské skupiny. Belianium. 2015.
Weber, M.: Metodologie, sociologie a politika. Praha: Oikoymenh, 2009.
Weber, M.: Autorita, etika a společnost. Pohled sociologa do dějin. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1997.
Weber, M.: Základné sociologické pojmy. Bratislava: Sofa, 1999.
Wolf, M.: Krize demokratického kapitalizmus. Praha: Promedia, 2024.
Slovak
-Introduction to the subject -Organisation in society, institutions
-Subjects of the political system -citizen, political parties, political movements, interest/pressure/lobby groups, mass media, state
-Classical period of sociology -organization, M. Weber's sociology of organization
-Reactions to the classical period -research on interpersonal relations (human relations)
-New perspectives on the nature of organization -the problem of change in bureaucratic organization
-Bureaucracy -Bureaucratically managed organization, paradoxes of bureaucracy, typology
-Analysis of bureaucratic dysfunctions -R. K. Merton, ritualism of bureaucracy
-Deficiencies of administration and organization -lobocracy, partocracy, clientelism, nepotism, corruption
-Current trends in bureaucracy -e-government, citizen participation, control
-Current issues in political institutions
The aim of the course is to present students with a cross-sectional picture of the development of ideas and concepts in the field of political institutions (administration and bureaucracy). The starting point is an in-depth analysis of the nature of bureaucratic organizational systems - positive and problematic features. The "unintended" consequences of bureaucracy, as a form of critique by prominent authors, are analyzed in different contexts and in the light of current trends towards the creation of specific organizational systems that correct the undesirable aspects of bureaucracy. Objectives: Development of knowledge: Knowledge of the nature and importance of political institutions for the functioning of the state and society. Development of skills and abilities: Ability to orient oneself to the problems of political institutions and their functioning through administration and the ability to find irrational aspects of bureaucracy. Ability to point out the negative dehumanising aspects of bureaucracy and to propose solutions.
Final assessment: written exam (max. 20 pts.) Intermediate assessment: semester work with output in the form of presentations and final Policy paper. (total for max. 20 pts.). Completion of the interim assessment is a prerequisite for passing the course. Opportunity to earn points towards the grade for activity during class. Summative assessment: A: 40-38; B: 37-34; C: 33-30; D: 29-27; E: 26-24; FX: less than 24
- Communication, information, media - Direct and indirect communication - Media strategies and communication techniques - Political marketing, Public relations, Media relations, Public opinion - New media, Advertising, Persuasion
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the issues of political marketing, public relations, media policy and its application in political and electoral campaigns. The student will become familiar with the issues of political communication at different levels of politics and in the activities of various political organizations. The student will acquire theoretical knowledge that will enable him/her not only to describe and explain the issues involved, but also to interpret aspects of political marketing and to participate in communication strategies. After completing the course, the student will be able to explain different approaches in the field of communication, information processing and evaluation, as well as media strategies and communication techniques.
The workload of students is divided between:
- Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
- Group work (presentations or other activities), which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
- Self-study, which accounts for 20% of the student's workload;
- Assessment, which accounts for 20% of the student's workload.
Summary of assessment: A: 100-92; B: 91,5-84; C: 83,5-76; D: 75,5-68; E: 67,5-60; FX: less than 60
BENEŠ, V.: Metodologie výzkumu politiky. Praha 2020.
DRULÁK, P. (a kol.): Jak zkoumat politiku. Portál, 2008.
ECO, U.: Jak napsat diplomovou práci. Olomouc, 1997.
KATUŠČÁK, D.: Ako písať vysokoškolské a kvalifikačné práce. Bratislava, 1998.
KIMLIČKA, Š.: Ako citovať a vytvárať zoznamy bibliografických odkazov. Bratislava, 2002.
OCHRANA, F.: Metodologie, metody a metodika vědeckého výzkumu. Praha 2019.
ONDREJKOVIČ, P.: Úvod do metodológie sociálnych vied. Bratislava, 2005.
SILBERGH, D. M.: Doing Dissertations in Politics: A Student Guide. London, 2001.
SILVERMAN, D.: Ako robiť kvalitatívny výskum. Bratislava, 2005.
ŠANDEROVÁ, J.: Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách. Praha, 2005.
Relevant literature to the content of the thesis.
