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No. Type(s) Class Title
6181 PI Social Policy Präsenz-Modus
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from 2024-02-20 14:00 to 2024-02-28 23:59
De-registration via LPIS
from 2024-02-20 14:00 to 2024-03-09 23:59

Instructor(s) ao.Univ.Prof. Dr. August Österle
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs Social Policy
Credit hours 2
Language of instruction English

Detailed schedule
Tue, 2024-03-12 11:00-14:00 TC.4.15 (Map)
Tue, 2024-03-19 11:00-14:00 TC.4.15 (Map)
Tue, 2024-04-09 11:00-14:00 TC.4.15 (Map)
Tue, 2024-04-16 11:00-14:00 TC.4.15 (Map)
Tue, 2024-04-23 11:00-14:00 TC.4.15 (Map)
Tue, 2024-04-30 11:00-14:00 TC.4.15 (Map)
Tue, 2024-05-07 11:00-14:00 TC.4.15 (Map)
Tue, 2024-05-14 11:00-14:00 TC.4.15 (Map)
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Further information https://learn.wu.ac.at/vvz/24s/6181

Contact details:
august.oesterle@wu.ac.at
Contents:

Topics covered in this course:

  • social policy, social welfare and the welfare state: objectives, principles, actors, policies,
  • comparative welfare state analysis: comparing welfare states, welfare state models, 
  • European social policy: EU social policy, the impact of EU integration on national social policies,
  • sustainability of the welfare state. 

In addition, student group projects will deal with selected social policy issues in comparative perspective. 
Learning Outcomes:

The course provides a framework for understanding, reviewing and critical analysis of alternative approaches to the study and the practice of social policy. After attending this course, students will be able to:

  • outline and apply the conceptual foundations of social policy,
  • identify alternative welfare state models,
  • characterise social policies in selected countries,
  • evaluate the role of EU social policies,
  • analyse and discuss social policy approaches against the background of major economic and social policy objectives,
  • understand and discuss academic social policy papers. 

In addition, students will:

  • gain practice and improve their skills in writing, presenting and discussing their ideas.
Attendance requirements:

This being a ‘course with continuous assessment (PI)’, the university requires students to attend at least 80% of all classes for completing the course successfully. Ideally you don’t miss any classes. If you are unable to attend a session, please let me know before that session.
Teaching/learning method(s):

The first part of the course is based on inputs by the lecturer and group discussions. In the second part of the course, groups of students will focus on selected social policy areas, present comparative analyses and discuss these in sub-group and/or plenary debates. Activities include:

  • lectures
  • team-based learning
  • group discussions
  • oral presentations
  • written papers 
Assessment:

The final grade is based on: 

  • exam: 40%
  • group project with oral presentation and discussion (group): 30%
  • written assignment (individual): 20%
  • active participation in class: 10% 

Grades (point ranges):

  • Excellent (1): 90-100 points
  • Good (2): 80-89 points
  • Satisfactory (3):  65-79 points
  • Sufficient (4): 50-64 points
  • Fail (5): 0-49 points
Prerequisites:

This is a course offered for WU bachelor students (in the Economics and Socio-Economics Major program), and for incoming students as part of the English Program.
Last edited: 2024-01-30 10:09
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