| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Joint Master's Programme in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare 2014W |
| Objectives |
The aim of this course is deepen students’ theoretical knowledge on social policy at European Union and national levels.
On completion of the course, students will obtain knowledge and skills that enable them:
– to explain the European Union social dimension, its emergence in European Union and member states;
– to conceptualize the social policy issues (instruments) related to European integration;
– to identify the main societal challenges and problems in social policy making at European Union and national levels;
– to analyze the key areas of the European Union social policy and member states in comparative perspective (employment policy; social protection; gender equality; living conditions; family policies; ageing policies; policy for disabled; etc.).
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| Subject |
The social dimension of the European Union: The content and structure of European Union social policy; Primary legislation relating to the social dimension of the European Union (treaties, charters); Secondary legislation relating to the social dimension of the European Union (directives, regulations, recommendations); Lisbon strategy; Open method of coordination in the European Union member states.
Harmonization of national social policies in the European Union: Models of welfare in the European Union member states; Consolidating the European social model.
The key areas of European Union social policy: Community policy on living and working conditions; The gender dimension of social policy; Family policies; Policy for older and disabled people.
The development of European Union social dimension: Modernising social policy in the Central and Eastern European countries; Future shape of European social policy.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Cumulative grade: 70% final paper and 30% participation in the discussions.
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| Methods |
Introductory lectures during Intensive Program, afterwards discussion boards and tutoring supported by Moodle and individual studies of the theoretical literature and other sources of course. Final essay.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Course materials provided by instructor.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
