AHLBERG, Micah: The OSINT Handbook: Red Team OSINT Guide. Independently Published, 2021. BAEZNER, Marie: Cyber Warfare and Cyber Intelligence: Strategies, Tactics, and Policy Implications. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2022. BARKER, Martin: News, Ideology, and Power. London: Routledge, 1991. BAZZELL, Michael: Open Source Intelligence Techniques: Resources for Searching and Analyzing Online Information. Bloomington: Independently Published, 2023. BELLINGCAT Investigative Team: We Are Bellingcat: An Intelligence Agency for the People. London: Bloomsbury, 2021. BENKLER, Yochai – FARIS, Robert – ROBERTS, Hal: Network Propaganda: Manipulation, Disinformation, and Radicalization in American Politics. New York: Oxford University Press, 2018. BERGER, J.M. – MORGAN, Jonathon: The ISIS Twitter Census: Defining and Disrupting the Jihadist Presence on Social Media. Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution Press, 2015. BERINSKY, Adam J.: Political Rumors: Why We Accept Misinformation and How to Fight It. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2022. BISHOP, T.J.: Open Source Intelligence Methods and Tools: A Practical Guide to Online Intelligence. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2020. BLUMLER, Jay G. – KAVANAGH, Dennis: The Third Age of Political Communication. Cambridge: Polity Press, 1999. CASEY, Eoghan: Handbook of Digital Forensics and Investigation. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2020. CLARKE, Richard A. – KNAKE, Robert: The Fifth Domain: Defending Our Country, Our Companies, and Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats. New York: Penguin Press, 2020. DUFOUR, Benjamin: Cyber OSINT: Intelligence Gathering in the Age of Disinformation. New York: Routledge, 2021. ESSER, Frank – PFETSCH, Barbara: Comparing Political Communication: Theories, Cases, and Challenges. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004. FARKAS, Johan – SCHOU, Jannick: Post-Truth, Fake News, and Democracy: Mapping the Politics of Falsehood. New York: Routledge, 2019. GALEOTTI, Mark: We Need to Talk About Putin: Why the West Gets Him Wrong, and How to Get Him Right. London: Ebury Press, 2019. GILES, Keir: Russia’s 'New' Tools for Confronting the West: Continuity and Innovation in Moscow’s Exercise of Power. London: Chatham House, 2016. HULCOOP, Adam – SCOTT-RAILTON, John: Digital Battlefield: OSINT and Geopolitical Investigations. New York: Routledge, 2020. JOLLEY, Daniel – DOUGLAS, Karen M.: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories. London: Routledge, 2022. KATZ, Rita: ISIS: The Digital Caliphate. New York: Columbia University Press, 2018. KOTLER, Philip – KARTAJAYA, Hermawan – SETIAWAN, Iwan: Marketing 4.0: Moving from Traditional to Digital. Hoboken: Wiley, 2017. LOCK, Andrew – HARRIS, Phil: Political Marketing and the Future of Politics. New York: Routledge, 2010. LUCAS, Edward: The New Cold War: Putin's Russia and the Threat to the West. London: Bloomsbury, 2015. MAAREK, Philippe J.: Political Marketing and Communication. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. MILLER, Carl: The Death of the Gods: The New Global Power Grab. London: William Heinemann, 2018. NEGRINE, Ralph: The Transformation of Political Communication: Continuities and Changes in Media and Politics. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008. NIMMO, Dan: Political Communication and Public Opinion in America. Santa Barbara: ABC-Clio, 2001. NYHAN, Brendan – REIFLER, Jason: Misinformation and Fact-Checking in American Politics. New York: Oxford University Press, 2015. ORREN, Gary – THURBER, James A.: Media and Momentum: The New Media World and Presidential Politics. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield, 1997. OWAD, Robert: OSINT Techniques and Tools for Investigators. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2022. PECK, Sherri: Hunting Cyber Criminals: OSINT and Digital Evidence for Law Enforcement, Security, and Intelligence Analysts. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2017. RID, Thomas: Active Measures: The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2020. RID, Thomas: Active Measures: The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2020. SCAMMELL, Margaret: Consumer Democracy: The Marketing of Politics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2014. SINGER, P.W. – BROOKING, Emerson: LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2018. SINGER, P.W. – BROOKING, Emerson: LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2018. SKOPIK, Florian: Collaborative Cyber Threat Intelligence: Detecting and Mitigating Advanced Persistent Threats. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2017. STROMBÄCK, Jesper – KAID, Lynda Lee: The Handbook of Election News Coverage Around the World. New York: Routledge, 2008. TOUNSI, Wassim – RAIS, Anissa: Cyber-Vigilance and Digital Trust: Cyber Security in the Era of Cloud Computing and IoT. 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The prerequisite for a course grade is active participation in class and obtaining a sufficient number of points for the interim assessment (activity in meetings, interim reports) and the final assessment (final thesis/policy brief). The final grade for the course will be calculated based on the sum of the interim 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. Opportunity to earn points toward the grade for activity during class. Final grade: The final grade will be based on a term paper (policy brief) that students will turn in at the end of the semester (max. 20 points; min. 12 points). The seminar paper should be between 10 and 15 pages in length and should meet the formal requirements of an academic thesis. In addition to describing the issue, it will also analyse the content and provide a set of recommendations, with an emphasis on the level of good and bad practices. The structure and details should correspond to the form of a policy brief. Interim assessment: Students will prepare short reports on a selected issue in political and news communication for meetings during the semester (max. 20 points). Ongoing preparation and presentation of reports (five reports total during the semester) is a prerequisite for the student's admission to the course exam. Students are also required to study the assigned texts during the semester for the seminar colloquia. A/ 40-38 points B/ 37-34 points C/ 33-30 points D/ 29-27 points E/ 26-24 points FX/ less than 24 points
1. Fundamentals of political and intelligence communication; 2. Complexity and modern challenges of the information environment; 3. Cyber and cognitive security in the context of political activities and communication (threats, actors and measures); 4. Tools, opportunities and challenges of monitoring the information environment; 5. Instrumentalization of labels and narratives in political/intelligence communication; 5. Tools, opportunities and challenges of Open Source Investigative Activities (OSINT); 6. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
Acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of intelligence and political communication and, above all, building skills in practical monitoring of the information environment. Students will navigate the online space through the course and upon completion of the course will be able to monitor the information environment through selected monitoring tools and open sources (OSINT). Skills acquired include, in particular, data collection, subsequent annotation and analysis, and comprehensive evaluation with emphasis on presentation of findings. This knowledge will, among other aspects, be essential for the use of OSINT techniques in the work of the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) specialist and security analyst.
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
Slovak language
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.
Literature relevant to the content of the bachelor thesis.
Ongoing consultations with the thesis supervisor, thesis defence.
Teaching of the subject is primarily in the form of attendance, 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 thesis outline, arrangement and sorting of information material, creation of the text, formal editing of the thesis, creation 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 work), which accounts for 10% of the student's workload.
• DVOŘÁKOVÁ, V. – KUNC, J.: O přechodech k demokracii. Praha: SLON, 1994
• KUBÁT, M.: Postkomunismus a demokracie. Praha: Dokořán, 2003
• BALÍK, S. – KUBÁT, M.: Teorie a praxe totalitních a autoritativních režimů. Praha: Dokořán, 2004
• CABADA, L. a kol.: Nové demokracie střední a východní Evropy. Praha: Oeconomica, 2008
• ŘÍCHOVÁ, B.: Přehled moderních politologických teorií. Praha: Portál, 2014
• MYANT, M. – DRAHOKOUPIL, J.: Tranzitivní ekonomiky. Praha: Academia, 2013
• STANISZKIS, J.: Postkomunismus. Brno: CDK, 2006
• BUDEN, B.: Konec postkomunismu. Praha: Rybka publishers, 2013
• CABADA, L. – HLOUŠEK, V. – JUREK, P.: Ztraceny v tranzici? Brno: Muni Press, 2013
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) - activity in the seminars in the form of the preparation of sub-tasks assigned by the lecturer The student has a maximum of 2 remedial attempts. It is possible to get extra points 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
- Potentialities for the establishment of democracy
- Regime transformation
- Stages of transition to democracy
- Old Regimes and Revolutions in Central and Eastern European Countries (a historical-political excursus)
- Transformation processes in the Central and Eastern European states
- Democracy in practice in selected European states
- The end of post-communism?
