Obligatory: UŠIAK, J. 2020. Bezpečnostná politika Slovenskej republiky a vybrané

bezpečnostné dokumenty. Banská Bystrica: Belianum. ISBN 978-80-557-1795-1. 266s.

LASICOVÁ, J., UŠIAK, J. 2012. Bezpečnosť ako kategória. Bratislava: Slovenská akadémia

vied. ISBN 978-80-224-1284-1. 263s JURČÁK, V. a kol. 2020. Teoretické prístupy k skúmaniu

bezpečnosti. Ostrava: KEY Publishing, s.r.o.. ISBN 978-80-7418-358-4. 134s. KULAŠIK, P. a

kol. 2002. Slovník bezpečnostných vzťahov. Bratislava: Smaragd pedagogické nakladateľstvo,

s. r. o. 2002. ISBN 80-89063-08-X. 270 s. MAREŠ, M., REKTOŘÍK, J., ŠELEŠOVKÝ, J.

a kol. 2013. Krizový management: Případové bezpečnostní studie. Praha: Ekopress. ISBN

978-80-86929-92-7. 237s.

Recommended: BUZAN, B. a kol. 2005. Bezpečnosť -

Nový rámec pre analýzu. Brno: Centrum strategických studií.2005. ISBN 80-903333-6-2.

267 s. DANICS, Š. 2017. Extremismus, radikalizmus, populizmus a euroskepticismus.

Bratislava: Univerzita J. Amosa Komenského. 2017. ISBN 9788074521225 WAISOVÁ, Š. 2005.Bezpečnosť – vývoj a proměny konceptu. Plzeň: Aleš Čenek.ISBN 80-86898-21-0.159 s.

The score consists of the following components:

-seminar work on a pre-assigned topic with submission to the teacher in electronic form (10

points)

-continuous written exam (min. 21 points and max. 40 points).

-final oral exam (min. 26 points and max. 50)

Slovak

3 consultations:

1.

Forming a security agenda, forms of research and development

Security and its basic theoretical definition

Conceptual interpretation - security risk, security threat, securitization, etc.

Strategic studies and security studies

Sectoral security in Slovakia (Copenhagen School)

2.

Historical development of security in Slovakia - war history

Security policy of the Slovak Republic - concept and documents

Security system - structure and definition

SR as a member of international security organizations - UN, OSCE

Slovakia as a member of international security organizations - NATO, EU

3.

Defense policy of the Slovak Republic

Crisis management in public administration and strategic thinking

Perspectives and limits of security policy in public administration

After completing the course, the student has knowledge of the theoretical aspects of security research and security policy in the context of public administration. The student understands the basic way of looking at security in security and political science, and knows the content of various aspects of security. The graduate of the course is able to understand how security as a category and its individual sectors are related to the functioning of public administration from a theoretical point of view. However, the intention is that the student not only acquires theoretical knowledge, but also be able to apply them and use them to identify, analyze and evaluate individual aspects of security policy in the Slovak Republic.

Conditions for continuous evaluation (max. 40 a min. 21 points):

1. Participation in teaching in accordance with the study regulations and instructions of the teacher.

2. Activity at the seminar.

3. Continuous written test.

4. Self-study of recommended literature

Conditions for the final evaluation: Final exam (max. 60 and min. 31 points).

Conditions for successful completion of the course:

1. Participation in teaching in accordance with the study regulations and according to the instructions of the teacher;

2. Mastering the conditions of the interim and final evaluation in the overall expression at the level of at least 60%.

slovak language

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1st consultation: Introduction to the study of public sector economics. The structure of the national economy. Non - profit sector and non - profit private sector. Mixed economy and reasons for the existence of the public sector. Public sector and public private sector. Economic characteristics of public goods and externalities. Securing public goods. Alternative methods of providing public services.

2nd consultation: Public choice - the way of decision-making in the public sector. Efficiency as an economic category. Pareto efficiency. Financing of public administration and public sector. Public sector management. Economics of public administration - basic problems of management. Foundations, civic associations - their origin, activity and demise. Economics and financing of budgetary and contributory organizations.

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basic issues and problems of public sector economics and public administration and to create a theoretical basis for the study of other related disciplines, especially public finance. The student will be able to identify differences between private and public sector, private and public goods and services, understand theories of public choice, decision-making in the public sector, identify the process, factors of Pareto efficiency and causes of inefficiency of public administration, and the like.

Cotton, D., Falvey, D., Kent, S. Market Leader, Pre-intermediate, 3rd edition. Pearson Education Limited: 2012

Vince, Michael. Macmillan English Grammar in Context. Macmillan: 2008 bbc.learningenglish.com ted.com/talks

Linguahouse materials

Active participation in scheduled consultations and completed home assignments.

Students will take 1 credit test (during the last scheduled session in winter semester).

In order to pass the course, student needs to score at least 65% in his/her credit test and present a presentation.

Assessment scale: A 93-100 %, B 86-92 %, C 79-85 %, D 72-78 %, E 65-71 %, FX 64 % and less.

English language, B1 level (CEFR).

Basic features and characteristics of public administration (history, political background).

Language and terminology of public administration.

Business communication (telephone communication, past tense, starting and ending a conversation).

Making suggestions and recommendations (modal verbs, compounds).

Presentations (formal academic presentations in English, structure of presentations).

Case studies.

Grammar: irregular plural of nouns, irregular verbs, modal verbs, passive voice.

Language functions necessary for professional communication: defining, classifying, cause/result, expressing opinion, similarity/difference 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 - Public Administration, level B1..

