Theory of the State 110521-S
Wykład (WYK) Semestr letni 2019/20

Introduction to the subject. Basic notions: state functions and their determinants, the quality of state operations, the state?s potential, the state as viewed by different scientific disciplines.

The genesis of the state. The evolution of statehood and its forms (development of the state) in consecutive eras (Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Middle Ages, the modern era, 19th century, the contemporary era). The increasing number of state functions/interventions.

The genesis of the state. The evolution of statehood and its forms ? contd.

The democratisation of political systems (transition to more-democratic political regimes). The emergence of party systems and parliamentary systems. Political ideologies.

The model and functioning in practice of the state in the leading English-speaking countries: the political system and organisation of the state (central government vs. local or regional government), the judiciary, public governance (the decision-making process and its fragmentation), NGOs and interest groups, public policy, public administration.

The model and functioning in practice of the state in the leading German-speaking countries: the political system (central government vs. local or regional government), the judiciary, public governance (the decision-making process and its fragmentation), NGOs and interest groups, public policy, public administration.

The model and functioning in practice of the state in the leading French-speaking countries: the political system (central government vs local or regional government), the judiciary, public governance (the decision-making process and its fragmentation), NGOs and interest groups, public policy, public administration.

The model and functioning in practice of the state in the countries of Southern/Mediterranean Europe: the political system (central government vs. local or regional government), the judiciary, public governance (the decision-making process and its fragmentation), NGOs and interest groups), public policy, public administration.

The model and functioning in practice of the state in the leading Asian and developing countries: the political system (central government vs. local or regional government), the judiciary, public governance (the decision-making process and its fragmentation), NGOs and interest groups, public policy, public administration.

The model and functioning in practice of the state in the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs): the political system (central government and local or regional government), the judiciary, public governance (the decision-making process and its fragmentation), NGOs and interest groups, public policy, public administration.

Public policy - the state and society in action and in the problem?solving process. Policy formulation and implementation.

Public governance - relationships among civil servants, politicians, citizens and interest groups. The decision-making process in the public sphere. The shift from representative to participatory democracy.

Traditions, forms and experiences in the development of statehood in Poland.

The state in the Third Republic of Poland: evolution of the political system, the party system, public institutions, public governance, public policy, public administration.

The Polish state system in the circumstances of globalisation and European integration.