The course deals with the characteristics of non-democratic regimes and possible potentials for overcoming them. It characterizes the concepts of transition and transformation. Differentiates specific stages of transition from non-democratic to democratic regimes. Maps the democratic situation in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe after 1989. Last but not least, it sheds light on the term post-communism and its shades of meaning. It asks the question concerning the future direction of democratic practice in the selected countries.
Objectives:
Development of knowledge: knowledge of the theoretical background related to democratization processes. Knowledge of concrete historical and political practice related to the transition from non-democratic regimes to democracy in the Central and Eastern European area.
Development of skills and competences: Ability to analyse transition processes in political, social and economic terms.
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.
• BAUMAN, Z.: Globalizácia: Dôsledky pre ľudstvo. Bratislava: Kalligram, 2000
• BECK, U.: Čo je globalizácia? Bratislava. Vydavateľstvo spolku slovenských spisovateľov, 2004
• HARRIS, J.: Dialektika globalizácie: Ekonomický a politický konflikt v nadnárodnom svete. Bratislava. Vydavateľstvo spolku slovenských spisovateľov, 2017
• KALITOVÁ, K.: Sociální spravedlnost v éře globalizace. Červený Kostelec: Pavel Mervart, 2021
• HRUBEC, M.: Sociální kritika v éře globalizace. Odstraňování sociálně-ekonomických nerovností a konfliktů. Praha: Filosofia, 2008
• MEZŘICKÝ,V. (ed.): Globalizace. Praha: Portál, 2003
• EHL, M.: Globalizace pro a proti. Praha: Academia, 2001
• ŠVIHLÍKOVÁ, I.: Globalizace & krize – souvislosti a scenáře. Všeň: Grimmus, 2010
• MOISÉS, N.: Černá kniha globalizace. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2008
• HOBSBAWM, E.: Globalizace, demokracie, terorismus. Praha: Academia, 2009
• ROBERTSON, R.: Globalization: Social Theory and Global Culture. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications Ltd, 1992
- 1 presentation at a seminar on the selected topic (compulsory)
- 10-page professional paper on the selected topic (formal and substantive aspects included in the assessment) - 2 revision attempts
- bonus points for activity at lectures and seminars
Slovak
- Conceptualising the term globalisation
- The historical development of socio-economic change in the modern age to the present
- Direct and indirect impacts of globalisation processes
- The search for solutions to the problems caused by globalisation processes
The development of cognition:
Knowledge of factual and conceptual knowledge about globalization processes and their impacts on society, economy, politics, culture and environment.
Development of skills and competences:
Ability to be able to analyse and interpret the nature of the impacts of globalisation processes and to propose solutions to potential problems.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
BUZAN, B. – WÆWER, O. – WILDE, J.D.: Security- A new Framework For Analysis. Londýn: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1998.
BUZAN, B. – WÆWER, O.: Regions and powers- The structure of International Security. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2003.
BUZAN, B., WAEVER, O.: Regions and Powers: The Structure of International Security. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003.
CAMERON, L. – CHETAIL, V.: Privatizing war- Private military and security companies under public international law. Cambridge: University Press, 2013.
CLARKE, R.: Crime¬ terror Nexus in South Asia. States, Security and Non¬ state Actors. Londýn: Routledge, 2011.
COLLINS, A.: Contemporary Security Studies. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2022.
CROFT, S., LUCKHAM, R.: Critical Security Studies. London: Routledge, 2021.
EICHLER, JAN: Mezinárodní bezpečnostní vztahy. Praha, 2004
EZROW, N.: Violent Non¬ State Actors. New York: Sage Publishing, 2017.
HEFFES, E., et al.: International Humanitarian Law and Non¬ State Actors. New York. Springer, 2020.
JAKABOVIČ, L. Súčasné trendy vo vývoji súkromných vojenských spoločností a ich vplyv na medzinárodnú bezpečnosť. Banská Bystrica: Rigorózna práca, 2019.
LAKE, D., MORAVCSIK, A.: Global Security Governance. New York: Oxford University Press, 2019.
LASICOVÁ, J., UŠIAK, J.: Bezpečnosť ako kategória. Bratislava: VEDA, 2012.
MANNERS, I.: Global Politics and Security. Cambridge: Polity Press, 2018.
MARSHALL, T.: Prisoners of Geography. Londýn: Elliot and Thompson, 2016.
MEARSHEIMER, J.: The Tragedy Of Great Power Politics – Updated Version. New York: W. W. Norton and Company Inc, 2014.
NYE, J.: Understanding International Conflicts. New York: Pearson, 2017.
ROBINSON, J. A.: Why Nations Fail- The origins of power, prosperity and poverty. Londýn: Profile Books, 2013.
UŠIAK, J., NEČAS, P.: Nový prístup k bezpečnosti štátu na začiatku 21. storočia. Liptovský Mikuláš: Akadémia ozbrojených síl gen. M. R. Štefánika, 2010.
WALT, S.: The Origins of Alliances. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2013.
WILLIAMS, P.: Security Studies: An Introduction. London: Routledge, 2020.
The condition for the granting of a grade in the course is active participation in class and obtaining a sufficient number of points for the interim assessment (activity in meetings, presentations and activity in the so-called "wargaming" exercise) and the final assessment (final semester-long oral examination). The final grade for the course will be calculated based on the sum of the scores of the midterm and final assessments. 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 issues, the student shall, on his/her own initiative, contact the instructor with information about his/her absence. The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools. Opportunity to earn points towards the grade for activity during class. Final assessment: The final assessment will take the form of an oral examination (max. 20 points; min. 12 points). The dates of the exams will be announced in the academic information system in due course. Continuous assessment: During the semester, students will individually prepare a presentation (15 to 20 minutes) on a selected topic (max. 10 points). Students are required to list the topic of their presentation on the "Seminar Schedule" spreadsheet no later than 7 days after the introductory class. Presentation of the selected topic is a condition for the student's admission to the course examination. In the event that the student does not attend the seminar at which the selected topic is to be presented, he/she is obliged to notify the lecturer of the course and to arrange a replacement with the student whose presentation is to follow. In case of insufficient preparation of the presentation, the student will be given the task of reworking the assignment. Students should send their presentation to both lecturers at least 48 hours prior to their performance. Students will also participate in a joint "wargaming" exercise at the end of the semester, which will be dedicated to model roleplaying on a predetermined issue within the field of international security and international security relations. Participation in the exercise is a prerequisite for admission to the course examination. It is also an opportunity to gain additional points in the continuous assessment for the student's activity in the seminars. Students can earn a maximum of 10 points from the given activities. Summary of Assessment: A/ 40 - 38 points B/ 37-34 points C/ 33 - 30 points D/ 29 - 27 points E/ 26 - 24 points FX/ less than 24 points
Slovak language; English language.
1. Introduction to international security, basic concepts and definitions;
2. Security studies, their development and division;
3. Theoretical approaches to security in international relations;
4. Dimensions of security perception;
5. Systems of international security;
6. Theories of international relations and their approach to security issues;
7. Security theories, historical development and divisions;
8. Security threats and risks;
9. Regional security, theoretical approach, historical development of regional security, levels of security research;
10. Security supercomplexes and security zones;
11. Regional security in specific regions of the world.
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the fundamental concepts, theories and problems of international security. Students will learn to identify and analyse security challenges, distinguish theoretical approaches and evaluate the role of state and non-state actors. They will acquire the ability to assess the impact of international organizations, critically analyze security strategies, and examine current trends in global politics. Upon completion of the course, they will be able to interpret knowledge about international security in the context of contemporary security processes.
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.