Michael Vince – Macmillan English Grammar in Context

McCarthy, M. -O´Dell, F. : English vocabulary in Use. Upper-intermediate. Cambridge, CUP. 2001.

Appleby, C., R.: Modern Business Administration,.Pearson Education, 1994.

Bennett, T.: Human Resource Management. Financial Times Prentice Hall, 1998.

Pritchard, J.: Guide to the Law. Penguin, 2004.

ted.com/ Ted Talks

Active participation in class and completed homework assignments.

Students will take 1 credit test (presumably during the last scheduled session in winter semester/ with one retake and an exam test (during the exam period). Students will submit one project as part of continuous assessment.

In order to be admitted to the final exam, a student has to score at least 65 % average from the credit test and project

Exam = written test

The exam test results represent 50% of the final grade for the course, continuous assessment results represent the other 50% of the final grade.

The final grade for the course will be calculated as follows:

A 93-100% , B 86-92% , C 79-85% , D 72-78% , E 65-71% , FX 64% and less.

English language at B1 level (CEFR).

Introduction to Public Administration.

Business and entrepreneurship.

Ethics in public administration.

Management and its forms and functions.

Human resources.

Organization and management of human resources.

Grammar: prepositions, linking forms, nonfinite verb forms.

Language functions necessary for professional communication: argumentation, cause/result, expressing opinion, 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 - Public Administration, level B1.

1. HOMBURG, V. 2008. Understanding e-government: Information systems in public administration. Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group). Dostupné na: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203885642

2. LAUDON Kenneth C. a Jane P. LAUDON. 2021. Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. New York: Paerson.

3. CASTILLA, R., PACHECO, A., FRANCO, J. 2023. Digital government: Mobile applications and their impact on access to public information. SoftwareX, 22, 101382.

The course is concluded with a graded assessment. The graded assessment is obtained based on the sum of points for the specified conditions of the graded assessment:

Attendance at classes and active participation in discussions and activities.

A seminar paper focused on practical exercises in interpreting and analyzing statistical information on a chosen topic. Maximum point value: 20. Minimum point value: 11.

A case study on ethical dilemmas in handling information on a chosen topic. Maximum point value: 20. Minimum point value: 11.

A seminar paper focused on the use of international information sources on a chosen topic. Maximum point value: 20. Minimum point value: 10.

A final assessment in the form of a written test at the end of the semester. Maximum point value: 40. Minimum point value: 20.

To achieve a final grade of A, it is necessary to obtain 91-100 points, for grade B 81-90 points, for grade C 71-80 points, for grade D 61-70 points, and for grade E 52-60 points.

Credits will not be awarded to a student who does not obtain at least 52 points in the final assessment.

Detailed conditions for successful completion of the course are updated annually in the repository for digital support materials (LMS Moodle UPJŠ) or on the electronic bulletin board of the course in AiS2.

slovak

Consultation:

Introduction to Information Sources in Public Administration: Emphasizing the crucial role of information and information sources in the effective functioning of public administration, characterizing the information environment in public administration (quantity, diversity, dynamics).

Official Information Sources I: Legislation (websites of relevant public authorities), strategic documents (strategic plans, concepts, and programs defining the goals and priorities of public administration in various areas).

Official Information Sources II: Statistics (statistics on various aspects of society and the economy are an important tool for monitoring and evaluating the performance of public administration, available on the websites of statistical offices – ŠÚ SR, INFOSTAT, Eurostat) and open data (portals of publicly available data from public institutions).

Research Information Sources: Data sources from research agencies (overview of research agencies), Eurobarometer, and social data archives (Slovak archive, CESSDA - Council of European Social Science Data Archives, EDAN - East European Archives Network).

Databases of research literature and scientific journals (Scopus, Web of Science, Academia.edu, ResearchGate, etc.), practical exercises in searching for and reviewing professional literature.

Unofficial information sources – media, social media, and non-profit organizations.

Characteristics of quality information sources: relevance to the given topic or area of interest, reliability (credibility of the source), timeliness (up-to-dateness of information), accessibility (ease of access, understandable form).

Information literacy and critical thinking: The importance of information literacy skills in public administration. Strategies for evaluating information in terms of credibility and reliability.

Information ethics and privacy protection: Understanding the ethical aspects of using and disseminating information. Protection of personal data and sensitive information. Objectivity and impartiality in presenting information. Combating disinformation and manipulation of information.

Basic computer skills for public administration: Basic operations in productivity software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations). Practical exercises with common office applications – Word, Google Docs, Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, Google Slides.

Introduction to email and communication tools: The importance of email communication in public administration. Basic email etiquette and best practices. Introduction to communication tools such as Skype, MS Teams, Webex, or other video conferencing platforms.

Social media and citizen engagement: The importance of social media for communicating with citizens. Strategies for effectively utilizing social media platforms in public administration. Case studies and examples of successful engagement of public authorities on social networks.

New trends in information systems for public administration: Examining new technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. Potential applications and implications for public administration. Discussion of future directions and opportunities in this area.

International information sources for public administration: public policy (UN, OECD, World Bank), public administration (International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), Organization of Local and Regional Governments (UCLG), Center for Innovation in Government (CIG), E-government - OECD Digital Government Observatory, Global e-Government Knowledge Exchange (GeGov)).

In today's world where information is becoming an increasingly important commodity, it is crucial for public administration students to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies in the area of information sources. These competencies will enable them to work effectively in public administration and contribute to the informedness and transparency of public life.

