FVP:UVSRPHK019 Public Administration in Centr - Course Information

UVSRPHK019 Public Administration in Central Europe

Extent and Intensity

10/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

JUDr. Marie Sciskalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

prof. JUDr. Igor Palúš, CSc.
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: JUDr. Marie Sciskalová, Ph.D.

Timetable

Fri 27. 9. 8:05–12:10 C309, Fri 15. 11. 8:05–12:10 C208

Prerequisites

FAKULTA(FVP) && TYP_STUDIA(N) && FORMA(K)
The content of the course assumes knowledge of the basic legal aspects of public law. In particular in terms of the structure of the legal order, validity, effectiveness of legal norms, scope and last but not least the general characteristics of governance.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Public Administration and Social Politics (programme FVP, VSSP)

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the nature and functioning of public administration, the forms of public authority in a democratic state in general and in Central European states in particular. Students will learn the content features of two crucial components of public administration, i.e. state administration and local governments. They will then gain information on the principles of good governance and their application in Central European countries. The content of the course will enable students to gain an insight into the organisation of public administration from the point of view of the actors and executors in the different Central European countries. Similar aspects will be covered in the context of local government. After completing the content of the course, students will acquire additional knowledge that will enable them to understand the functioning of public administration in the selected states, and to analyse and argue for its constitutional and legal anchoring.

Learning outcomes

Expertise Students can explain the nature of public administration, both state and local government in a democratic state. They will be able to analyse the structure, organisation and functioning of state administration and local government in the countries of Central Europe, while identifying commonalities and differences in terms of their real implementation. Professional skills
Students will be able to orientate themselves in the basic legal framework underpinning the organisation and functioning of state and local government in selected Central European countries. They will be able to synthesize the elements of both parts of public administration that have common features for the selected countries, but at the same time they will be able to point out the existing specificities and differences, and to integrate these into the system of public administration in terms of their possible use in practice. General competence Students will acquire additional knowledge that will enable them to clarify the position of public administration in selected European Union countries. They will be able to analyse and argue the constitutional and legal basis and organisational arrangements of public administration and local government in the Central European countries studied. They can apply the knowledge gained in this way in practice, especially in the context of international cooperation in the field of public administration. As well as in the preparation of joint projects or in the framework of cooperation not only at the municipal level. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Syllabus

• 1. Public administration, conceptual features, components of public administration, state administration, local government 2. Transformation of public administration, public administration reforms, modernisation of public administration, content definition in Central European countries. 3. Principles of good public administration, public administration and the right to a fair trial. 4. Public administration organisation with a focus on public administration in Central Europe, common and different. 5. Governments and public administration bodies in Slovakia. 6. Governments and public administrations in Poland and Hungary 7. Governments and public administrations in Germany and Austria 8. Territorial self-government in Slovakia. 9. Territorial self-government in Poland. 10. Territorial self-government in Hungary. 11. Territorial self-government in Germany and Austria.

Literature

required literature
• PALÚŠ, Igor. Verejná správa v strednej Európe. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, Fakulta veřejných politik v Opavě, 2015. Elektronická studijní opora.
• POMAHAČ, R. Základy teorie veřejné správy. Plzeň: Aleš Čeněk, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7380-330-8. info

recommended literature
• POMAHAČ, Richard a Marie WIDEMANNOVÁ. Veřejná správa a evropská právní integrace. Praha: Vysoká škola ekonomická, 2002. ISBN 80-245-0310-7.
• SCISKALOVÁ, Marie, Veřejná správa. Slezská univerzita Opava, OPF Karviná 2013.
• KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ. Evropská veřejná správa. Praha: UJAK, 2015. EAN 9788074521102.

Teaching methods

Students have the opportunity to attend classes and, as part of the timetable events, to consult with the teacher about any uncertainties. They have the opportunity to meet the teacher in person and discuss with the teacher the necessary facts concerning the material covered.

Assessment methods

Written examStudents must understand and be able to interpret the differences between the functioning of public administration in a democratic and non-democratic regime, navigate the structure and activity of the current state and local governments, perspectives and objectives of the ongoing reform of public administration and possibilities of cooperation of Central European countries.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.

Teacher's information

The combined part of the study takes place within the framework of timetable events This environment also provides students with individual consultations on selected problem units. Contact teaching is conducted through a system of tutorials on selected topics.

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