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230231 VO Introduction to Demographic Theories, Global Human Capital and Social Change (2021W)

Introduction to Demographic Theories, Global Human Capital and Social Change

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
DIGITAL

Montag 07.03.2022

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Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

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Prüfungsstoff

Basic demographic concepts
The life table model
The theory of demographic metabolism
The theory of demographic transition
The theory of a demographic dividend
Drivers of mortality decline
Drivers of fertility decline
Different approaches to population forecasting
Population scenarios by level of education
Aging, dependency ratios and migration
Population and sustainable development
Population policies

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

a) Maximum number of points that can be achieved: 100
b) Minimum requirement for a positive result: 50 points
c) Scale of marks:
91 - 100.....points Grade 1
78 - 90.......points Grade 2
64 - 77.......points Grade 3
50 - 63.......points Grade 4
Under 50 points Grade 5

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

At the end of the course there will be one comprehensive exam. Depending on the Covid situation it will be either a take-home exam or an in-room exam.
There will be six questions: Two more broad questions that need to be answered in short essays and four more specific and more technical questions. A calculator may be used.

Letzte Änderung: Fr 12.05.2023 00:20