By completing this course, students will learn and understand various types of information sources relevant to public administration (official and unofficial). They will be able to identify and select appropriate information sources for a given topic or area of interest. They will be familiar with the principles of information systems and databases. They will understand the significance of open data and its use in public administration. They will acquire knowledge of the ethical aspects of working with information.

Students will be able to navigate the information environment and effectively search for information in various information sources to support decision-making processes in public administration. They will be able to work with information and process it into a comprehensible form for interested parties. They will be able to use information technology to work with information and will be able to work with it ethically.

The course develops critical thinking and analytical skills in assessing the relevance and reliability of information sources. Students will learn to communicate effectively using information sources to convey ideas, policies, and strategies to various stakeholders.

Required:

DVOŘÁKOVÁ, V. et al. (2008; 2009; 2010): Basic models of democratic systems. Prague. Oeconomica./ use the latest editions of books and check the information on the official websites of government organizations for their up-to-dateness.

www pages of official institutions of the analyzed countries

Recommended:

CABADA, L. et al. (2008): New democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. Prague. Oeconomica.

DVOŘÁKOVÁ, V. et al. (2008): Basic models of democratic systems. Prague. Oeconomica.

ŘÍCHOVÁ, B. (2009): West European political systems. Prague. Oeconomica.

The course ends with a graded assessment. The graded assessment is obtained based on the sum of the points of the specified conditions of the graded assessment:

1. Participation in classes in accordance with the study regulations and instructions of the teacher (12b)

2. Paper on a specified topic + PWP presentation (50b)

3. Activity in seminars - point assessment (38b)

4. Self-study of recommended literature.

Assessment based on the points obtained:

A - 90 -100

B - 80 - 89

C - 70 - 79

D - 61 - 69

E - 51 - 60

under 50 - FX

anglický

261 / 5 000

- comparative method in political science

- basic topics of comparative analysis

- USA

- USA

- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

- Federal Republic of Germany

- Federal Republic of Germany

- Swiss Confederation

- Swiss Confederation

- Italian Republic

- Italian Republic

- The Slovak Republic

- The Slovak Republic

After completing the course, the student has theoretical knowledge in the field of applying the comparative method in political science. The student is able to compare modern political systems of selected countries and their specific manifestations within political practice. At the same time, the student is able to use the acquired theoretical knowledge from subjects focused on political science and law and subsequently apply it to practical examples from the current socio-political situation.

1. YANG, K., MILLER G. J. (2008). Handbook of Research Methods in Public Administration. 2nd Ed. Taylor & Francis Group.

2. VAN THIEL S. (2022). Research Methods in Public Administration and Public Management: An Introduction. (2nd ed.). Routledge.

3. BROWN, M., HALE, K. (2014). Applied research methods in public and nonprofit organizations. John Wiley & Sons.

4. JOHNSON, G. (2010). Research Methods for Public Administrators. M. E. Sharpe.

5. GILBRT, Nigel. 2013. Researching social life. London: SAGE.

6. van Thiel, S., 2021. Research Methods in Public Administration and Public Management: An Introduction. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.

7. Vigoda-Gadot, E. and Vashdi, D.R., eds., 2020. Handbook of Research Methods in Public Administration, Management and Policy. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing.

The course is concluded with a graded assessment. The graded assessment is obtained based on the sum of points specified by the conditions of the graded assessment:

1. Research project. Development and presentation of an original research project on a selected topic, which will be theoretically anchored in a seminar paper with sources. Maximum points: 60. Minimum points: 31.

2. Knowledge test on the entire subject matter. Maximum points: 40. Minimum points: 21. To obtain a final grade of A, a student must obtain 91-100 points, for a grade of B 81-90 points, for a grade of C 71-80 points, for a grade of D 61-70 points, and for a grade of E 52-60 points. Credits will not be awarded to a student who does not obtain at least 52 points in the final assessment. Detailed conditions for successful completion of the course are updated annually in the repository for digital support materials (LMS Moodle UPJŠ) or on the electronic bulletin board of the subject in AiS2.

Slovak

1.Introduction to Research (Definition and objectives of research in public administration, types of research, significance of social research for public administration)

2.Ethical Issues in Research (Ethical principles of research, protection of privacy and sensitive information, responsibility towards research participants)

3. Research Design in Public Administration (Qualitative and quantitative research, integrated research approach)

4. Research Design I (Sources of the preparatory phase of the research plan, selection and definition of the research problem in public administration)

5. Research Design II (Formulation of research questions, variables, and hypotheses)

6. Determining the Research Population, Sample, and Pre-test (Target population, sampling strategies)

7. Types of Quantitative Research (Statistical, descriptive, correlational, experimental, ex post facto)

8. Types of Qualitative Research (Case study, ethnographic approach, narrative research)

9. Methods of Collecting Primary Data (Observation, interview, questionnaire)

10. Methods of Collecting Secondary Data and Their Analysis (Content analysis of documents, databases, triangulation, validity, and reliability of data)

11. Research Implementation and Data Analysis (Verbal descriptions, graphs, tables, diagrams, images)

12. Interpretation of Research Results and Discussion (Interpretive and exploratory analysis)

13. Research Conclusions (Publication - thesis, journal article, presentation), evaluation of the research process and results in relation to public administration)

14. Recommendations for Theory and Public Administration Practice

Completion of the course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of research methods and tools and prepare them for their practical application in the field of public administration. Students will understand the principles of social research and be able to navigate the research methodology. They will be able to incorporate ethical aspects into research and apply research methods in the practice of public administration (solving real problems and issues of public administration). They will be able to formulate research objectives and hypotheses and select an appropriate methodological strategy. They will be able to design data collection tools and analyze collected primary and secondary data. They will be able to interpret and present research results, formulate conclusions and recommendations. As part of the course, students will learn: to think critically and evaluate information (assess the reliability and validity of data, interpret results in context), to be able to work independently (design and implement research projects), to communicate effectively (present research results in the field of public administration in writing and orally) and to work in a team (collaborate with others on research projects).

