(Im)possible Escape? H. G. Wells, Utopia and the World State

This article reviews the recent monograph by Maxim Shadurski, The Nationality of Utopia. H. G. Wells, England, and the World State (New York: Routledge, 2020) in the context of utopian studies on the one hand, and the political ideas of the nation state vs. world state on the other

Barriers for effectiveness of fiscal policy: the case of Poland

Motivation: It is commonly known that the public authorities responsible for the implementation of fiscal policy aim to achieve social and economic objectives. Nevertheless, as in the case of the private sector, there are factors that can limit the achievement of these goals. Retrospective analysis of the policy conducted by fiscal authorities in Poland, in the period prior to and post-crisis, proves the existence of numerous reasons that determine the particular effectiveness of the policy. This in turn leads to many interesting evaluative judgments. The essence and main objectives of fiscal policy will be defined on the basis of the literature review. Furthermore, an attempt will be made to answer the question what effective fiscal policy means, what factors determine it and what measures can evaluate this effectiveness. Empirical part of the paper will present shaping of the macroeconomic indicators. Further, it will concern the recognition of factors that affect the achievement of the objectives on the basis of statistical data analysis. The summary will include assessment of the rationality and verification of the validity of fiscal decisions taken by the authorities.Aim: The main goal of the article is to recognize and assess the factors affecting the achievement of the objectives of fiscal policy in Poland. This aim is accompanied by the following hypothesis; adopted system solutions by the authorities make it impossible to conduct effective fiscal policy in Poland.Results: The anticipated results will be visible in the form of highlighting the factors which were characterized by both the negative and positive impact on the achievement of the objectives of fiscal policy in Poland. It should consequently contribute to considering possible system changes in the future

Historical review of Polish copyright legislation and recent developments of permitted use in educational establishments

This thesis was submitted for the degree of Master of Law and awarded by Brunel University.This dissertation examines the Polish Copyright legislation and recent developments of permitted use in educational establishments through a historical perspective. It focuses on legal history, codification processes and ways of unification reviewed in the context of successive periods during 1795-2012. The main issue being considered within this field of law is permitted use and its educational application. The dissertation seeks to answer the question whether developments in the scope of permitted use have been influenced by historical events and advancements in the education sector. It explores and analyzes those factors that help find a balance between providing wide access to educational materials, thus securing sustained input to education, as well as the authors’ rights to protect their works and creativity. The dissertation shows how the implementation of permitted use provisions in Polish education has traditionally been influenced by historical circumstances, national legal traditions and technological advancements in education, including publishing of educational materials. Permitted use has become increasingly significant as a result of the educational establishments’ dynamic progress during the political and societal transformation of the 1990s. Further, the dissertation defines the scope of permitted use implemented in educational establishments in Poland, discussing the factors that shape it and the extent that educational institutions are entitled to benefit from permitted use regulations. It assesses the impact of permitted use on schoolbook publishing by examining two cases studies, schoolbooks published by Ossolineum in the 1930s, and the “Switch on Poland” online schoolbook project of 2011. An evaluation of Polish permitted use regulations and comparison with those of the UK, France and Germany is provided. Polish permitted use regulations are further examined vis-à-vis the EU Information Society Directive (ISD, 2001/29/EC). There is no single or unified approach emerging as defining permitted use for educational purposes. Differences are identified in both understanding and balancing the societal need of accessing knowledge through education with protecting author copyright and creativity. This diversity of law flexibility among European countries, its implementation and current limitations occur as a result of different historical circumstances and societal needs shaping the scope of permitted use

Engaging Students Through Innovation In Computer Science Education

This contribution addresses how the innovation activities have been implemented in two bachelor programmes in computer science at Kristianstad University in Sweden. The goal of the innovation activities is to equip students with essential skills and abilities like developing technical and analytical skills, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity to prepare them in their professional role, to actively contribute to their workplace and work to identify and find innovative solutions to societal challenges. To achieve this goal, the programmes provide project-based learning to enhance the learning experience for students and, additionally, include the events like Imagine or Hackathon, where students work in teams to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Imagine event provides an opportunity for students to showcase their skills and creativity and receive feedback from experts in the field. It is offered at Kristianstad University several times a year with different focus areas linked to the University\u27s profile area of environment, health and water, which for computer science students give a chance to work interdisciplinary. Hackathon event is provided by older students and the goal is to challenge and encourage younger students in programming. By providing students with practical experiences and exposure to modern technologies and teaching methodologies, the programme prepares them to navigate the ever-changing demands of the workforce. The incorporation of team-based learning and events enhances students\u27 collaboration and creativity, providing them with the skills (effective communication, leadership, project management) they need to succeed in the modern workplace