The condition for the granting of a grade in the course is active participation in class and obtaining a sufficient number of points for the interim assessment (activity in meetings, presentations and activity in the so-called "wargaming" exercise) and the final assessment (final semester-long oral examination). The final grade for the course will be calculated based on the sum of the scores of the midterm and final assessments. 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 issues, the student shall, on his/her own initiative, contact the instructor with information about his/her absence. The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools. Opportunity to earn points towards the grade for activity during class. Final assessment: The final assessment will take the form of an oral examination (max. 20 points; min. 12 points). The dates of the exams will be announced in the academic information system in due course. Continuous assessment: During the semester, students will individually prepare a presentation (in form of security briefing in 20 to 30 minutes) on a selected topic (max. 10 points). Students are required to list the topic of their presentation on the "Seminar Schedule" spreadsheet no later than 7 days after the introductory class. Presentation of the selected topic is a condition for the student's admission to the course examination. In the event that the student does not attend the seminar at which the selected topic is to be presented, he/she is obliged to notify the lecturer of the course and to arrange a replacement with the student whose presentation is to follow. In case of insufficient preparation of the presentation, the student will be given the task of reworking the assignment. Students should send their presentation to both lecturers at least 48 hours prior to their performance. Students will also participate in a joint "wargaming" exercise at the end of the semester, which will be dedicated to model roleplaying on a predetermined issue within the field of international security and international security relations. Participation in the exercise is a prerequisite for admission to the course examination. It is also an opportunity to gain additional points in the continuous assessment for the student's activity in the seminars. Students can earn a maximum of 10 points from the given activities. Summary of Assessment: A/ 40 - 38 points B/ 37-34 points C/ 33 - 30 points D/ 29 - 27 points E/ 26 - 24 points FX/ less than 24 points
1. Fundamental concepts and categories of international security, the structure of development and content of international security since the 20th century; 2. The structure of the world political system and the security architecture of the world; 3. Major actors in the construction of the world security architecture, geopolitical trends and great power rivalry; 4. Regional security cooperation and architecture; 5. Current issues and the nature of globalization in the context of world security architecture, international law and security dilemmas; 6. Deterrence, arms control and disarmament; 7. Euro-Atlantic structures and their position in international security; 8. Conflict zones and case studies of global conflicts; 9. Strategic culture, prediction and security policies of states; 10. Perspectives and the future of international security relations; 11. The role of large technology corporations in security
Acquisition of comprehensive knowledge of international security issues and international security relations. After completion, students will be able to distinguish not only the fundamental terms and concepts of the issues, but also to analyze the partial levels and actions of international security actors, with an emphasis on the causes and consequences of individual phenomena.
The prerequisite for a grade in the course is active participation in class and obtaining a sufficient number of points for the continuous assessment (activity in meetings, interim reports, seminar paper/policy brief) and the final assessment (final semester-long oral 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 face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
Opportunity to earn points towards the grade for activity during class.
Final assessment:
The final assessment will take the form of an oral examination (max. 20 points; min. 12 points). The dates of the exams will be announced in the academic information system in due course.
Interim Assessment:
Students will prepare short (2-page) reports on a selected factor in international political relations for sessions during the semester (max. 10 points). Ongoing preparation and presentation of reports (a total of five reports during the semester) is a prerequisite for the student's admission to the course exam. Students are also required to study the assigned texts during the semester for the seminar colloquia.
At the end of the semester, students will submit a seminar paper devoted to one of the selected factors of international political relations (max. 10 points). The submission of the seminar paper is a condition for the student's admission to the course examination. The seminar paper should be 10 to 15 pages in length and should meet the formal requirements of an academic thesis. In addition to describing the issue, it will also analyse it and provide a set of recommendations, with an emphasis on the level of good and bad practices.
Summary of the evaluation:
A/ 40 - 38 points
B/ 37-34 points
C/ 33 - 30 points
D/ 29 - 27 points
E/ 26 - 24 points
FX/ less than 24 points
- Sharp and soft power in the 21st century
- Hybrid warfare, information warfare and cyberspace
- The ideological (and other) roots of Russian and Chinese activities in international space
- Trade war and its impact on international relations
- Sanctions as an instrument of foreign policy making
- Military diplomacy in the 21st century
- Private military companies in contemporary armed conflicts
- Energy and technological security as a factor in international relations
- Public diplomacy and culture as an instrument of soft power
- Climate change as a factor in international relations
- Sport and international relations
- NATO as a guarantor of international security?
Acquisition of knowledge of the fundamental basis of selected factors that underlie international relations today. After the course, the student should be able to explain and interpret these underlying factors, as well as be able to explain and compare the causes and consequences of conflicts and cooperation between different international actors. They should also be able to identify the differentiation of the action of different actors in the actual processes taking place in the international political environment (the roles of international institutions, the interplay between domestic and foreign policies). The student should be able to anticipate the impact of external factors (security, economic, environmental, cultural) on these policies and on international political 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 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.
CAMERON, L. – CHETAIL, V.: Privatizing war- Private military and security companies under public international law. Cambridge: University Press, 2013.
CLARKE, R.: Crime¬ terror Nexus in South Asia. States, Security and Non¬ state Actors. Londýn: Routledge, 2011.
D´ASPREMONT, J.: Participants In The International Legal System- Multiple Perspectives On Non¬ State Actors In International Law. Londýn: Routledge, 2011.
EZROW, N.: Violent Non¬ State Actors. New York: Sage Publishing, 2017.
HEFFES, E., et al.: International Humanitarian Law and Non¬ State Actors. New York. Springer, 2020.
HIGGOTT, R., et al.: Non¬ state actors and authority in the global system. Londýn: Routledge, 2000.
JAKABOVIČ, L. Súčasné trendy vo vývoji súkromných vojenských spoločností a ich vplyv na medzinárodnú bezpečnosť. Banská Bystrica: Rigorózna práca, 2019.
JAKABOVIČ, L. Neštátni aktéri v súčasných medzinárodných vzťahoch. Košice: Dizertačná práca, 2024.
JOSSELIN, D., WALLACE, W.: Non¬ state actors in World Politics. Londýn: Palgrave, 2001.
KARLAS, J.: Mezinárodní organizace. Praha: SLON, 2015.
KREJČÍ, O.: Mezinárodní politika, Ekopres Praha, 2017.
LUDERT, J.: Non¬ state Actors at United Nations. Londýn: Routledge, 2023.
MAKARIUSOVÁ, R.: Globální vládnutí a nestátní aktéři. Plzeň: Aleš Čeněk, 2015.
MARSHALL, T.: Prisoners of Geography. Londýn: Elliot and Thompson, 2016.
MEARSHEIMER, J.: The Tragedy Of Great Power Politics – Updated Version. New York: W. W. Norton and Company Inc, 2014.
NYE, J. S.: Soft Power. New York: PublicAffairs, 2004.
NYE, J. S.: The future of power. New York: PublicAffairs, 2011.
PREM, B.: Private Military And Security Companies As Legitimate Governors. Londýn: Routledge, 2020.
PŠEJA, P. (eds.): Moc a zájmy v mezinárodním systému. Brno: CDK, 2015.
SPEARIN, CH.: Private military and Security Companies and States. Londýn: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.
SUMMERS, J., GOUGH, A.: Non¬ State Actors And International Obligations. Haag: Brill Nijhoff, 2018.
TORROJA, H.: Public International Law and Human Rights Violations by Private Military and Security Companies. New York: Springer International Publishing, 2017.
YESILTAS, M., KARDAS, T.: Non¬ state Armed Actors in the Middle East. Londýn: Palgrave Macmillan, 2018.
The prerequisite for obtaining a grade in the course is active participation in class and getting 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 scores of the midterm and final evaluations.
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 lecturer 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:
Oral examination (max. 20 pts.).
Intermediate assessment:
Once during the semester (according to the Schedule), the student will prepare a 20-minute presentation on a selected non-state actor (max. 10 pts.) and will also be active in completing several interactive assignments (5 pts.). In the presentation, the student will focus on situating the selected actor in the broader context of international relations and foreign policy, its anchoring, categorization, typology, history, and potential contribution or threat to the stability of the international system. Students are required to write the topic of their presentation on the "Schedule of Seminars" spreadsheet no later than 7 days after the introductory class. Passing the midterm evaluation is a prerequisite for 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 the timetable). 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.
Evaluation Summary:
A: 40-38; B: 37-34; C: 33-30; D: 29-27; E: 26-24; FX: less than 24
Slovak language; English language.
• The categorisation of actors in international relations and their status;
• State actors vs. non-state actors;
• Non-state actors;
• Multinational corporations;
• International Non-Governmental Organizations;
• International law and norms;
• Multilateral relations and cooperation;
• Impact of culture and religion on actors;
• Individuals in IR;
• Non-state actors and conflict;
• Private military companies;
• Non-state actors and global issues;
• Non-state actors and crises;
• Current trends and potential futures; Development of actors in IR;
• Drug cartels and terrorist organizations.
The course deals with the different actors in international relations, their legal and political status. It provides a detailed characterization of both state and non-state actors in international relations. Students will learn to identify different types of actors, characterize the roles of actors in international relations, and analyze the interactions between actors. Provides and discusses specific examples based on an established typology. It also emphasizes the identification and explanation of the concept of lobbying in international relations as a way of interest group negotiation. During the course, the student will learn to better navigate current international relations and be able to identify the variety of different actors operating in international environment, their intentions, abilities, potential, position, role and influence on other actors.