30 Stunden Deutschland. 2. Auflage. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett Sprachen, 2005.

Grundgesetz GG: Menschenrechtskonvention, Europäischer Gerichtshof, Bundesverfassungsgerichtsgesetz, Parteiengesetz, Untersuchungsausschusgesetz. Verlag: Deutscher Taschenbuchverlag. 45. Aufl. 2014.

Schmidt, Manfred G.: Das politische System Deutschlands: Institutionen, Willensbildung und Politikfelder. Verlag: C.H. Beck. 2. Aufl. 2011.

Nemecko-slovenský a slovensko-nemecký praktický slovník ... pre každého. Vydavateľstvo: Lingea. 2008.

Active participation in class and completed homework assignments. 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

Student develops and consolidates his language competencies, is able to communicate in written and oral form at the level of advanced language knowledge and skills, which it applies in the field of study – Public administration. Student presents the results of his seminar work.

30 Stunden Deutschland. 2. Auflage. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett Sprachen, 2005.

Deiseroth, Dieter – Wolf, Heinz-Ulrich: Arbeitsheft Politik Wirtschaft Sozialkunde: Arbeitsheft 7-10: mit eingelegtem Lösungsheft. Verlag: Schrödel Verlag GmbH. 2011.

Heitmann, Friedhelm – Schrödel, Tim: Politik – Grundwissen kurz, kanpp und klar! Kohl Verlag. 2. Aufl. 2011.

Nemecko-slovenský a slovensko-nemecký praktický slovník ... pre každého. Vydavateľstvo: Lingea. 2008.

Schmidt, Manfred G.: Das politische System Deutschlands: Institutionen, Willensbildung und Politikfelder. Verlag: C.H. Beck. 2. Aufl. 2011.

Krenn.W./Puchta,H.: Motive. Kompaktkurs DaF. Kursbuch und Arbeitsbuch. 2015.

Active participation in class and completed homework assignments. 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

Student develops and consolidates his language competencies, is able to communicate in written and oral form at the level of advanced language knowledge and skills, which it applies in the field of study – Public administration. Student presents the results of his seminar work.

Brutovská, G. a Béreš, M. (2022). How do Revolting Young People Become Radicals – The Case of Slovakia. Athens Journal of Social Sciences, 9(2), pp. 123–140. Dostupné ako PDF na Athens Journals

Beck, U. (2005). Power in the Global Age: A New Global Political Economy. Cambridge: Polity.

Berger, P.L. (2007). Invitation to Sociology. New York: Anchor Books. (pozn.: český preklad vyšiel ako „Pozvání do sociologie“)

Brenner, N. (2014). Implosions/Explosions: Towards a Study of Planetary Urbanization. Berlin: Jovis.

Brown, P., Lauder, H. and Ashton, D. (2011). The Global Auction. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Castells, M. (2010). The Rise of the Network Society. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

Castles, S., de Haas, H. and Miller, M.J. (2014). The Age of Migration. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Dunlap, R.E. and Brulle, R.J. (eds.) (2015). Climate Change and Society. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Fuchs, C. (2014). Social Media: A Critical Introduction. London: SAGE Publications

The subject ends with a graded assessment. The graded assessment is obtained based on the sum of the points set for the graded assessment conditions:

1. Continuous written test.

The written test consists of 30 questions from the entire subject matter, each of which can be awarded 2 points if answered correctly. The maximum number of points achieved is 60, the minimum number of points required is not set.

2. Seminar paper.

The student's task is to select a social problem in accordance with the content of the subject (the problem of migration, family structure, demographic trends, cyberspace and interaction in it, child poverty, ...), a theoretical description and analysis of the given topic using relevant sources on the topic. The student evaluates the current state of the selected problem. With observance of formal requirements (font 12 ppt., Times new roman, 1.5 line spacing, block alignment, introductory page with indication of university, faculty, title of contribution, year, student's name), the scope of the seminar paper is 3600 characters including spaces of the reflection text.

The seminar paper is submitted in written form.

The maximum number of points achieved is 40, the minimum number of points required is not set.

For the final assessment A, it is necessary to obtain 91 - 100 points, for the assessment B 81 - 90 points, for the assessment C 71 - 80 points, for the assessment D 61 - 70 points and for the assessment E 52 - 60 points.

Credits will not be awarded to a student who has not obtained at least 52 points in the final assessment.

Detailed conditions for successful completion of the course are updated annually in the repository for digital support materials (LMS Moodle UPJŠ) or on the electronic course bulletin board in AiS2."

Slovak

1st consultation

From modernity to postmodernity in sociology.

Modern versus postmodern society. Individualization Rationalization Postindustrial

society. Consumer society. Transformation of society. Return to traditional society and

traditional values.

Globalization and the changing world.

Economic, political and information globalization. Factors contributing to globalization. Impacts of

globalization on social life.

Urbanization of cities and depopulation of municipalities in Slovakia.

Urbanization and creation of social environment. Agglomeration tendencies in Slovakia. Outflow of

young people from peripheral areas of Slovakia and impact on small municipalities. Problem of territorial self-government

of Slovakia.

Scientific and technical discoveries, industrialization and society in Industry 4.0.

Impact of technical inventions and scientific discoveries on social life. Development of industry,

social consequences of industrialization and labor and economic consequences of industrialization.

