Types and institutions of security ERASMUS>KRY02

Issues that will be discussed in detail during the course:

Basic factors in the evolution of security of states and international systems, contemporary understanding of security, subject vs. object dimension of understanding security, institutionalization of international security, new challenges to security, forecast trends and changes in the area of security, contemporary threats to security, mechanisms of cooperation in the area of security, state internal security, the concept and areas of internal security.
After the course the student will know theoretical basics of knowledge on the reasons of security evolution over centuries or in a specific historical period, will define basic terms in the field of contemporary security, understand the essence of current challenges and threats to security. The student will know and be able to indicate and describe the subjective and objective dimension of security. The student will also know and understand competences and the scope of activity of basic security institutions.
The student will be able to appreciate the impact of external and internal challenges and threats on national and regional security, including in the aspect of protection of cultural, historical, social heritage, and to properly assess the basic entities responsible for international security and internal security.