A Three-Year Academic Track Towards Literacy In Sustainable Development - A Computer Science Study Program Case

The 3-year Bachelor Programme in Software Development study program at Kristianstad University, Sweden, aims to integrate not only academic competencies and skills in subject courses but also critical thinking skills on how Computer Science can contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals. Starting from an understanding of the sustainable development goals, students begin a process of designing and implementing applications for some specific goals. Through participation in various activities, students exchange the ideas and perspectives, and are challenged to consider multiple solutions to complex problems. The students\u27 critical thinking, communicative abilities, and the ability to solve problems both individually as in groups are developed in a clear progression through the education. This contribution aims to provide an overview of the sustainable development track in the programme, as well as in-depth presentations of some of the courses covered. The main objective of the study was to gather students\u27 perspectives and feedback on the relevance and importance of sustainable development goals in the context of computer science. Students’ views have been evaluated through the survey

Australia as an (in)hospitable home in Peter Carey’s A Long Way from Home (2017)

The concepts of “house” and “home” constitute two poles of experience which negotiate the space between economic and emotional safety. Associated with material well-being and personal rela-tionships, they may serve as litmus-paper tests to probe the economic and personal situation of people living on a given territory. The last to-date novel by the Australian novelist Peter Carey, A Long Way from Home (2017), takes up the issue of Australia as a metaphorical home to diverse groups of people: the white descendants of British colonisers, post-WWII survivors and immigrants, and the indigenous Aboriginal inhabitants of the continent. Employing the plot of the all-around-the-country car race, the novel shows how the land, seemingly homely and open to everybody, may be read as a palimpsest of trauma and pain, and quite inhospitable to many of its inhabitants. Referring to the concepts of the picaresque and chronotope, this article will argue that both the metaphoric and the literal meaning of the concepts of house and home are employed in the novel to disclose and discuss the internal and immigration policy of the Australia of the [email protected] Klonowska is an assistant professor in the English Department at the Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. She teaches British literature and culture, and has published on contemporary British fiction and film. Her book-length studies include Contaminations: Magic Realism in Contemporary British Fiction (2006), and Longing for Romance: British Historical Romances 1990-2010 (2014). Her academic interests focus on contemporary literature, literary theory, magic realism in fiction and film, and cine-matographic utopias and dystopias.Catholic University of Lublin, PolandAshcroft, B., Griffiths G. & Tiffin, H. 2002. The Empire Writes Back. Theory and Practice in Post-Colonial Literatures. 2nd edition. London: Routledge.Bakhtin, M.M. 1981. Forms of time and of the chronotope in the novel. In: The Dialogic Imagination: Four Essays, 84-258. Ed. M. Holquist, trans. C. Emerson & M. Holquist. Austin: University of Texas Press.Carey, P. 2017. A Long Way from Home. Melbourne: Penguin Random House Australia. E-book.Chandler, M. R. 1991. Dwelling in the Text: Houses in American Fiction. Berkeley: University of California Press.Frye, N. 2000 [1957]. Anatomy of Criticism. Princeton: Princeton University Press.Gierak-Onoszko, J. 2019. 27 śmierci Toby’ego Obeda. Warszawa: Dowody na istnienie.Lotman, Y. 1977. The Structure of the Artistic Text. Trans. Gail Lenhoff and Ronald Vroon. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Press.Madden, D. & Marcuse, P. 2016. In Defense of Housing: The Politics of Crisis. London: Verso.Preston, A. 2018. A Long Way from Home review – Peter Carey’s best novel in decades. The Guardian 15 January. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jan/15/a-long-way-from-home-peter-carey-review (accessed 25 May 2022).Short, D. 2008. Reconciliation and Colonial Power. Indigenous Rights in Australia. Aldershot: Ashgate.36 (1/2022)688