Work and economic life in Slovakia. Unemployment.

Changes in the social organization of work, job insecurity, unemployment and the social significance of work.

Education and training. Brain drain from Slovakia.

Education as a process of socialization, literacy and illiteracy. Education in a global context. The future of education, e-universities and technology. Brain drain.

2nd consultation

Migration and culture. Nation and national minorities, race and ethnicity.

Sociological aspects of migration. Culture and the penetration of cultures. Multiculturalism and its positive and negative aspects in the perception of society in Europe. Main concepts - race, ethnicity, minorities, prejudice,

discrimination.

Family in society and the perspective of the family. Everyday life and leisure.

Nuclear family. Family in Slovakia and its perspective. Way of life and its research,

everyday life and leisure.

Social dimensions of the perception of security. Crime and deviance.

Assumptions, connections and consequences of the absence of security. Quality of life and perception of security. Selected socio-pathological phenomena of Slovak society and the causes of these phenomena in society and the impact on

society.

Media sociology and sociology of cyberspace.

Audience and new social capital in networks and information technologies. Social interaction in cyberspace, cybercrime.

Sociological theory of postmodernism in the field of environment and ecological sustainability.

Nature, environment and sociology. Sociology of the environment. Environmental issues

(pollution and waste, resource depletion, genetic modification of food, global warming,

consumerism and environmental damage, ...) and the impact on the quality of life in society.

Poverty and social exclusion in Slovakia.

Conditions in Slovakia that frame the area of ​​poverty and social exclusion. Status and development of poverty and social exclusion. Social exclusion. Active inclusion. Regional dimension

of poverty.

Socio-demographic characteristics of the population in Slovakia.

Demographic indicators for the needs of public administration and reproductive trends in Slovakia.

Ageing and demographic trends of population aging.

The study of the subject builds on the knowledge of sociological theory in the first semester of study. The aim of the subject is to familiarize the student with the current sociological discourse of selected social problems and to introduce domestic and foreign sociological studies of those topics that the student necessarily needs when solving public administration issues. The study of the subject is oriented towards the acquisition of additional knowledge from special sociological disciplines, such as sociology of the family, sociology of culture, sociology of migration, sociology of cyberspace, etc. When studying the subject, the student acquires theoretical knowledge and the ability to identify and methodologically correctly investigate social phenomena and is able to independently apply the acquired knowledge to evaluate current social problems. After successfully completing the subject, the student will be able to use theoretical knowledge to expand his understanding of the broader social reality and use that knowledge to solve social problems in real life.

The course is evaluated in terms of semester - 50 points, exam - 50 points. A minimum of 51 points (E) is required to pass the course. During the semester, the student prepares a semester paper - pwp + report on a set (agreed) topic. The topic is agreed upon in week 1 of the semester. The maximum number of points per semester – presentation, report, activity during seminars is 50 points. At least 1 point is required for the exam. The exam is written, here the student can get a maximum of 50 points. Semester and exam points are added up. More detailed information is given in the syllabus of the subject.

Rating points: A: 91-100 B: 81-90 C: 71-80 D: 61-70 E: 51-60 FX: under 51 p.

1. definition of basic concepts of political science (origin, development, subject, methodology)

behavioralism

theory of political system

Structural functionalism

theory of polyarchy

political ideologies - liberalism, conservatism, socialism and their modifications

2. political entities and their characteristics

Governments, poetic systems and regimes

democracy, totalitarianism, authoritarianism

State and its subsystems

Elections and electoral systems

political culture

human rights

After completing the course, the student has knowledge related to the definition of political science within its historical, theoretical and ideological background. The student is familiar with basic political science concepts, individual methodological approaches to the study of political science and is able to outline the main areas of interest in political science. Within this course, the student can synthesize and apply the acquired theoretical knowledge from subjects focused on law, economics, philosophy, which is then competent to use on practical examples from the current socio-political situation and in communication on political science topics.

Macionis, J.J., 2020. Sociology. 16th ed. Boston: Pearson.

OpenStax, 2021. Introduction to Sociology. 2nd ed. Houston: OpenStax. Available at: https://openstax.org/books/introduction-sociology/pages/1-introduction.

Ritzer, G., 2011. Sociological Theory. 8th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Renfro, J.L., 2022. Public Administration: The Essentials. 1st ed. Minnesota: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. Available at: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/1558 .

Shafritz, J.M., Borick, C., Hyde, A. and Russell, E.W., 2023. Introducing Public Administration. 10th ed. New York: Routledge.

Continuous Assessment Criteria:

Written assignment: Maximum points: 40.

Student must attend all classes.

To be admitted to the final exam, a minimum of 21 points must be obtained.

Final Assessment Criteria:

The exam will be written.

The maximum number of points that can be obtained from the exam is 60.

A minimum of 31 points must be obtained from the exam.

Points obtained from the assignment and the exam will be added together.

To obtain a grade of A, a minimum of 91 points must be achieved, B - 81 points, C - 71 points, D - 61 points, and E - a minimum of 52 points.

