VS24VK029 Veřejná správa ve vybraných zemích EU

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
10/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Marie Sciskalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: Ing. Lucie Kamrádová, Ph.D.
Timetable of Seminar Groups
VS24VK029/A: Fri 21. 3. 9:45–14:40 C401, Fri 28. 3. 16:25–19:40 C201, M. Sciskalová
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in the field of organisation in selected EU countries: students will gain an understanding of the organisation of public administration from the perspective of its actors and implementers at central and local level in selected EU countries, focusing on common and specific features. In the same sense and in the same countries, students will also learn about the organisation and structure of local government.
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
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basic principles of the functioning of state power in selected European Union countries, both from the perspective of the activities of central administrative authorities and from the perspective of. By studying the course, students will develop a theoretical basis of knowledge on which they will build on other courses in the field of governance. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the organization of public administration, e.g. in France, Austria, Poland, which will serve to understand the links between economic, financial, mechanisms that undoubtedly influence the operation of states. Completion of the course will contribute to the understanding of the scope of activities of individual state bodies, territorial state bodies and local government bodies in decision-making matters towards subjects (natural persons, legal persons). Graduates of the course will be able to analyse the state structure of selected European Union countries in the horizontal and vertical arrangement of public authorities.
Learning outcomes
Acquisition of knowledge: students will acquire information about the establishment, structure, function of public administration in selected countries of the European Union. Application of theoretical knowledge: Students will be able to apply theoretical knowledge to practical examples in the field of public administration, including (transport education, health care). Interpretation of selected concepts: Students will be able to interpret the acquired theoretical information into practice. Formulation of recommendations. Critical thinking: Students will be able to critically evaluate different approaches to labour market regulation and their impact on the economy and society. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Syllabus
  •  Introduction to the characteristics of the scope of the course: state structure, self-government, interpretation of selected concepts. State power.  Form of government and state system in selected European Union countries. General characteristics explaining the exercise of state power by the highest organs of the state, their structure, the way they are constituted and their interrelations. Classification of heads of state, monarchy, republic.  Approaches to the classification of models of public administration. Classification of models of public administration, specifics of the organization of public administration in the states of the European Union, criteria of public administration centralization and decentralization. Models of Public Administration Anglo-American, Continental, Models of Local Administration.  Organisation of public administration in France History of the creation of the state, current organization of public administration, territorial divisions, state power (Parliament-National Assembly, Senate), local government (regions, departments, overseas regions, overseas departments)  Organisation of public administration in the Federal Republic of Germany. History of the formation of the state, present organization of public administration, territorial divisions, state authority (Federal Administration, State Administration, Middle Land level, district level),  Organization of the Public Administration of the Republic of Austria. History of the formation of the state, current organization of public administration, territorial divisions, state administration, state power (Austrian Parliament, National Council, Federal Council), Federal Land - Parliament, Provincial Government) districts, 15 statutory cities) municipalities, cities, towns  Organization of public administration in Hungary. History of the formation of the state, current or
Literature
  • Organizace veřejné správy v České republice
Teaching methods
Lectures with discussion: combining lecture with communication to allow students to discuss the lecture topic. Analysis of case studies: Students will be asked to select specific examples relating to the public administration of selected European Union countries, namely the specific administrative authorities and the scope of decision-making powers.
Assessment methods
The course ends with an examination, a combination of written and oral parts
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
http://marie.sciskalova@fvp.slu.cz
If there are any uncertainties in the material covered, it is possible to consult them with the teacher continuously after the lesson, through TEAMS, in consultation hours or by agreement with the teacher.
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