Ongoing consultation with the supervisor of the bachelor thesis. Teaching of the subject is primarily in a face-to-face form, which is supplemented by distance learning tools.
Slovak
Selection of the topic, bibliographic research of information sources relevant to the topic of the chosen thesis, preparation of the outline of the thesis, arrangement and sorting of information material, drafting of the text, formal editing of the thesis, drafting of the manuscript and final editing of the thesis.
The student will use the knowledge acquired by completing the course, but also during the study of the field in the form of preparation, independent processing and final defense of the final thesis.
The workload of students is divided between:
Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 40% of the student's workload; Group work (presentations), which accounts for 15% of the student's workload;
Individual consultations, which account for 5% of the student's workload;
Self-study, which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
Assessment (written test), which accounts for 10% of the student's workload.
• BALOG, B. – KROŠLÁK, D. – SURMAJOVÁ, Ž.: Teória štátu a práva. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer, 2020
• JÚDA, V.: Teória práva. Banská Bystrica: UMB PF, 2011.
• KROŠLÁK, D. – ŠMIHULA, D.: Základy teórie štátu a práva. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer (Iura Edition), 2013
• FÁBRY, B. – KASINEC, R. – TURČAN, M.: Teória práva. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer, 2019
• ŠMIHULA, D.: Teória štátu a práva. Bratislava: Epos, 2010
• PROCHÁZKA, R. - KÁČER, M.: Teória práva. Bratislava: C. H. Beck, 2013
Classification:
- written exam - 2 remedial attempts in the written exam
- bonus points for activity
FINAL ASSESSMENT:
A ... 100,00% - 91,00%
B ... 90,99% - 81,00%
C ... 80,99% - 71,00%
D ... 70,99% - 61,00%
E ... 60,99% - 51,00%
FX ... 50.99% and less.
The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
Slovak language.
1. Legal Science and Theory of Law
2. The concept of law and sources of law
3. The formation of law
4. Interpretation of law
5. Legal system
6. Legal norm
7. Implementation and application of law
8. Selected branches of law I.
9. Selected branches of law II.
10. Origin of the State
11. The State and its features
12. Types of states
13. State structure
14. State institutions
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the theoretical-methodological foundations of law, to introduce the different approaches to understanding the concept of law and to identify the different systems of law, methods of legal interpretation and legal argumentation. At the same time to familiarize students with the issues of the state, its features, structure and typology. Objectives. Knowledge of the state apparatus and its specificities. Development of skills and abilities: Ability to be able to point out a specific wrongful act of an institution or individual and ensure that the problem is reflected and addressed. Ability to understand the state system and how it is structured.
The workload of students is divided between:
Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 40% of the student's workload; Group work (presentations or other activities), which accounts for 15% of the student's workload; Individual consultations, which account for 5% of the student's workload; Self-study, which accounts for 30% of the student's workload; and Assessment, which accounts for 10% of the student's workload.
• BURTON, J.: Conflict Resolution: The Human Dimension. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990.
• CEDERMAN, L.-E., GLEDITSCH, K. S.: Inequality, Grievances, and Civil War. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2013.
• DIEHL, P. F., BALAS, A.: Peace Operations. Cambridge: Polity Press, 2021.
• FISHER, R., URY, W.: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. New York: Penguin, 2011.
• GALTUNG, J.: Peace by Peaceful Means: Peace and Conflict, Development and Civilization. Oslo: PRIO, 1996.
• KAUFMAN, S. J.: Modern Hatreds: The Symbolic Politics of Ethnic War. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2001.
• KAZANSKÝ, R.: Teoretické východiska skúmania konfliktov. Banská Bystrica: Belianum, 2015.
• KOLLER, P.: Conflict Theory and Society. London: Routledge, 2022.
• RAMSBOTHAM, O., WOODHOUSE, T., MIALL, H.: Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Cambridge: Polity, 2016.
• RICHMOND, O. P.: The Transformation of Peace. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.
• WALTZ, K.: Man, the State, and War: A Theoretical Analysis. New York: Columbia University Press, 2001.
The prerequisite for successful passing in the course is active participation in class and obtaining a sufficient number of points for the interim assessment (activity in meetings, presentation/analysis) and the final assessment (final examination). The final grade for the course will be calculated based on the sum of the midterm and final assessment scores.