Conditions for Successful Completion of the Course:

1. Attendance at classes in accordance with the study regulations and the instructions of the teacher.

2. Fulfillment of the conditions of continuous and final assessment.

Slovak and Czech language

Students will become familiar with the elementary elements of the social structure of society, their mutual determination, and the diversity of views on the causal relationships of specific social phenomena and processes. At the same time, they will become acquainted with the foundations on which social life is built, the mechanisms of creating individual forms of social life, the processes of social mobility, and the roles of social norms, social control, and individual forms and types of social institutions in the regulatory and control processes of social life. This creates the premise for understanding the functions of public administration in society and, at the same time, for understanding the importance of scientifically grounded knowledge about social phenomena for the practice of public administration. The graduate of the subject will be able to define and explain in their own words the basic sociological concepts, understands the basic theoretical approaches in sociology (conflictualism, consensualism, constructivism...), remembers the most important authors in the history and present of sociological thought, can assign individual authors to sociological schools, directions, and paradigms, can apply the acquired knowledge to the area of public administration and use it in the study of social phenomena at the theoretical and applied level, understands the difference between micro and macro-sociological aspects of social phenomena.

The course is evaluated in terms of semester - 50 points, exam - 50 points. A minimum of 51 points (E) is required to pass the course. During the semester, the student prepares a semester paper - pwp + report on a set (agreed) topic. The topic is agreed upon in week 1 of the semester. The maximum number of points per semester – presentation, report, activity during seminars is 50 points. At least 1 point is required for the exam. The exam is written, here the student can get a maximum of 50 points. Semester and exam points are added up. More detailed information is given in the syllabus of the subject.

Rating points: A: 91-100 B: 81-90 C: 71-80 D: 61-70 E: 51-60 FX: under 51 p.

1. definition of the term social policy

basic principles and goals of social policy

types and models of social policy

functions and tools of social policy

welfare state

human social rights

2. areas of social policy

the relationship between HP and SP; concept of social market economy

educational policy

employment policy

family policy

health policy

model of social policy of the Slovak Republic in the context of EU membership

After completing the course, the student has knowledge of defining social policy within its historical, theoretical and ideological background. Special attention is paid to social policy as a scientific discipline and at the same time, as well as practical activities. The student is familiar with the processes of functioning of educational, family, health policy and employment policy in the conditions of the Slovak Republic. Within this course, the student is able to synthesize and apply the acquired theoretical knowledge from subjects focused on political science, law and economics, which is then competent to use on practical examples from the current socio-political situation.

1. Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M. (2017). Sociálna psychológia. Inštitút psychoterapie a

socioterapie.

2. Myers, D. (2016). Sociální psychologie. Edika.

3. Výrost, J., Slaměník, I. Sollárová E. (Eds.). (2019). Sociální psychologie: teorie, metody,

aplikace. Praha: Grada.

The course ends with a graded assessment, consisting of a group project and its presentation and a final test: (1.) the group project and its presentation will be assessed together with a maximum of 30 points. (2.) the final test will be assessed with a maximum of 30 points.

Successful completion of the course is subject to (1.) attendance in the class according to the UPJŠ Study Regulations; (2.) passing of the requirements of the mid-term and final assessment with an overall percentage of at least 51%.

Detailed conditions are updated annually in the LMS UPJŠ e-learning portal.

Slovak

After successfully completing the course, students will be able to identify and explain the factors that influence an individual's behavior in a social context. Students will be able to apply social psychological concepts and theories to real-world issues and problems, including those related to public administration. The course develops analytical skills (applying critical thinking to evaluate the results of social psychological research), communication and problem-solving skills (applying social psychological principles to analyze and solve social problems and challenges faced by public administrators and to propose evidence-based solutions). The course promotes competences important for success in future careers, specifically ethical awareness, cultural competence, cooperation and teamwork.

Recommended literature: FISCHER, F. – MILLER, G. J. – SIDNEY, M. S.: Handbook of Public Policy Analysis – Theory, Politics and Methods. London – New York : CRC Press 2007. (http://www.untag-smd.ac.id/files/Perpustakaan _Digital_2/PUBLIC%20POLICY%20(Public%20Administration%20and%20public%20policy%20125)%20Handbook%20of%20Public%20Policy%20Analysis%20Th.pdf) Smith, K. B. - Larimer, Ch. W.: The Public Policy Theory Primer. Boulder, CO: Westview Press (http://aberkane.yolasite.com/resources/The%20Public%20Policy%20Theory%20Primer.pdf) POTŮČEK, M. and co.: Public Policy in Central and Eastern Europe. Theories, Methods, Practices. Bratislava: NISPAcee 2002 (Veřejná politika. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2005) COLEBATCH, H.K.: Policy. Open University Press 2002 (Úvod do policy. Brno: Barrister&Principal, 2005) KONEČNÝ, S.: Teória verejnej politiky - vybrané kapitoly. Bratislava: Mayor 2020 (v tlači) Complementary literature: Potuček, M. a kol.: Veřejná politika. Praha: C. H. Beck 2016 MALÍKOVÁ, Ľ.: Verejná politika. Aktéri a procesy. Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského, 2003 MALÍKOVÁ. Ľ.-DAŠKO, M.: Verejná politika. Bratislava: IRIS 2018 BRIŠKA, F. a kol.: Teória a prax verejnej politiky. Banská Bystrica: FPV a MV UMB 2010 Klus, M., Verejná politika – Priestor, Efektívnosť, Nástroje, Nové výzvy, Sládkovičovo: VŠS, 2007 sičáková-beblavá, e. – beblavý, m.: Záujmy, ich presadzovanie a korupcia vo verejnej politike. Bratislava: Institut of Public Policy 2009 ADAMCOVÁ, M. - KLUS, M.: Verejná politika. Banská Bystrica: UMB 2006 Odporúčaná literatúra: BLUM, S. – SCHUBERT, K.: Politikfeldanalyse. Lehrbuch. Wiesbaden: Springer 2011 SCHUBERT,K.–BANDELOW, N. C. (Hsg.): Lehrbuch der Politikfeldanalyse. Műnchen-Wien-Oldenburg, 2003 SCHNEIDER, V. – JANNING, F.: Politikfeldanalyse. Lehrbuch. Wiesbaden: GWV Fachverlage 2006 FIALA, P., SCHUBERT K.: Moderní analýza politiky. Uvedení do teorií a metod policy analysis. Brno: Barrister&Principal, 2000 Veselý, A., Nekola, M., Analýza a tvorba veřejných politik - Přístupy, metody a praxe, Praha: SLON, 2008 Klus, M., Aktéri verejnej politiky – Štrukturalizácia, Voľba, Banská Bystrica: FPV a MV UMB, 2008

