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[ 929WRSPESP12 ] Module (*)Theories of Welfare States and Comparative European Social Policy: An Introduction
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Coordinating university |
| 5 ECTS |
Single module examination |
M1 - Master's programme 1. year |
Social Science |
Dainius Bernotas |
MRU |
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Master's programme Joint Master's Programme in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare 2012W |
| Objectives |
(*)The aim of the course is to give students the opportunity to gain insight into the theoretical, ideological and historical framework of social policy and welfare provisions in Europe. By providing an in-depth analysis of social policy developments, this course furthers understanding of welfare reform trajectories in Europe. Students will be equipped with the skills necessary for advanced research, to analyse applied social policies:
- to identify the theoretical underpinnings of social policy;
- to describe the historical, ideological and political context in which social policy has developed in European welfare states;
- to critically analyse all the key areas of social policy;
- to explore the changing contemporary context of social policy in the European Union.
- to understand and reflect different theories and typologies of welfare states regimes.
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(*)This course provides an historical overview of the development of social policy in European welfare states. Secondly, it describes contemporary aspects of providing welfare. Thirdly, it provides some of the theoretical background to understanding social policy and welfare provisions – philosophically, ideologically and methodologically. Fourthly, it provides an overview and examination of the key areas of social policy and welfare services. Fifthly, the course tries to answer following questions: what are the main characteristics of different types of European welfare states and what are substantial similarities and differences between the various welfare state regimes.
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(*)100% Book examination. This course is completed by independent reading of literature followed by an exam on a set of recommended books. The time to complete the test is four hours.
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