The student is allowed a maximum of two absences. In the case of more than two absences, the student does not meet the requirements for successful completion of the course. In the event of any attendance problems, the student shall, on his/her own initiative, contact the instructor with information about his/her absence.
The course is taught primarily in a physical format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
Opportunity to earn points towards the grade for activity during class.
Final assessment:
Examination (max. 20 pts.).
Continuous assessment:
Once during the semester (according to the Schedule), the student will prepare a 20-minute presentation on a selected conflict in MV (max. 10 pts.) and will also be active in completing several interactive assignments (10 pts.). In the presentation, the student will focus on the theoretical aspect of the conflict, its phases, parties, typology, solutions, including justification of the adequacy of the choice of a particular conflict resolution. The student is required to write the topic of his/her presentation in the table "Seminar Schedule" no later than 7 days after the introductory class. Passing the midterm evaluation is a condition of the student's admission to the course examination. In the event that a student does not attend the seminar at which he/she is to present the selected topic, he/she is obliged to notify the course lecturers and to arrange a replacement with the students in the study group whose presentation follows (see Schedule). Opportunity to earn points towards the grade for activity during class and bonus assignments. Student is allowed a maximum of 2 absences.
Presentations will also take into account the overall presentation and the form of the presentation, which should approximate the lecture output in form and content.
Summary of assessment:
A: 40-38; B: 37-34; C: 33-30; D: 29-27; E: 26-24; FX: less than 24
Slovak language; English language.
1. Introduction to conflict theory: definition, classification and basic concepts;
2. Historical development of conflict theory in international relations;
3. Main approaches to conflict analysis: realist, liberalist, constructivist and critical perspectives;
4. Typology of conflicts: ethnic, religious, political and economic conflicts;
5. Factors of conflict escalation and de-escalation;
6. The role of non-state actors in conflicts;
7. International organisations and their role in conflict resolution;
8. Peace processes and conflict resolution strategies;
9. Conflict transformation and peacebuilding;
10. Hybrid threats and new forms of conflict in the 21st century;
11. Analysis of selected conflict case studies;
12. International law and conflict resolution;
13. The future of international conflicts and challenges for global security.
BENCE, M. et al. 2005. Plávanie. Banská Bystrica: FHV UMB. 198s. ISBN 80-8083-140-8.
[online] Dostupné na: https://www.ff.umb.sk/app/cmsFile.php?disposition=a&ID=571
BUZKOVÁ, K. 2006. Fitness jóga, harmonické cvičení těla I duše. Praha: Grada. ISBN 8024715252.
JARKOVSKÁ, H, JARKOVSKÁ, M. 2005. Posilování s vlastním tělem 417 krát jinak. Praha: Grada. ISBN 9788024757308.
KAČÁNI, L. 2002. Futbal:Tréning hrou. Bratislava: Peter Mačura – PEEM. 278s. ISBN
8089197027.
KRESTA, J. 2009. Futsal.Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 112s. ISBN 9788024725345.
LAWRENCE, G. 2019. Power jóga nejen pro sportovce. Brno: CPress. ISBN 9788026427902.
SNER, Wolfgang. 2004. Posilování ve fitness. České Budějovice: Kopp. ISBN 8072322141.
STACKEOVÁ, D. 2014. Fitness programy z pohledu kinantropologie. Praha: Galén. ISBN 9788074921155.
VOMÁČKO, S. BOŠTÍKOVÁ, S. 2003. Lezení na umělých stěnách. Praha: Grada. 129s. ISBN
8024721743.
Min. 80% of active participation in classes.
Slovak language
Brief outline of the course:
The Institute of physical education and sport at the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University offers 20 sports activities aerobics; aikido, basketball, badminton, body-balance, body form, bouldering, floorball, yoga, power yoga, pilates, swimming, fitness, indoor football, SM system, step aerobics, table tennis, chess, volleyball, tabata, cycling.
Additionally, the Institute of physical education and sport at the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University offers winter courses (ski course, survival) and summer courses (aerobics by the sea, rafting on the Tisza River) with an attractive programme, sports competitions with national and international participation.
Sports activities in all their forms prepare university students for their professional and personal life. They have a great impact on physical fitness and performance. Specialization in sports activities enables students to strengthen their relationship towards the selected sport in which they also improve.