Theory of Public Policy and Public Administration: 1. Definition of basic concepts of politics and public policy. The genesis of public policy as a social practice and as a scientific discipline. Relationship between public policy and other disciplines. 2. Individual, trans-individual and public interests. Majority and minority interests. Hierarchy of interests, nature and substance of public interests. 3. The process of formulating the public interest. Mechanisms for promoting interests through the state and through civil society 4. Regulation of the life of society and its components. Public policy actors from the market and civil society. 5. Public policy instruments. 6. The process of public policy-making. The public policy-making cycle and its basic phases: formulation, implementation, evaluation. 7. Public policy failures: corruption and clientelism. Lobbying.

Participation in consultations. substitute performance, final assessment.

Slovak, English

1. Politics and public policy. The genesis of public policy as a social practice and as a scientific discipline. 2. Relationship of public policy and other disciplines - political science, sociology, economics, law ... 3. The public interest, the hierarchy of interests, the nature and nature of the public interest, the process of shaping the public interest and the mechanism for promoting the majority interests as public. 4. Majority and minority public interests. Mechanism for promoting minority interests as public. 5. Regulation of the life of society and its components. State (public sector), political institutions, public administration and bureaucracy and other public policy actors in the public sector. 6. Market (private sector) and public policy actors from the market environment. 7. Civil society (third sector) and public policy actors from this environment. 8. Public policy instruments: economic, legal, information and administrative. Public policy documents. 9. Political process and political cycle, public policy as a political cycle. 10. Public policy-making process: formulation, implementation, evaluation. 11. Networks in public policy. Model A-A-A 12. Transparency of public policy. Corruption and clientelism. Lobbying.

During the semester, points are awarded for participation in consultations and for written papers (max. 40 points). Final exam - max. 60 points. At least 91 points are required for an overall A score, at least 81 points for a B score, at least 71 points for a C score, at least 61 points for a D score, and at least 51 points for an E score.

At the end of the course, the student knows the basics of the theory of public policy, understands its interdisciplinary character, knows its conceptual apparatus, basic components of social regulation, can apply the methodology of the political cycle and public policy making process, identify its actors and tools, even with the phenomena of corruption and clientelism in public life.

[1] Slavíková, L. (2012). Ekonomie životního prostředí - teorie a politika. Nakladatelství Alfa.

[2] Vávra, J., Lapka, M., Cudlínová, E. (Eds.). (2015). Ekonomika v souvislostech.. Praha: Filozofická fakulta UK v Praze.

[3] Tomšík, K. (2016). Evropská integrace a environmentální ekonomika.. Praha: Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze.

[4] Miketa, K. (2017). Smart revoluce. Praha: Mladá Fronta.

[5] Veber J. a kol. (2018). Digitalizace ekonomiky a společnosti – výhody, rizika, príležitosti. Management Press. Praha.

[6] Farr, D. (2012). Sustainable nation: Urban design patterns for the future. John Wiley & Sons.

[7] Sachs, J. D. (2015). The age of sustainable development. Columbia University Press. https://doi.org/

[8] Wheeler, S.M. and Beatley, T. (eds.) (2023) Sustainable Urban Development Reader. 4th edn. New York: Routledge.

[9] Farr, D. (2023) Regenerative Urban Development: Climate-Positive Design and Implementation. New York: Routledge.

„Incoming Erasmus+ students / foreign mobility students: Conditions for course completion for incoming mobility students will be individually agreed upon and determined, always at the first consultation. The usual prerequisites for course completion are, for example, an oral exam, a written exam, a paper, a presentation, an assignment, etc.“

The course concludes with a graded assessment (Total: 100 points)

1. Attendance in accordance with the Study Regulations and the instructor's guidelines.

2. Seminar activity (max. 10 points).

3. Continuous Assessment I (max. 20 points) and Continuous Assessment II (max. 30 points).

4. Seminar prezentation (in PowerPoint format, max. 40 points, subject to agreement with the instructor).

5. Self-study of recommended literature.

To fulfill the continuous assessment requirements, a minimum of 51 points in total is required. Students are expected to prepare for seminars (review lecture materials and prepare discussion points) and participate actively.

Assessment Method and Course Completion: Continuous assessment / Graded credit (GC).

Detailed conditions for successful course completion are updated annually on the course's electronic notice board in AiS2 or in the digital learning materials repository (LMS Moodle UPJŠ).

Notes:

Student workload distribution:

10% of the workload – lectures, activity

40% of the workload – preparation of the semester assignment

50% of the workload – preparation for the test

International: 1. HYMAN, David N. 2005 Public finance: a contemporary application of theory to policy, 8e.6th ed. Mason, Ohio: Thompson South-Western. ISBN-13. 978-0324259704. 2.STIGLITZ, Joseph E. 2000. Economics of the public sector. 3rd ed. New York: W. W. Norton, ISBN:10. 0393966518. 3. The SR budget, https://www.ardal.sk/en/economy/budget-of-the-slovak-republic 4. The EU budget, https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/eu-budget_en

Required:

1. BOBÁKOVÁ, Viktória a Eva VÝROSTOVÁ, 2013. Verejné financie I. Košice: Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach. ISBN 978-80-8152-077-8.

