Universität Wien

210030 LK BA 5 History of Theory and Debates on Theory (2011S)

Sozial-/Staatstheorien

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 10.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 17.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 24.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 31.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 07.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 14.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 05.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 12.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 19.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 26.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 09.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 16.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 30.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

We discuss important theories of the welfare state from from society-centered approaches to state-centered approaches. Developing a critical understanding of texts relevant to the welfare state and its development (modernization theory, neo-marxism, power ressources theory, neo-institutionalism, feminism and others).

Assessment and permitted materials

Attendance on a regular basis, participating in class, reading and discussing the texts, writing assignments

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Introductory understanding about theories of the welfare state and its main controversies.

Examination topics

Reading original literature, working with it in group discussions and presentations

Reading list

Wird im Rahmen des LK bekannt gegeben.

Association in the course directory

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