SPP725 Public Administration

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jiří Nantl, LL.M. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Libor Musil, CSc.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Sat 2. 10. 8:15–9:45 U41, Sat 6. 11. 8:15–9:45 U41, Sat 4. 12. 8:15–9:45 U41
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
there are 16 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
At the end of learning period of the course, students should: understand the main concepts and features of public administration; be aware of the legal framework of public administration in the context of its development; be aware of the role of public administration in making and carrying out political decision; be able to analyze a concrete administrative procedure or act; be able to design administrative procedure towards solutions of a public policy issue.
Syllabus
  • 1. Key features of public administration: Concepts. State administration. Self-governing bodies. 2. Legal and financial framework: Law-making. Public budgeting. State and public entities in economic terms. 3. Processes of public administration: Administrative procedure and administrative acts. Judicial review.
Literature
  • POTŮČEK, Martin. Veřejná politika. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství (SLON), 2005, 399 s. ISBN 8086429504. info
  • PRŮCHA, Petr. Správní právo : (obecná část). Vyd. 2., přeprac. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1996, 255 s. ISBN 8021013834. info
Teaching methods
Lectures supported by reading and moderated group discussions.
Assessment methods
Written test and essay form the exam. Grading criteria: A = 35 - 40 points, B = 30 - 34 points, C = 22 - 29 points, D = 15 - 21, E = 9 - 14, F = 8 points and below. The test (max. 20 points) comprises 10 multiple choice questions. Essay (max. 20 points) should present a student´s arguments concerning a chosen issue of public administration.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017.
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