2. MEDVEĎ, Jozef a Juraj NEMEC et al., 2011. Verejné financie. Bratislava: Sprint dva. ISBN 978-80-89393-46-6.

Recommended::

3. SIVÁK, Rudolf a kol., 2007. Verejné financie. Bratislava: IURA Edition. ISBN 978-80-8078-094-

4. HAMERNÍKOVÁ, Bojka a Alena MAAYTOVÁ a kol., 2010. Veřejné finance. Praha: Wolters Kluwer. 978-80-7357-497-0.

5. MEDVEĎ, Jozef a Juraj NEMEC a kol., 2007. Základy verejných financií. Bratislava: Sprint. ISBN 978-80- 89085-81-2.

6. DVOŘÁK, Pavel, 2008. Veřejné finance, fiskální nerovnováha a finanční krize. Praha: C. H. BECK. ISBN 978-80-7400-075-1.

7. OCHRANA, František, Jan PAVEL a Leoš VÍTEK a kol., 2010. Veřejný sektor a veřejné finance. Praha: Grada Publishing. ISBN 978-80-247-3228-2.

8. GRUBER, J. 2013. Public finance and public policy. 4th ed. New York: Worth Publishers.

9. Daňové zákony, Zákon o štátnom rozpočte, Zákony o štátnych účelových fondoch, Zákon o rozpočtových pravidlách verejnej správy, Zákon o štátnej pokladnici.

Interim evaluation: 1. Participation in classes in accordance with the study schedule and teacher's instructions. 2. Written exam 20 points. 3. Test max. 10 points. 4. Activity 10 points. The minimum number of points for the interim evaluation is 21 b. _ Conditions for the final evaluation: Final written exam (max. 60 b) _ The points obtained from interim evaluation are added to the final written exam results. Final rating scale: 91-100 = A (excellent), 81-90 = B (very good), 71-80 = C (good), 61 – 70 = D (satisfactory), 52 – 60 = E (sufficient), 51 and less = FX (insufficient). In order to pass the course, it is necessary to obtain a minimum of 52 b. Detailed requirements are published in the digital repository of support materials for the course - LMS UPJŠ.

Slovak

1st consultation: Public sector and its financing needs. Public finances. Functions of public finances. Fiscal policy. Budgetary policy. Budget system and public budgets. State budget and state funds.

2nd consultation: Public expenditure. Analysis of the efficiency of public spending. Public revenue. Tax system in Slovakia.

3rd consultation: Short-term fiscal imbalance. Long-term fiscal imbalance. Public debt management. Budget of the European Union.

The graduate of the course will acquire basic theoretical knowledge in the field of public finance, can define and explain public finance and its functions, public budget, public expenditure and income, taxes, tax theories, and fiscal policy. The student will acquire knowledge about the practice of public finances in the Slovak Republic, focused on the budget system in the Slovak Republic, especially the state budget of the Slovak Republic, state special purpose funds, the EU budget, and the tax system in the Slovak Republic. The student understands the determinants of the budget deficit and public debt, the causes of fiscal imbalance and its consequences, and the exogenous and endogenous factors affecting public debt. The student understands the management of public debt and the functioning of the state treasury. The student can develop an analysis of public projects, compare the development of public finances, and evaluate indicators of the budget deficit and public debt.

Mandatory:

1. KOREŇOVÁ, Darina, 2022. Vybrané kapitoly z verejných financií II. Košice: Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Vydavateľstvo ŠafárikPress. ISBN 978-80-574-0104-9.

2. CÍBIK, Lukáš, 2020. Financovanie verejnej správy. Trnava: Univerzita sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave. ISBN 978-80-572-0071-0.

3. Actual legislative rules related to public budgeting.

Recommended:

4. KONEČNÁ VEVERKOVÁ, Ingrid, 2017. Rozpočet obce a vyššieho územného celku. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer s.r.o., s. 152, ISBN 978-80-8168-700-6.

5. KONEČNÁ VEVERKOVÁ, Ingrid, 2014. Zákon o rozpočtových pravidlách územnej samosprávy: komentár. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer. ISBN 978-80-8168-032-8.

Conditions for continuous assessment:

1. Participation in teaching in accordance with the study rules and instructions of the teacher.

2. Continuous control of studies - maximum 40 points, minimum 21.

Students are required to attend seminars, no absences are tolerated. (Based on the seriousness of the reason for non-participation, the teacher will assess whether he will determine written compliance, or excuse the student's non-participation without written compliance).

Final evaluation:

Verbal exam - maximum 60 points, minimum 31 points.

Conditions for successful completion of the course:

A total of 100 points can be obtained per semester with exam and during the semester, the minimum number of points for passing the subject is 52.

Final assessment scale: 100 - 91 A; 90 - 81 B; 80- 71 C; 70 - 61 D; 60 -52 E; 51 - 0 FX.

Slovak language

1st consultation: Fiscal federalism. Territorial self-government as part of public administration. The budget of the local government.

2nd consultation: Budgetary income, expenditure and financial operations of the territorial self-government.

3rd consultation: Financing of selected sectors of the public sector - healthcare, education, public transport.

The aim of the subject is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about authority, responsibility and competences in the creation and use of public finances. By completing this subject, students will acquire practical knowledge about financing, income and expenses of local government and financing of selected branches of the public sector. The intention is also to develop the student's digital competences.