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[ 929WRSPTWSS10 ] SE Theories of Welfare States: Extension Course

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Es ist eine neuere Version 2025W dieser LV im Curriculum Masterstudium Joint Master's Degree Programme in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare 2025W vorhanden.
Workload Ausbildungslevel Studienfachbereich VerantwortlicheR Semesterstunden Anbietende Uni
5 ECTS M1 - Master 1. Jahr Sozialwissenschaften Dirk Jarre 3 SSt Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
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Quellcurriculum Masterstudium Joint Master's Programme in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare 2010W
Ziele The course objective is to educate students so they can function at a comparative level in regards to theoretical, ideological and historical issues pertaining to the European Social Model. The course goal is to enable students to critically reflect on topics as well as enhance practical skills in regards to the European Social Model, its values, objectives and strategies. Students will learn more on the substantial similarities and differences between various principles, objectives, responsibilities, processes and actors within European society at different levels, particularly at the national and the European level, including their interrelationship.
Lehrinhalte Students will acquire the skills necessary to conduct advanced research of welfare systems:

• Terminology, principles, definitions, institutions and processes in current European integration strategies

• Introduction to, definition and implementation of, European core values

• The various objectives of European integration policy (political, economic, social)

• Historical and current perspectives pertaining to European integration

• Various dynamics, challenges and processes of European integration related to social policy issues

• Understanding the role, expertise and responsibilities of European institutions (EU, Council of Europe, UNECE) and other main players, such as the market and civil society.

Beurteilungskriterien 70% based on an academic paper & 30% based on active class participation Paper: students are required to write a research seminar paper (20,000 characters) in an area covered in the course. Active participation: student participation in class discussions and debates during the on-site seminar as well as during the distance learning portion.
Lehrmethoden Introduction course at the beginning of the semester followed by the use of audio and video lectures during the distance learning portion, discussion board activity and individual tutoring (Moodle platform).
Abhaltungssprache Englisch
Lehrinhalte wechselnd? Nein
Präsenzlehrveranstaltung
Teilungsziffer 25
Zuteilungsverfahren Zuteilung nach Vorrangzahl