Kompetencje obywatelskie studentów Uniwersytetu Kazimierza Wielkiego w świetle badań empirycznych w 2007 roku

Abstract

The main aim of this article, which is an effect of the empirical research, is to present political awareness and political activity of the students of Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego. What is more, the article presents young people’s perception and evaluation of politics, and gives the answer to the question of the place of politics in their lives. The reason of the research was to reveal the problem of subjectivity of the students in the field of politics. The research and its results gave the opportunity to form a couple of conclusions. Negative perception of politics is reflected in low interests in political issues and politics itself. Nevertheless, interest can be found, but lies in watching political events rather than taking action. Consequently it results in the lack of activity in the socio-political life. Although the students are politically aware, their activity is limited to participation in general or local election. They also follow political news. What is more a negative attitude towards the word “politics” and lack of fundamental political knowledge among students can be noticed.