Evans, G. et Newnham, J. (1998). The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations. London: Penguin
Lakic, I. (2011). English for Political Science and Diplomacy III. Podgorica: University of Montenegro, Institute of Foreign Languages.
Levin, N. (Ed). (2019). Political Philosophy Reader: An Open Educational Resource. N.G.E. Far Press.
Šuľovská, D. (2015). English for Political Scientists. A University Textbook 1. UK Bratislava.
Šuľovská, D. (2019). English for Political Scientists. A University Textbook 2. UK Bratislava.
Sutch, P. et Elias, J. (2007). International relations. The basics. London: Routledge.
Journals:
Political Science Quarterly.
Political Science Research and Methods.
Active participation in class and completed homework assignments. Students are allowed to miss 2 classes at the most (2x90 min.). A credit test (week 14) (40%), an academic presentation in English related to the study programme Political Science/International Relations (20%), political debate (40%). Final grade will be calculated as a sum of the scores obtained for the credit test (40% of the final grade) and the presentation (20% of the final grade) adn the debate (40%). Assessment scale: A 93-100 %, B 86-92%, C 79-85%, D 72-78%, E 65-71%, FX 64 % and less.
English language, B2/C1 level (CEFR).
Understanding/Using professional discourse (suggested topics: politics, power and authority, dictatorship and democracy, political systems, political parties, the nature of international relations, actors of international relations, contemporary challenges in international relations, etc.). Skills for professional and academic communication (chairing/participating a discussion/debate, presenting, describing graphs, etc.).
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 and International Relations, level B2.
Evans, G. & Newnham, J. (1998). The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations. London: Penguin
Hix, S. & Whiting, M. (2021). Introduction to Political Science. London: University of London International Programmes.
Trebits, A. (2010). EU English. Budapest: Klett.
Journals:
Political Science Quarterly.
Political Science Research and Methods.
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/International Relations. The final grade will be calculated as an average of the scores obtained for the two credit tests. Assessment scale: A 93-100 %, B 86-92%, C 79-85%, D 72-78%, E 65-71%, FX 64 % and less.
English language, B2/C1 level (CEFR).
Understanding/Use of professional discourse (suggested topics: explanations in political science, methods in political science, case studies in democratisation, voting preferences and political behaviour, interest groups and social movements, electoral systems, economic performance and equality etc.). Skills for professional and academic communication (argumentation, presenting, writing summaries and reports, etc.).
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 and International Relations, level B2/C1.
Čapková, H. et al. (2017). English for Business and Economics. Prague: University of Economics.
Evans, G. et Newnham, J. (1998). The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations. London: Penguin
Jones, L. (1996). New International Business English. Cambridge: CUP.
Lakic, I. (2011). English for Political Science and Diplomacy III. Podgorica: University of Montenegro, Institute of Foreign Languages.
Meza, M., Mayora, C. & Louis, R. (2013). English for International Trade 1.
Odborné periodiká:
Political Science Quarterly.
The International Trade Journal.
International Journal of Trade and Global Markets.
Active participation in class and completed homework assignments. Students are allowed to miss 2 classes at the most (2x90 min.). 1 credit tests (week 13) and an academic abstract in English related to the study programme Political Science/International Relations. The final grade will be calculated as an average of the scores obtained for the credit tests (50% of the final grade) and the abstract (50% of the final grade). Assessment scale: A 93-100 %, B 86-92%, C 79-85%, D 72-78%, E 65-71%, FX 64 % and less.
English language, C1 level (CEFR).
Understanding/Use of professional discourse (suggested topics: international trade, World Trade Organization, banking and financial products in international trade, globalization, cross-cultural communication, etc.). Skills for professional and academic communication (writing reports, describing and analyzing graphs, negotiation, writing emails. etc.).
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 and International Relations, level C1.
Dittelová, E. – Zavatčanová, M.: Einführung in das Studium der deutschen Fachsprache. Košice: ES UPJŠ, 2000
Braun-Podeschowa, J. – Habersack, C. – Pude, A.: Menschen. Deutsch als Fremdsprache. B1. München 2018.
Kanpp, Manfred – Krell, Gert (Hrsg.): Einführung in die internationale Politik. Studienbuch 4. Oldenbourg, München/Wien, 2004.
Bieling, Hans-Jürgen: Internationale politische Ökonomie: Eine Einführung. VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften, 2012.
Woyke, Wichard: Handwörterbuch Internationale Politik. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag, 2005.
Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung: www.bpb.de
Active participation in class and completed homework assignments. Students are allowed to miss 2 classes at the most (2x90 min.). 2 control tests during the semester, written assignments and academic presentation (PPP). 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.
German
- Introduction to the study of professional language
- Practicing grammatical phenomena of consolidation
- Communication in private and professional life
- Written communication
- Landscape and political knowledge of target countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- Work with selected professional texts in the areas: international economic relations, world economy, international organizations (WTO, OECD, etc.), international trade, international transport of goods, international labor market (labor migration), definition of international political relations, actors international relations, concepts of conflict - war - peace, state and national interest, current international relations
Developing language skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, increasing students 'language competence (acquisition of selected phonological, lexical and syntactic knowledge), development of students' pragmatic competence (acquisition of the ability to express selected language functions), development of presentation skills, etc. at B1 level with a focus on professional vocabulary for political science and international relations.
Dittelová, E. – Zavatčanová, M.: Einführung in das Studium der deutschen Fachsprache. Košice: ES UPJŠ, 2000
Braun-Podeschowa, J. – Habersack, C. – Pude, A.: Menschen. Deutsch als Fremdsprache. B1. München 2018.
Kanpp, Manfred – Krell, Gert (Hrsg.): Einführung in die internationale Politik. Studienbuch 4. Oldenbourg, München/Wien, 2004.
Bieling, Hans-Jürgen: Internationale politische Ökonomie: Eine Einführung. VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften, 2012.
Woyke, Wichard: Handwörterbuch Internationale Politik. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag, 2005.
Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung: www.bpb.de
Active participation in class and completed homework assignments. Students are allowed to miss 2 classes at the most (2x90 min.). 2 control tests during the semester, written assignments and academic presentation (PPP). 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.
German
- Introduction to the study of professional language
- Practicing grammatical phenomena of consolidation
- Communication in private and professional life
- Written communication
- Landscape and political knowledge of target countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- Work with selected professional texts in the areas: international economic relations, world economy, international organizations (WTO, OECD, etc.), international trade, international transport of goods, international labor market (labor migration), definition of international political relations, actors international relations, concepts of conflict - war - peace, state and national interest, current international relations
Developing language skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, increasing students 'language competence (acquisition of selected phonological, lexical and syntactic knowledge), development of students' pragmatic competence (acquisition of the ability to express selected language functions), development of presentation skills, etc. at B2 level with a focus on professional vocabulary for political science and international relations.
Dittelová, E. – Zavatčanová, M.: Einführung in das Studium der deutschen Fachsprache. Košice: ES UPJŠ, 2000
Braun-Podeschowa, J. – Habersack, C. – Pude, A.: Menschen. Deutsch als Fremdsprache. B1. München 2018.
Kanpp, Manfred – Krell, Gert (Hrsg.): Einführung in die internationale Politik. Studienbuch 4. Oldenbourg, München/Wien, 2004.
Bieling, Hans-Jürgen: Internationale politische Ökonomie: Eine Einführung. VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften, 2012.
Woyke, Wichard: Handwörterbuch Internationale Politik. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag, 2005.
Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung: www.bpb.de
Active participation in class and completed homework assignments. Students are allowed to miss 2 classes at the most (2x90 min.). 2 control tests during the semester, written assignments and academic presentation (PPP). 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.
German
- Introduction to the study of professional language
- Practicing grammatical phenomena of consolidation
- Communication in private and professional life
- Written communication
- Landscape and political knowledge of target countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- Work with selected professional texts in the areas: international economic relations, world economy, international organizations (WTO, OECD, etc.), international trade, international transport of goods, international labor market (labor migration), definition of international political relations, actors international relations, concepts of conflict - war - peace, state and national interest, current international relations
Developing language skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, increasing students 'language competence (acquisition of selected phonological, lexical and syntactic knowledge), development of students' pragmatic competence (acquisition of the ability to express selected language functions), development of presentation skills, etc. at B2 level with a focus on professional vocabulary for political science and international relations.
