The specialty is focused on theories and practices of functioning of European states, regional and local entities of public life, selfgovernment, economic and political entities, non-governmental organizations, social movements and the media. Students will get an opportunity to analyze factors influencing the dynamics of state, regional and local development.
They will also develop skills, which will enable creation of strategies and evaluation in the sphere of public and social life. Students will learn about the political systems of European countries, their determinants and political mechanisms. They also get acquainted with the factors that create political cultures. A separate research area is also the characteristics of the European Union as a whole, its institutions and ways of acting.
During the course students will learn how stereotypes and historical-political myths in European societies are being created and how they can influence public life. This should provide the graduate with a critical attitude. In the course of the classes students will try to create electoral slogans in order to reach a particular electorate. Theoretical basics combined with acquired and improved practical knowledge make the graduate well prepared to perform analytical and advisory functions in research centers, think-tanks, political parties.
A certificate confirming the candidate’s level of English is required. A candidate whose documents confirm schooling in English, may not be required to present any additional language certificate.
The University of Lodz accepts the following English Language certificates:
– First Certificate in English (FCE),
– Certificate in Advanced English (CAE),
– Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE),
– Business English Certificate (BEC) Vantage,
– Business English Certificate (BEC) Higher,
– Certificate in English for International Business and Trade (CEIBT),
– English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL),
– International English Language Testing System (IELTS) more than 6 points;
– Test of an English as Foreign Language (TOEFL):
* at least 87 points in Internet-Based Test (iBT);
* at least 180 points in Computer-Based Test (CBT) supplemented with 50 points in Test of Spoken English (TSE);
*at least 510 points in Paper-Based Test (PBT) supplemented with at least 3,5 points in Test of Written English (TWE) and with at least 50 points in Test of Spoken English (TSE)
* at least 700 points in International Communication (TOEIC);