Introduction to European Criminal Law 370-PS5-4ERAFB
Profile of studies - general academic.
Form of study - stacionary.
Course type - optional.
Field and discipline of science - social sciences and legal sciences.
Prerequisites - none.
Number of didactic hours divided into forms of conducting classes - 16 hours of seminar.
Didactic methods - Problem-based lecture, conversational lecture, lecture with multimedia presentation of selected topics, Socratic method, discussion, brainstorming
ECTS points - 3.
Student workload balance - participation in classes 16 hours (remote form in real-time), preparation for classes, and exam 50 hours, participation in consultations related to classes 33 hours, exam 1 hour. Total: 100 hours, corresponding to 4 ECTS credits.
Quantitative indicators - student workload related to activities requiring a teacher's direct participation of 50 hours, which corresponds to 2 ECTS credits, and student workload that does not require direct teacher participation 50 hours, which corresponds to 2 ECTS credits.
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Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE, the graduate knows and understands:
- KP7_WG3 - has in-depth knowledge of the rules
and institutions in the field of criminal and civil law, administrative, constitutional and judicial and administrative procedures, methods of verification: preparation of a presentation, continuous observation during classes,
- KP7_WK3 - knows and understands the appropriate terminology
for individual law disciplines, methods of verification: preparation of a presentation, continuous observation during classes,
SKILLS, the graduate is capable of:
- KP7_UW1 - can interpret and explain correctly the importance of specific legal norms and the interrelationships between these norms within a specific area of law, methods of verification: preparation of a presentation, continuous observation during classes,
KP7_UO1 - fluently navigates the Polish law system, uses individual norms and areas of law to pursue independently solving specific problems; depending on students own interests (selected specialization subjects) and has advanced skills wich alllows to solve complex practical problems in the specific fields of law, methods of verification: preparation of a presentation, continuous observation during classes,
SOCIAL COMPETENCES, the graduate is ready to:
KP7_KK2 - independently and critically supplement knowledge and skills, enhanced by an interdisciplinary dimension, methods of verification: preparation of a presentation, continuous observation during classes,
Assessment criteria
Attendance at classes and preparation of a presentation on a given topic are prerequisites for passing the course. Standard grading scale (2–5)
A maximum of one absence is allowed and must be made up. The method of making up the absence is determined individually after consultation with the lecturer.
The use of AI systems by a student while preparing a presentation is permitted only within the scope and under the rules specified in Order No. 31 of the Rector of the University of Białystok of April 11, 2025, on the use of artificial intelligence systems in the educational process at the University of Białystok. The use of AI does not exempt the student from responsibility for the accuracy of the information and data used in the work.
Depending on the applicable regulations the final assessment may be conducted remotely.
Bibliography
Required literature:
Boister Neil, An introduction to transnational criminal law, Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press, 2012.
Delmas-Marty Mireille and J. R. Spencer, European criminal procedures, Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Satzger Helmut, International and European criminal law. München : Verlag C. H. Beck [etc.], cop. 2012.
The criminal code: [bilingual edition], Kodeks karny : [wydanie dwujęzyczne] / tł. Nicholas Faulkner. Warszawa C. H. Beck, 2012.
Supplementary literature:
Criminology, A. Walsh, C. Jorgensen, Sage 2018.
Criminality and Criminal Justice in Contemporary Poland Sociopolitical Perspectives, K. Buckowski et. al. Routledge 2015.
Additional information
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