Barnet, V., Klikarová, Z., Turková, N., Vacková, J., Zolotova, G.: Ruština pro pokročilé. Praha: Leda 2007. ISBN978-80-7335-104-5
Kozlova, T. a kol.: Dogovorilis. Obchodujeme, podnikáme a komunikujeme v ruštině. Plzeň: Fraus 2008. ISBN 978-80-7238-787-8
Myronova, H., Gálová, D.: Ruština pro podnikatelskou sféru. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, Ekonomicko-správní fakulta 2003. ISBN 80-210-3258-8. Available at: www.kj.fme.vutbr.cz/studopory/RU/phrases/BusinessRussian.pdf
Vorobiev, J. P.: Osnovy politologii: Uchebno-prakticheskoe posobie. Volgograd: VolgGASU 2011. Available at: https://vgasu.ru/attachments/osn-pol.pdf
https://news.un.org/ru/, https://ru.euronews.com/tag/european-union etc.
Active seminar participation (2 absences tolerated).
2 tests, no retake, written assignments (300-500 words), home reading, mini-presentations (PPP).
Final assessment = the average of results obtained.
Grading scale: A 100–92%, B 91–85%, C 84–78%, D 77–71%, E 70–65%, FX 64% and less.
Russian Language B1
Understanding/Use of professional discourse (politics and international relations, World Food Programme, famine, wealth and poverty, political systems, political parties, UNO, EU, etc.).
Vocabulary and communication skills development (jobs, work and relationships, meetings, bussiness trips, education, leisure time, Internet, transport, international business routes, etc.)
Skills for professional and academic communication (participating in a discussion, presenting, describing graphs, etc.).
Home reading
UNO news
Students will acquire greater knowledge of the Russian language (pronunciation, grammar, termminology, language interference, etc.), basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and communicative language competence (linguistic, sociolinguistic, pragmatic), presentation skills, according to the course syllabus with special reference to topics related to their study programme.
The level of proficiency: B1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Barnet, V., Klikarová, Z., Turková, N., Vacková, J., Zolotova, G.: Ruština pro pokročilé. Praha: Leda, 2007. ISBN978-80-7335-104-5
Kozlova, T. a kol.: Dogovorilis. Obchodujeme, podnikáme a komunikujeme v ruštině. Plzeň: Fraus, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7238-787-8
Myronova, H., Gálová, D.: Ruština pro podnikatelskou sféru. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, Ekonomicko-správní fakulta, 2003. ISBN 80-210-3258-8 Available from: www.kj.fme.vutbr.cz/studopory/RU/phrases/BusinessRussian.pdf
https://ru.wikisource.org/wiki/
https://gramota.ru/
UN News in Russian: https://news.un.org/ru/
Euronews in Russian: https://ru.euronews.com/tag/european-union
Active seminar participation (2 absences tolerated).
2 tests, no retake, written assignments (300-500 words), home reading, mini-presentations (PPP).
Final assessment = the average of results obtained.
Grading scale: A 93-100%, B 86-92%, C 79-85%, D 72-78%, E 65-71%, FX 64% and less.
Russian language B1
Understanding/Use of professional discourse (education and international relations, The Russian Federation, The Slovak Republic, political systems, political parties, international trade, the
environment, etc.)
Vocabulary and communication skills development (sport, international sport events, healthcare systems, humanitarian aid, migration, etc.)
Skills for professional and academic communication (presenting, etc.).
Home reading
UNO news
Students will acquire greater knowledge of the Russian language (pronunciation, grammar, terminology, etc.), basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and communicative language competence (linguistic, sociolinguistic, pragmatic), presentation skills, according to the course syllabus with special reference to topics related to their study programme.
The level of proficiency: B1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Barnet, V., Klikarová, Z., Turková, N., Vacková, J., Zolotova, G.: Ruština pro pokročilé. Praha, Leda, 2007. ISBN978-80-7335-104-5 Kozlova, T. a kol.: Dogovorilis. Obchodujeme, podnikáme a komunikujeme v ruštině. Plzeň, Fraus, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7238-787-8 Myronova, H., Gálová, D.: Ruština pro podnikatelskou sféru. Masarykova univerzita v Brně, Ekonomicko-správní fakulta. Brno 2003. ISBN 80-210-3258-8. Available at: www.kj.fme.vutbr.cz/studopory/RU/phrases/BusinessRussian.pdf
Vorobiev, J. P.: Osnovy politologii: Uchebno-prakticheskoe posobie. Volgograd: VolgGASU 2011. Available at: https://vgasu.ru/attachments/osn-pol.pdf
https://news.un.org/ru/, https://ru.euronews.com/tag/european-union
Active seminar participation (2 absences tolerated).
2 tests, no retake, written assignments (300-500 words), home reading, mini-presentations (PPP).
Final assessment = the average of results obtained.
Grading scale: A 100–92%, B 91–85%, C 84–78%, D 77–71%, E 70–65%, FX 64% and less.
Understanding/Use of professional discourse (economy and industry, agriculture, EU agricultural policy, international organizations, international cooperation and security, globalization, etc.)
Vocabulary and communication skills development (culture, standard of living, wealth and poverty, society, politics and media, cross-cultural communication, etc.).
Skills for professional and academic communication (describing graphs, writing emails, etc.).
Home reading
UNO news
Students will acquire greater knowledge of the Russian language (terminology, grammar, etc.), basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and communicative language competence (linguistic, sociolinguistic, pragmatic) presentation skills, according to the course syllabus with special reference to topics and terminology related to their study programme.
The level of proficiency: B1/B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
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.
- POLLOCK, P. H. - EDWARDS, B. C. (2023): The Essentials of Political Analysis. Washington, CQ PRESS
- DUNN, W..N. (1994): Public Policy Analysis: An Introduction. New Jersey, Prentice-Hall
- VESELÝ, A., NEKOLA, M. (2007): Analýza a tvorba veřejných politik. Praha. SLON
- VESELÝ, A. (2009): Vymezení a strukturace problému ve veřejné politice. Praha, Karolinum
- FISCHER, F., MILLER, G.J., SIDNEY, M.S. (2007): Handbook of Public Policy Analysis. Theory, Politics and Methods.CrC Press – Taylor and Francis Group
- FIALA, P., SCHUBERT, K. (2000): Moderní analýza politiky. Úvod do teorií a metod policy analysis. Brno: BARRISTER & PRINCIPAL
- DRULÁK, P. (2008): Jak zkoumat politiku. Praha. Portal
Prerequisites for the award of credits and grades are:
- submission of a 10-page professional paper on the selected topic
- passing a written examination (both the thesis and the written examination will be scored, with at least 51% of the total number of points required to pass the course)
- activity in seminars in the form of preparation of partial assignments given by the lecturer
The student has a maximum of 2 remedial attempts (professional thesis or written exam).
It is possible to get extra points 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
- Methodology of policy analysis
- Analysis in the policy-making process
- Processes of policy communication, nature of information, relevant sources
- Historical context of policy analysis
- Framework of policy analysis , forms of policy analysis
- Functions of political arguments
- Methods for policy analysis: nature of policy problems, problem structure, types of policy models, methods of problem structuring
- Qualitative and quantitative methods for political analysis
The aim is to present students with the basic methodological and substantive tools of policy analysis in the context of key themes in the theory and empirical practice of analysis. To create an initial framework of knowledge in the field of policy analysis in order to adequately navigate the analytical space of policy with applied ambitions. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. trace the methodological framework and key issues in policy analysis, 2. work in a specific policy information environment with respect to analytical goals, 3. identify issues relevant to policy analysis and reflect on the application of appropriate tools (methods) of analysis - with respect to the subject of analysis.
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 20% 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 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 and obtaining a sufficient number of points for the interim assessment
(reports, presentation) and the final assessment (final semester-long examination) are prerequisites
for the grade to be awarded in the course. 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 face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
Opportunity to earn points towards the grade for activity during class.
Final assessment:
The final assessment will take the form of a written examination (max. 20 points; min. 12 points).
The dates of the exams will be announced in the academic information system in due course.
Interim Assessment:
During the semester, students will prepare a presentation (15 to 20 minutes) on a selected topic (max.
