Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Laboratory for Law, Public Management and Crisis Management
Course Code
SZF_275
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Information and Communication Science; Law; Political Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Kudeikina
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
SZF, Kuldigas Street 9C, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Develop students’ ability to apply legal norms, governance principles and strategic communication approaches in an integrated way to address complex crisis situations through practical simulations. The course promotes analytical thinking, interinstitutional cooperation skills and decision-making in a climate of uncertainty, combining aspects of rights, security, sustainability, technology and societal governance.
Preliminary Knowledge
- basic knowledge of legal theory and legal methods, including the interpretation and application of legal provisions;
- understanding the principles of public administration systems, institutional structures and administrative processes;
- basic knowledge of human rights and their protection mechanisms in the national and European legal area;
- a picture of the interaction between international and European legal systems;
- a general understanding of the impact of security, sustainability and technological development on the regulatory framework;
- academic research and analytical thinking skills, ability to work with laws, regulations and case law;
- skills to work as a team, to argue your point of view and to be part of discussions.
Prerequisites may be acquired in bachelor-level studies in law or related social sciences programmes.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.understands the regulatory framework for crisis management in Latvia, EU and internationally; is familiar with the institutional structure of public administration and the principles of security policy; understands the interplay of human rights, sustainability and technology regulation in crisis situations; is familiar with the basic principles of strategic communication and reputation management.
Skills
1.Student is able to: analyse laws and regulations and apply them to simulated crisis situations; identify legal risks and formulate sound solutions; cooperate with interdisciplinary teams and take reasoned decisions; develop a crisis communication and action plan.
Competences
1.Student: independently integrate aspects of rights, policy planning and security into complex challenges; demonstrate the ability to strategically manage processes in times of uncertainty; the balance of public interest, security and human rights shall be critically assessed.
Assessment
Individual work
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Group independent work (crisis scenario development) |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Following the mission of the wedding to prepare a crisis solution scenario. |
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Presentation of strategic communication and legal solution |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Examination
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Participation in practice classes |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Final simulation play and reflection report |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Legal framework for crisis management
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Public administration and institutional coordination
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Human rights in emergency situations
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Security policy and public resilience
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International organisations and crisis regulation
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Data protection and cyber security in crises
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Public-private cooperation in crises
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Policy planning and risk analysis
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Integrated scenario methodology (preparation for simulation)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Boin, A., ’t Hart, P., Stern, E., Sundelius, B. (2017). The Politics of Crisis Management: Public Leadership Under Pressure. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
2.
Coombs, W. T. (2023). Ongoing Crisis Communication: Planning, Managing, and Responding. 6th ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
3.
Craig, P., de Búrca, G. (2020). EU Law: Text, Cases, and Materials. 7th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
4.
Latvijas Republikas Satversme
5.
Civilās aizsardzības un katastrofas pārvaldīšanas likums
6.
Nacionālās drošības likums
Additional Reading
1.
Judikatūra
2.
Latvijas Republikas Satversmes tiesas spriedumi