Universität Wien

210049 SE BAK11 European Union and Europeanisation (2014W)

EU health policy

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

Please sign up for this course via univis before the start of the semester; this is mandatory! It is not possible to sign up afterwards.

Students who miss the first unit will lose their place in the course and may be replaced by students from the waiting list.

Plagiarism (presenting someone else's work as your own) is strictly FORBIDDEN. Plagiarism may result in failing the entire course.
Moodle

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: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

First session: 08.10.2014, Wednesday, 15.00-16.30
Place: Hörsaal 1 (A212), NIG 2.Stock

  • Wednesday 08.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 15.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 29.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 05.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 12.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 19.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 26.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 03.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 10.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 17.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 07.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 14.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 21.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 28.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course provides students with an understanding of the role played by the European Union in health policy. It discusses the rationale and instruments of EU action in the field of protecting and improving human health, addressing common safety concerns in health matters and supporting the health systems of Member States.

The course will address the following topics:

- Health care systems in Europe: values, objectives, challenges

- EU competence in public health

- Governance in EU health policies: mechanisms and instruments

- Effects of European integration on health systems

- Protection of health-related rights of individuals

- Policies and instruments used by the EU to support the health systems of Member States

- Selected health policy fields. Examples: mental health, alcohol, tobacco, patient safety, rare diseases, pharmaceuticals...

Assessment and permitted materials

The language of instruction is English. Students are expected to have a solid command of the English language, in terms of reading, speaking and writing.

Please sign up for this course via univis before the start of the semester; this is mandatory! It is not possible to sign up afterwards. Only students who are regularly registered via univis can participate in the course. It is mandatory to attend the first unit on 8 October 2014. Students who miss the first unit will loose their place in the course and can be replaced by students from the waiting list.

If you decide not to take the course, please deregister by 1 November 2014. If you stop attending the course and do not deregister, you will receive a failing grade.

Attendance for this course is mandatory and will be taken at every class meeting (unit). University regulations allow for up to two unexcused absences during the semester. A medical note is required for any further absence. Accruing more than two absences without a medical note will negatively affect the final mark. Absence due to job or work-related reasons will not be accepted. Students who miss more than six units (regardless of reason) will fail the course.

Evaluation:
- Attendance and active participation in class discussions - 20%
- Written assignments - 20%
- Group presentation - 30%
- Final exam - 30%

Plagiarism (presenting someone else's work as your own) is strictly FORBIDDEN. Plagiarism may result in failing the entire course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The objective of the course is to deepen students' understanding of fundamental concepts in EU health policy. The course intends to develop students' analytical skills through critical engagement with arguments from the academic literature as well as their research and presentation skills.

Examination topics

Assigned readings, group and plenary debates, written assignments, group presentation.

Reading list

The course syllabus with mandatory and recommended readings will be uploaded in Moodle.

Association in the course directory

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