10 points). Students are required to enter the topic of their presentation on the ""Seminar Schedule""
spreadsheet no later than 7 days after the introductory class. The presentation of the selected topic
is a condition for the student's admission to the course examination. In the event that the student
does not attend the seminar at which the selected topic is to be presented, he/she is obliged to notify
the lecturer of the course and to arrange a replacement with the student whose presentation is to
follow. In case of insufficient preparation of the presentation, the student will be given the task of
reworking the assignment. Students should send their presentation to both instructors at least 48
hours before their performance.
During the semester, students will prepare short (3 to 5 minute) reports on a selected topic and
developments in the U.S. political situation for sessions (max. 10 points). Ongoing preparation and
presentation of reports (five reports total during the semester) is a prerequisite for the student's
admission to the course exam. Students are also required to study the assigned texts during the
semester for the seminar colloquia.
Summative Assessment:
A/ 40 - 38 points B/ 37-34 points C/ 33 - 30 points D/ 29 - 27 points E/ 26 - 24 points FX/ less than 24 points"
The roots of the American political system; On the road to revolution (pre-colonial period, colonial America, revolution, declaration of independence); Towards the Confederacy (Articles of Confederation, problems of the Confederacy); On the Road to Federation (Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Conecticut Compromise); U.S. Constitution (principles, articles, amendments, political practice); Federalism in the U.S. (theory of federalism, development of the federal idea in the U.S., new federalism, contemporary federalism, and the reality of American federalism); The U.S. and Democracy, and American Democracy Congress President Elections in the U.S. (types of elections, elections and democracy, election campaigns, turnout, political participation); American political system and ideology (emergence of the party system, contemporary political parties, liberals vs. conservatives); Courts and the Judiciary (federal courts, Supreme Court, selection of judges, court system, precedent system); Civil liberties and rights (Bill of Rights, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, segregation in the U.S., civil rights movement, minority rights, migration to the U.S., gender issues, affirmative action in the U.S.); Interests groups Public opinion and mass media in the U.S. (public opinion and democracy, influence of public opinion on U.S. policies, old and new media and their influence on U.S. policies); U.S. geopolitics and foreign policy in the 20th and 21st centuries; Modern U.S. history and its impact on current affairs of the IR
The goal of this course is to expand the student's knowledge of the U.S. political system and geopolitics. After completing the course, the student should be able to explain the fundamental background and specifics of the development of the U.S. political system, to interpret current political processes taking place in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, and to predict the development of specific U.S. policy processes on the basis of the acquired knowledge and skills.
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.
•SIKA, V. a kol.: Sociálna politika. Bratislava: EKONÓM, 2018
•DUDOVÁ, I. – STANEK, V. – POLONYOVÁ, S.: Sociálna politika. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer, 2018
•KREBS, V. a kol.: Sociální politika. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2010
•GEFFERT, R.: Sociálna politika. Košice: UPJŠ, 2009
•BLAHA, Ľ.: Európsky sociálny model. Trnava: Univerzita sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave, 2016
•ONUFRÁK, A.: Vznika a vývoj britskej sociálnej politiky. Košice: ŠafárikPress, 2021
•STANEK, V. a kol.: Sociálna politika. Bratislava: Sprint dva, 2011
•TOMEŠ, I.: Úvod do teorie a metodologie sociální politiky. Praha: Portál, 2010
•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 professional paper will be graded, and at least 51% of the total number of points must be achieved to pass the course)
- activity in the seminars in the form of preparation of sub-assignments given by the lecturer
The student has a maximum of 2 remedial attempts.
It is possible to get extra points 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
- Basic concepts of social policy
- Social policy actors
- Types and models of social policy
- Objectives, principles, instruments and functions of social policy
- Characteristics of the welfare state
- Social rights and social events
- History of social policy
- Areas of social policy: education policy, employment policy, family policy, health policy
- The social policy model of the Slovak Republic in the context of EU membership
- Screening of a documentary film and discussion of the film
- Creative reading at seminars
The course offers a theoretical and descriptive cross-section of social policy issues, including its characteristics, typology, historical development and the position of the welfare state as a guarantor - conceptualizer and implementer of social policy. It reflects specific problems related to the creation and implementation of social policy in the era of globalization in Slovakia and in the world. Through an interactive discussion, it seeks appropriate solutions to these problems.
Objectives:
Development of knowledge.
Development of skills and competences: Ability to be able to point out specific failures in the design and implementation of social policy in the era of globalisation as well as to propose concrete solutions.
APPLEBAUM, A.: Between East and West. Penguin Books, 2015.
APPLEBAUM, A.: Twilight of Democracy. Penguin Books, 2021.
ARON, R., A.: Demokracia a totalitarizmus. Praha: Alantis, 1993.
ČAPEK, K.: Spisy. Hovory s T. G. Masarykom. Praha: Československý spisovateľ, 1990.
DAHL, R., A.: Demokracia a jej kritici. Praha: Victoria publishing, 1995.
DAHL, R., A.: O demokracii. Praha: Portál, 2001.
D’ANCONA, M.: Post-Truth: The New War on Truth and How to Fight Back. Ebury Press, 2017.
FUKUYAMA F.: The End of History and the Last Man. 1992.
HAYEK, F.,A: Právo, zákonodárstvo a sloboda. Praha: Academia, 1994.
HLOUŠEK, V.; KOPEČEK, Z.: Demokracia. Teória, modely, osobnosti, podmienky, nepriatelia a perspektívy demokracie. Brno: MU a MPÚ, 2003.
HUNTINGTON S.: Střet civilizací - boj kultur a proměna světového řádu. Rybka Publishing
Praha, 2001.
LEVITSKY, S.; ZIBLATT, D.: Tyranny of the Minority. New York: Crown Publishing, 2023.
MOUNK, Y.: Lid verzus demokracie. Prostor, 2019.
POPPER, R., K.: Život je riešenie problémov. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1998.
SARTORI, G.: Teória demokracie. Bratislava: Archa, 1993.
SEKERÁK, M.: Modely a teorie demokracie. Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury, 2021.
SCHNEIDER, B.; KING, A.: Prvá globálna revolúcia. Bratislava: Bradlo, 1991.
STONE, D.: Policy Paradox – The Art of Political Decision Making. 2001.
TOCQUEVILLE, A.: Demokracie v Americe. Rozmluvy, 2012.
ZAKARIA F.: Budoucnost svobody. Academia Praha, 2005.
The condition for the grade in the course is active participation in class and obtaining a sufficient number of points for the interim assessment (activity in meetings, study of assigned texts) and the final assessment (the final semester-long oral 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 lecturer with information about his/her absence.
The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools.
Opportunity to earn points towards the grade for activity during class.
Final assessment:
The final assessment will take the form of an oral examination (max. 20 points; min. 12 points). The dates of the exams will be announced in the academic information system in due course.
Interim Assessment:
Students will study assigned text material during the semester. They discuss the texts and analyze key substantive levels together in the course seminar sessions. The student receives a midterm grade based on two activities - an activity during the discussion (max. 5 points) and the submission of an essay on the selected texts (max. 15 points). Study of the texts and discussion of their content will be carried out according to the "Seminar Schedule" table. Preparation and activity during the discussions is a condition for the student's admission to the course examination. In the event that a student fails to submit the required essay multiple times, the student will be given the task of revising the assignment in the form of a term paper at the end of the semester. Students send their word processing (essay) to both instructors at least 12 hours prior to the seminar. To be admitted to the exam, students must score a minimum of 12 points on the midterm assessment.
Summative Assessment:
A/ 40 - 38 points
B/ 37 - 34 points
C/ 33 - 30 points
D/ 29 - 27 points
E/ 26 - 24 points
FX/ less than 24 points
- Fundamental concepts and categories of democracy;
- Etymology and transformations of democracy;
- Definitions, problems and models of democracy;
- People and power in relation to democracy;
- Vertical democracy and the problem of tyranny of the majority;
- Decision Theory of Democracy;
- Competitive Theory of Democracy;
- Participatory Theory of Democracy; Elections and Civil Society;
- Managed and managerial democracy, public opinion and consensus;
- The theory of polyarchy, democratic process and political equality
Acquisition of a comprehensive knowledge of democracy issues and approaches to its study. Upon completion, students will be able to distinguish not only the core terms and concepts related to democracy, but also to interpret aspects of democracy and democratic decision-making. They will be able to explain and compare ideological concepts and their impact on the actual performance of various policies in democratic regimes and institutions.