BENCE, M. et al. 2005. Plávanie. Banská Bystrica: FHV UMB. 198s. ISBN 80-8083-140-8.
[online] Dostupné na: https://www.ff.umb.sk/app/cmsFile.php?disposition=a&ID=571
BUZKOVÁ, K. 2006. Fitness jóga, harmonické cvičení těla I duše. Praha: Grada. ISBN 8024715252.
JARKOVSKÁ, H, JARKOVSKÁ, M. 2005. Posilování s vlastním tělem 417 krát jinak. Praha: Grada. ISBN 9788024757308.
KAČÁNI, L. 2002. Futbal:Tréning hrou. Bratislava: Peter Mačura – PEEM. 278s. ISBN
8089197027.
KRESTA, J. 2009. Futsal.Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 112s. ISBN 9788024725345.
LAWRENCE, G. 2019. Power jóga nejen pro sportovce. Brno: CPress. ISBN 9788026427902.
SNER, Wolfgang. 2004. Posilování ve fitness. České Budějovice: Kopp. ISBN 8072322141.
STACKEOVÁ, D. 2014. Fitness programy z pohledu kinantropologie. Praha: Galén. ISBN 9788074921155.
VOMÁČKO, S. BOŠTÍKOVÁ, S. 2003. Lezení na umělých stěnách. Praha: Grada. 129s. ISBN
8024721743.
active participation in classes - min. 80%.
Slovak language
Brief outline of the course:
The Institute of physical education and sport at the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University offers 20 sports activities aerobics; aikido, basketball, badminton, body-balance, body form, bouldering, floorball, yoga, power yoga, pilates, swimming, fitness, indoor football, SM system, step aerobics, table tennis, chess, volleyball, tabata, cycling.
Additionally, the Institute of physical education and sport at the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University offers winter courses (ski course, survival) and summer courses (aerobics by the sea, rafting on the Tisza River) with an attractive programme, sports competitions with national and international participation.
Sports activities in all their forms prepare university students for their professional and personal life. They have a great impact on physical fitness and performance. Specialization in sports activities enables students to strengthen their relationship towards the selected sport in which they also improve.
The workload of students is divided between:
Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 40% of the student's workload; Group work (presentations), which accounts for 0% of the student's workload; Individual consultations, which account for 20% of the student's workload;
Self-study, which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
Assessment (written test), which accounts for 10% of the student's workload.
• GIBA, M. a kol.: Ústavné právo. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer, 2019
• PALÚŠ, I. a kol.: Ústavné právo Slovenskej republiky. Košice: UPJŠ, 2016
• BRÖSTL, A. (ed.): Ústavné právo Slovenskej republiky. Plzeň: Aleš Čeněk, 2015
• ČIČ, M. (ed.): Komentár k Ústave Slovenskej republiky. Bratislava: Eurokódex, 2012
• DRGONEC, J.: Ústava Slovenskej republiky. Komentár. Šamorín: Heuréka, 2012
• OROSZ, L. – SVÁK, J. – BALOG, B.: Základy teórie konštitucionalizmu. Bratislava:
Eurokódex, 2011
• CIBULKA, Ľ. a kol.: Ústavné právo Slovenskej republiky (štátoveda). Bratislava: PraF UK,
2013
- Constitutional Act No. 460/1992 Coll. - Constitution of the Slovak Republic - available on the Internet
- Act No. 180/2014 Coll. on the conditions of exercising the right to vote and on amendments to the
of certain acts - available on the Internet
- Act No. 350/1996 Coll. on the Rules of Procedure of the National Council of the Slovak Republic in
as amended - available on the Internet
Successful completion of the final written examination is a prerequisite for the award of credits and a grade
(obtaining at least 51 % of the points).
A maximum of 2 make-up attempts in the written examination are allowed.
Extra points may be earned for the activity.
FINAL GRADE:
A ... 100,00% - 91,00%
B ... 90,99% - 81,00%
C ... 80,99% - 71,00%
D ... 70,99% - 61,00%
E ... 60,99% - 51,00%
FX ... 50.99% and less.
The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
Slovak language.
