| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Joint Master's Programme in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare 2014W |
| Objectives |
The course objective is to provide students with an opportunity to acquire insight into the theoretical, ideological and historical framework of social policy and welfare state institutions in Europe. In-depth analysis of social policy developments will strengthen the students' understanding of welfare reform trajectories in Europe. Students will learn advanced research skills in order to:
- identify the theoretical underpinnings of social policy;
- describe historical, ideological and political context in which social policy has developed in European welfare states;
- critically analyse all the key areas of social policy;
- explore the changing contemporary context of social policy in the European Union.
- understand and reflect different theories and typologies of welfare states regimes.
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| Subject |
This course provides an initial historical overview of how social policy has developed in European welfare states. The course also describes contemporary aspects of welfare production and provides some theoretical background to help understand social policy and welfare institutions in a philosophical, ideological and methodological way. The course gives students an overview (and examination) in the key areas of social policy and welfare services and focuses on answering questions such as: What are the main characteristics for different types of European welfare states and what are substantive similarities and differences between the various welfare state regimes?
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| Criteria for evaluation |
100% book examination. Written exam (composed of open-ended questions).
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| Methods |
This is an independent study course and the examination material will be based on a set of recommended books. Students will have four hours to complete the examination.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Literature on which books examination is based:
- Baldock, John; Manning, Nicholas; Vickerstaff, Sarah. (eds.). Social policy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007. p. 6-58; 120-243; 350-380; 602-708.
- Pierson, Christopher; Castles, Francis. (eds.). The welfare state Reader. Cambridge: Polity Press, 2006. p. 5-197.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