APPLEBAUM, A.: Between East and West. Penguin Books, 2015. APPLEBAUM, A.: Twilight of Democracy. Penguin Books, 2021. ARON, R., A.: Demokracia a totalitarizmus. Praha: Alantis, 1993. BUZALKA, J.: Postsedliaci. Mamaš, 2023. ČAPEK, K.: Spisy. Hovory s T. G. Masarykom. Praha: Československý spisovateľ, 1990. DAHL, R., A.: Demokracia a jej kritici. Praha: Victoria publishing, 1995. DAHL, R., A.: O demokracii. Praha: Portál, 2001. DENNIE, M.K.: The Originalism Trap. Random House, 2024. D’ANCONA, M.: Post-Truth: The New War on Truth and How to Fight Back. Ebury Press, 2017. FUKUYAMA F.: The End of History and the Last Man. 1992. FUKUYAMA, F.: Identita. Premedia, 2019. HAYEK, F.,A: Právo, zákonodárstvo a sloboda. Praha: Academia, 1994. HLOUŠEK, V.; KOPEČEK, Z.: Demokracia. Teória, modely, osobnosti, podmienky, nepriatelia a perspektívy demokracie. Brno: MU a MPÚ, 2003. HUNTINGTON S.: Střet civilizací - boj kultur a proměna světového řádu. Rybka Publishing Praha, 2001. LUKEŠ, I.: Dějiny a doba postfaktická. Maraton, 2022. MOUNK, Y.: Lid verzus demokracie. Prostor, 2019. MOUNK, Y.: The Great Experience. Bloomsbury, 2023. MOUNK, Y.: The Identity Trap. Penguin Books, 2023. POPPER, R., K.: Život je riešenie problémov. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1998. SARTORI, G.: Teória demokracie. Bratislava: Archa, 1993. SEKERÁK, M.: Modely a teorie demokracie. Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury, 2021. SCHNEIDER, B.; KING, A.: Prvá globálna revolúcia. Bratislava: Bradlo, 1991. SNYDER, T.: Cesta do neslobody. Premedia, 2018. STONE, D.: Policy Paradox – The Art of Political Decision Making. 2001. ŠIMEČKA, M.: Obnovenie poriadku. Nadácia Milana Šimečku, 2022. TOCQUEVILLE, A.: Demokracie v Americe. Rozmluvy, 2012. TREISMAN, D., GURIJEV, S.: Spin diktátori. Citadella, 2023. ZAKARIA F.: Budoucnost svobody. Academia Praha, 2005. ZIBLATT, D., LEVITSKY, S.: Jak umírá demokracie. Prostor, 2018.
The condition for the grade in the course is active participation in class and obtaining a sufficient number of points for the interim assessment (activity in meetings, study of assigned texts) and the final assessment (the final semester-long oral 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 lecturer with information about his/her absence. The course is taught primarily in a face-to-face format, supplemented by distance learning tools. Opportunity to earn points towards the grade for activity during class. Final assessment: The final assessment will take the form of an oral examination (max. 20 points; min. 12 points). The dates of the exams will be announced in the academic information system in due course. Interim Assessment: In the seminar sessions of the course, students will present in pairs on a selected issue related to modern democracies and discuss/analyze key substantive issues together. The student receives a interim assessment from two activities - the presentation of the selected issue and a semester-long activity during the discussions. Presentation of issues and discussion of their respective subject content will be carried out according to the "Seminar Schedule" table. Preparation and delivery of the presentation and activity during the discussions is a condition for the student's admission to the course examination. In the event that a student repeatedly fails to demonstrate activity during the discussion (or fails to present the topic according to the requirements), the student will be given an assignment in the form of a seminar paper at the end of the semester. Students will send their presentation to both lecturers at least 12 hours prior to the seminar. To be admitted to the examination, students must obtain a minimum of 12 points in the continuous assessment. Students study the assigned text material during the semester as instructed.
Freedom, equality and order as dynamics of democratic societies; Ideologies in democracy; Issues of the phenomenon of power; Totalitarianism vs. democracy; Deliberative democracy and its models; Epistemic democracy and its models; Defensive democracy, delegative democracy, illiberal democracy; Postdemocracy; Challenges of contemporary democracies; Radical democratic currents.
Acquisition of a comprehensive knowledge of democracy issues and approaches to its study. Upon completion, students will be able to distinguish not only the core terms and concepts related to democracy, but also to interpret aspects of democracy and democratic decision-making. They will be able to explain and compare ideological concepts and their impact on the actual performance of various policies in democratic regimes and institutions.
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 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.
DRULÁK, P.: Teorie mezinárodních vztahů, Praha: Portál, 2003
WALLERSTEIN, I.: The Modern World-System, vol. I: Capitalist Agriculture and the Origins of the European World-Economy in the Sixteenth Century. New York/London: Academic Press, 1974
WALLERSTEIN, I.: The Modern World-System, vol. II: Mercantilism and the Consolidation of the European World-Economy, 1600–1750. New York: Academic Press, 1980
WALLERSTEIN, I.: The Modern World-System, vol. III: The Second Great Expansion of the Capitalist World-Economy, 1730-1840s. San Diego: Academic Press, 1989
WALLERSTEIN, I.: The Modern World-System, vol. IV: Centrist Liberalism Triumphant, 1789–1914. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2011
WALLERSTEIN, I.: World-Systems Analysis: An Introduction. Durham, North Carolina: Duke University Press, 2004
HOLUBEC, S.: Sociologie světových systémů. Praha: SLON, 2010
Pracovný kolektív VP: DVTR - Dostatočne všeobecná teória riadenia. Kežmarok: Torden, 2020
PŠEJA, P. (eds.): Přehled teorií mezinárodních vztahů. Brno: Masarykova Univerzita v Brně/Mezinárodní politologický ústav, 2005
Prerequisites for the award of credits and grades are:
- submission of a 10-page professional paper on the selected topic (the professional paper will be graded, and at least 51% of the total number of points must be achieved in order to pass the course)
- activity in the seminars in the form of preparation of sub-assignments given by the lecturer
The student has a maximum of 2 remedial attempts (professional work).
Extra points can 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
1. Marxism in International Relations
2. I. Wallerstein's theory of world-systems
3. Critical Theory in International Relations
4. Postmodernism in International Relations
5. Feminism in international relations
6. Conceptual Theories - A Sufficiently General Theory of Governance
The course deals with selected theories of international relations that are not covered in other courses but are relevant in terms of theoretical background. It characterizes and interprets in detail the theory of world-systems elaborated by I. Wallerstein. It explains critical theory in the context of international relations, the postmodernist current, as well as the feminist approach. Last but not least, it interprets the Sufficiently General Theory of Management (conceptual theories) as a methodology for the management of governance and power.
Objectives:
Knowledge development: students will acquire an expanded knowledge of other important and relevant theories of international relations.
Skills and Abilities Development: On the basis of the acquired knowledge, they will be able to methodologically correctly understand and reveal the processes of governance and power as well as the major political and social transformations of the present taking place in international relations, to propose possible solutions and to predict scenarios of development.
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.
BARDOVIČ, J..: Voľby a volebné systémy. Trnava: Univerzita Sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave, 2021, 160 s.
BARDOVIČ, J.: Voľby a volebný systém v Slovenskej republike. In: ČATLOCHOVÁ, I. (ed.): Vojenská osveta. 1. časť: spoločenskovedné semináre. Liptovský Mikuláš: Personálny úrad OS SR, 2020, s. 4-27.
DANČIŠIN, V.: O nedokonalosti volebných procedúr. Prešov: Reproma Prešov, 2005, 176 s.
DANČIŠIN, V.: Voľby a volebné systémy. Terminologické penzum. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove, 2014, 92 s.
DOMIN, M.: Volebné právo a volebné systémy: Druhé, aktualizované a prepracované vydanie. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer, 2021, 442 s.
DOMIN, M.: Všeobecnosť volebného právo v Slovenskej republike a jej materiálne zabezpečenie. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer, 2018, 246 s.
DOMIN, M.: Zákon č. 180/2014 Z. z. o podmienkach výkonu volebného práva: Komentár. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer, 2018, 681 s.
DOMIN, M.: Zákon č. 181/2014 Z. z. o volebnej kampani: Komentár. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer, 2019, 225 s. DOMIN, M.; BUJŇÁK, V.: Zákon o politických stranách a politických hnutiach: Komentár. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer, 2019, 420 s.
KOPRLA, M.: Volebné zákony v podmienkach Slovenskej republiky [CD-ROM]. Trnava: Acta Universitatis Sanctorum Cyrilli et Methodii Tyrnaviae Res Publica, 2011.