- Constitutional law of the Slovak Republic - concept, subject, subjects, sources
- Theory of the constitution (typology of the constitution, functions of the constitution, principles of Slovak constitutionalism)
- Constitutional development and constitutional law aspects of the dissolution of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the establishment of the Slovak Republic
- Territorial organisation of the state and population (forms of territorial organisation of the state, citizenship of the Slovak Republic,
state symbols of the Slovak Republic, constitutional foundations of the security of the Slovak Republic)
- Fundamental rights and freedoms (constitutional concept, characteristics of groups of human rights and freedoms)
- Forms of exercising public power (forms of democracy, referendum, political parties of the Slovak Republic)
- Elections and electoral law in the Slovak Republic (concept and functions of elections, sources and principles of electoral law, stages
of the electoral process, elections to the European Parliament)
- Form of government
- Legislative power
- Executive power
- Judicial power (general courts)
- Constitutional Court of the Slovak Republic and constitutional bodies with special status
- Territorial self-government
The aim and purpose of teaching the course is to impart knowledge about the Constitution as the fundamental law of the state, to learn the basic concepts and institutes of constitutional law in the scientific-theoretical and theoretical understanding.
positivistic-interpretive.
Objectives:
Development of knowledge: knowledge of the constitutional system and the constitutional order of the Slovak Republic.
Development of abilities and skills: Ability to be able to point out specific unconstitutional actions.
institution or individual and ensure that the problem is reflected and addressed.
The workload of students is divided between:
- Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
- Group work (presentations or other activities), which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
- Self-study, which accounts for 20% of the student's workload;
- Assessment, which accounts for 20% of the student's workload.
Summary of assessment: A: 100-92; B: 91,5-84; C: 83,5-76; D: 75,5-68; E: 67,5-60; FX: less than 60
The workload of students is divided between:
- Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 50% of the student's workload;
- Self-study, which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
- Assessment, which accounts for 20% of the student's workload.
Summary of assessment: A: 100-92; B: 91,5-84; C: 83,5-76; D: 75,5-68; E: 67,5-60; FX: less than 60
The student workload is divided between:
Direct teaching (in-person and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 55% of the student's workload;
Individual consultations, which account for 5% of the student's workload;
Self-study, which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
Assessment (written test and oral exam), which accounts for 10% of the student's workload.
AUGUSTÍN, M. – DAUBNER, P. – KARAS, M.: Politológia. Bratislava, 2025.
BALÍK, S.: O demokracii a o všem, co s ní souvisí. Praha. Karolinum, 2024.
BENEŠ, V., DRULÁK, P.: Metodologie výskumu politiky. SLON. Praha. 2020.
CABADA, L. a kol.: Úvod do studia politické vědy. Praha, 2002.
HEYWOOD, A.: Politologie. Praha. Aleš Čenek, 2008.
HLOUŠEK, V., KOPEČEK, L., ŠEDO, J.: Politické systémy, Barrister & Principal. Praha. 2018
MILLER, D.: Blackwellova encyklopedie politického myšlení. Brno, 2000.
NOVÁK, M. et. al.: Úvod do studia politiky. SLON, Praha. 2023.
PROROK, V. – LISA, A.: Politologie. Pelhřimov, 2003.
ŘÍCHOVÁ, B.: Přehled moderních politologických teorií. Praha, 2000.
ŘÍCHOVÁ, B.: Úvod do současné politologie. Praha, 2002.
ŠMIHULA, D.: Úvod do teórie demokracie. Wolters Kluwer. Bratislava, 2024.
ŽALOUDEK, K.: Encyklopedie politiky. Praha, 1999.
Successful completion of a written examination is a prerequisite for the award of credits and a grade in conceptual and theory and an oral examination.
A maximum of 2 remedial attempts in total are allowed.
FINAL ASSESSMENT:
A ... 100,00% - 91,00%
B ... 90,99% - 81,00%
C ... 80,99% - 71,00%
D ... 70,99% - 61,00%
E ... 60,99% - 51,00%
FX ... 50.99% and less.
The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
Slovak
1. Political Science (definition, historical development, subject, methods and functions)
2. State (theories of the state, role of the state, current status)
3. Mechanism of government - constitutions, law, courts
4. Democracy
5. Political ideologies
6. Systems of government in a democracy
7. Parties and party systems
8. Elections and electoral systems
9. Interest groups
10. Political culture, morality and communication
11. Power and political power-sharing
12. Globalisation
The course aims to introduce students to political science in a broader context
social sciences and to offer basic terminology used within political science.