MACHYNIAK, J. (ed.): Dynamika regionálnej samosprávy na Slovensku – Voľby 2017: Zborník príspevkov z medzinárodnej vedeckej konferencie, 10. novembra 2017. [CD-ROM]. Trnava: Univerzita Sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave, Fakulta sociálnych vied, 2018.
ONUFRÁK, A.: Esencia „Spoločné voľby 2022“. In: DOBIAŠ, D.; DVORSKÝ, T.; RUMAN, J. (eds.): Medzi právnym štátom a bezprávím: Kam kráčaš demokracia. Košice: Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach - Vydavateľstvo ŠafárikPress, 2022, s. 179-194.
ONUFRÁK, A.: Teória a prax volieb a volebnej problematiky v podmienkach Slovenskej republiky (Habilitačná práca). Košice: Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Filozofická Fakulta 2021, 167 s.
ONUFRÁK, A.: Volebné právo v kontexte ústavodarných procesov. In: OROSZ, L.; HORŇÁKOVÁ, D.; ČERŇANSKÝ, M. P. (eds.): Ústava Slovenskej republiky a jej perspektívy. Skvalitňovanie ústavného textu a zvyšovanie autority slovenskej ústavy – reálna možnosť, alebo naivná ilúzia? Zborník príspevkov z vedeckého seminára Danišovce 23. – 25. november. Košice: Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Právnická fakulta: Vydavateľstvo ŠafárikPress, 2022, s. 202-241.
OROSZ, L. a kol.: Volebné právo. Košice: Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Právnická fakulta, 2015, 290 s.
ŠUTAJOVÁ, J.; ONUFRÁK, A.: Regional Elections to the Council of the Košice Self-Governing Region in 2022. In: Slovak Journal of Political Sciences / Slovenská politologická revue. Trnava: Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava. Vol. 24. No. 1, pp. 81-115. [online].
Zákon č. 85/2005 Z. z. Zákon o politických stranách a politických hnutiach v znení neskorších predpisov.
Zákon č. 180/2014 Z. z. Zákon o podmienkach výkonu volebného práva a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov.
Zákon č. 181/2014 Z. z. Zákon o volebnej kampani a o zmene a doplnení zákona č. 85/2005 Z. z. o politických stranách a politických hnutiach v znení neskorších predpisov.
Priebežné hodnotenie: aktívna účasť na seminároch, seminárna práca, test Záverečné hodnotenie: hodnotenie. Výučba predmetu prebieha primárne prezenčnou formou, ktorá je doplnená nástrojmi dištančného vzdelávania. 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
Lectures
1) Elections and the right to vote
a) Elections as a democratic way of selecting representatives
b) Ways of filling public functions
c) Election functions
2) Elections as a human right
a) History of elections and the right to vote
b) Active and passive suffrage
c) Principles of suffrage in a modern democratic and legal state
3) Stages of the electoral process I.
a) Announcement of elections
b) Constituency, constituencies and constituencies
c) Voter lists
4) Stages of the electoral process II.
a) Design and registration of candidates and candidate documents
b) Election campaign
c) Forms of voting
d) Checking the voting results and announcing the election results
5) Mathematical methods of counting votes and redistribution of seats I.
a) Electoral formula
b) Electoral quota
c) Electoral divisor
6) Mathematical methods of counting votes and redistribution of seats II.
a) Methods of redistribution of vacant seats
b) Electoral threshold (closing clause)
7) Majority electoral system
a) General characteristics
b) Relative majority
c) Absolute majority
8) Proportional representation system
a) General characteristics
b) Single portable voice system
9) Mixed electoral systems
a) General characteristics
b) Coexistence electoral systems
c) Supercombined electoral systems
Student will be provided with aspects of suffrage, electoral systems and electoral law of the Slovak Republic. Student will be able to identify various forms of the electoral system and its impact on the political system as well as to use different votes-mandates redistribution methods.
The student workload is distributed as follows:
Direct instruction (in-person and distance learning via the LMS), accounting for 40% of the student workload; group work (presentations), accounting for 15% of the student workload; individual consultations, accounting for 5% of the student workload; self-study, accounting for 30% of the student workload; and assessment (written test), accounting for 10% of the student workload.
BARTEKOVÁ, D.; ŠTULAJTER, I.; ŠTULAJTER, M.: Športová diplomacia. Banská Bystrica: Belianum: 2013.
BILČÍK V., DULEBA A., JUZA P., WLACHOVSKÝ M.: Slovenská zahraničná politika v meniacom sa svete - Nové výzvy a prístupy. Bratislava: Inštitút ASA- MZV SR-SFPA, 2007.
DVORSKÝ, Tomáš: Čínska mäkká moc a slovenská skúsenosť. Košice: ŠafárikPress, 2022.
EŠTOK, Gabriel: (Ne)dávne hľadanie strednej Európy. Košice: ŠafárikPress, 2020.
EŠTOK, Gabriel: Občianstvo Európskej únie. Košice: ŠafárikPress, 2022.
FIGEĽ, J., ADAMIŠ, M.: Slovensko na ceste do Európskej únie - Kapitoly a súvislosti. Bratislava, 2004.
HACKER, P.: Slovensko 1990-1993. Bratislava: Artforum, 2013
JUZA,P.: Zahraničná politika Slovenskej republiky a napĺňanie národnoštátnych záujmov Slovenska, In: Pohľady na slovenskú politiku po roku 1989. II. časť. PEKNÍK, M. a kol. Bratislava : Ústav politických vied SAV, VEDA, 2016.
KLIME, Antonik; KUBU, Eduard: Československá zahraniční politika 1918-1938: kapitoly z dějin mezinárodních vztahů. Praha: Institut pro středoevropskou kulturu a politiku, 1995.
KUKAN, Eduard: Diplomat - Moja cesta. Bratislaba: Artis Omnis, 2022.
LIĎÁK, J.: Medzinárodné vzťahy a medzinárodná politika. Bratislava: SOFA, 2000.
MICHÁLEK, Slavomír: Muži diplomacie Slováci na významných postoch zahraničnej služby. Bratislava: Spolok MR, 2018.
MIHÁLIK, J.: Európska únia alebo federácia národných štátov? Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer, 2013.
MOJŽITA, M.: Kňažko / Demeš / Kňažko: Formovanie slovenskej diplomacie v rokoch 1990 až 1993. Bratislava: VEDA, 2019.
MOJŽITA, M.: Formovanie slovenskej diplomacie v rokoch 1990-1993. Bratislava: VEDA, 2004.
MOTTOŠ, Boris: Diplomatický protokol Slovenskej republiky (vybrané aspekty). Bratislava: Ekonóm, 2011.
RUSIŇÁK, P.: K teoretickým prístupom skúmania zahraničnej politiky, In.: Medzinárodné vzťahy 2/2005, FMV EÚ Bratislava.
STRÁŽNICKÁ, V.: Európska integrácia a právo Európskej únie, Eurokódex 2009.
UŠIAK, J.: Bezpečnostná politika Slovenskej republiky a vybrané bezpečnostné dokumenty. Banská Bystrica: Belianum, 2020.
VESELÝ, Z.: Diplomacie: Teorie-praxe-dejiny. Praha: Aleš Čeněk, 2018.
Final Assessment:
Written exam (max. 25 points; min. 13 points).
Continuous Assessment:
Once during the semester, the student prepares a 15–20 minute presentation (max. 15 points) in which they present and explain the foreign policy and bilateral relations of the Slovak Republic with a selected country.
Grading Scale:
A: 40–38; B: 37–34; C: 33–30; D: 29–27; E: 26–24; FX: less than 24.
Formation of foreign policy during the establishment of Czechoslovak republic in 1918
Constitution of Slovakia’s foreign policy in 1993
Current form of Slovakia’s foreign policy
Strategic documents
Slovakia’s foreign and European policy
Strategic outlook of Slovakia’s foreign and European policy
Government program statement of the Slovak Republic in the field of foreign policy
Defense strategy of the Slovak Republic
Security strategy of the Slovak Republic
Slovakia in international organizations
Cultural, economic, and sports diplomacy of the Slovak Republic
Diplomatic protocol of the Slovak Republic
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the most important aspects of the foreign policy of the Slovak Republic. The course provides an overview of the origins, development, and current form of Slovakia’s foreign policy. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to describe the basic characteristics of the Slovak Republic’s foreign policy and interpret them in the context of international relations.