Students will be introduced to the subject matter and content of political science and will be introduced to the basic
overview of topics and approaches in contemporary political science. The central themes of the lectures will be: issues of
state, power, democracy, analysis and classification of democratic forms of government and the development and function of
of political parties and interest groups, elections and others. At the same time, students will become familiar with
definitions of key terms with which political science works.
Objectives:
Developing Knowledge: Knowledge of the professional political science terms and the basic theoretical and methodological principles political science works with.
Development of skills and abilities: Ability to think professionally in political science using professional established terminology, to be able to navigate the political environment, to be able to explain and describe a specific political situation and to forecast political developments. In general, the ability to reason and think in political contexts.
The workload of students is divided between:
- Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 40% of the student's workload;
- Group work (presentations or other activities), which accounts for 10% of the student's workload;
- Self-study, which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
- Assessment, which accounts for 20% of the student's workload.
Summary of assessment: A: 100-92; B: 91,5-84; C: 83,5-76; D: 75,5-68; E: 67,5-60; FX: less than 60
ECO, U.: Jak napsat diplomovou práci. Olomouc, 1997
KATUŠČÁK, D.: Ako písať vysokoškolské a kvalifikačné práce. Bratislava, 2004
ŽIAKOVÁ, E. - LISNIK, A. - GREŇOVÁ, K.: Návod na písanie záverečných prác. Košice, 2014
KIMLIČKA, Š.: Ako citovať a vytvárať zoznamy bibliografických odkazov. Bratislava, 2002
KIMLIČKA, Š.: Metodika písania vysokoškolských a kvalifikačných prác. Bratislava, 2005
LIŠKA, V.: Jak správně psát diplomovou práci. ČVUT, 2001
MEŠKO, D.; KATUŠČÁK, D.: Akademická príručka. Martin, 2004
SCOTT, G. M.; GARRISON, S. M.: The Political Science Student Writer´s Manual. Prentice
Hall, 2006
STN ISO 690: 1998. Dokumentácia – Bibliografické odkazy – Obsah, forma a štruktúra
SPOUSTA, V.: Vádemékum autora odborné a vědecké práce humanitního a sociálního zaměření.
Brno, 2009
ŠANDEROVÁ, J.: Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách. Praha, 2005
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL: The Writing Center. [online].
Dostupné na internete: <http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/>
UNIVERZITA PAVLA JOZEFA ŠAFÁRIKA V KOŠICIACH: Záverečné práce. online.
Dostupné na internete: <http://www.upjs.sk/pracoviska/univerzitna-kniznica/zaverecne-prace/>
VYDRA, A.: Akademické písanie. Ako vzniká filozofický text. Trnava, 2013
The successful completion of a professional written thesis of 12 standard pages with all formal and content requirements is a prerequisite for the award of credits and a grade.
requirements.
In the event that the final thesis does not meet the required criteria, the student is allowed a maximum of
2 remedial attempts to submit a corrected thesis.
FINAL ASSESSMENT:
A ... 100,00% - 91,00%
B ... 90,99% - 81,00%
C ... 80,99% - 71,00%
D ... 70,99% - 61,00%
E ... 60,99% - 51,00%
FX ... 50.99% and less.
The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
Slovak
Academic environment - its specifics and rules
Processing of academic texts - rules for the selection of the topic; information sources - their typology,
retrieval and critical analysis; specifics of reading academic texts and recording information
Styles of professional text and their specifics; basic rules for writing professional texts - strategy
structure of the text, rules for its formal editing
Citation and recording of bibliographic data
Publication ethics and the problem of plagiarism
Objectives:
Development of knowledge: knowledge of the basic rules of academic work, including current legislation.
Development of skills and abilities: Ability to write theses, qualifying papers, term papers and essays correctly.
The workload of students is divided between:
- Direct teaching (face-to-face and distance learning via LMS), which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
- Group work (presentations or other activities), which accounts for 30% of the student's workload;
- Self-study, which accounts for 20% of the student's workload;
- Assessment, which accounts for 20% of the student's workload.
Summary of assessment: A: 100-92; B: 91,5-84; C: 83,5-76; D: 75,5-68; E: 67,5-60; FX: less than 60