Universität Wien

210059 SE BAK11 European Union and Europeanisation (2015W)

European integration and health policy (engl.)

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 on 7 October 2015 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: 07.10.2015, Wednesday, 15.00-16.30

Place: Hörsaal 1 (A212), NIG 2.Stock

  • Wednesday 07.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 14.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 21.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 28.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 04.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 11.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 18.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 25.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 02.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 09.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 16.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 20.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 27.01. 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 consequences of European integration for health policy and health systems. 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 on the EU policy agenda
- Health care systems in Europe: values, objectives, challenges
- Effects of European integration on health systems: impact of internal market rules
- Impact of the economic crisis on health policy in the EU
- Protection of health-related rights of individuals in the EU
- Healthy ageing: what can the EU do to support Member States in coping with demographic challenges?
- Selected health policy fields. Examples: mental health, alcohol policy, tobacco policy, rare diseases, pharmaceuticals, health and environment...
- Health workforce and cross-border mobility of health professionals

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 7 October 2015. Students who miss the first unit will lose 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 31 October 2015. 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 five units (regardless of reason) will fail the course.

Evaluation:
- Attendance and active participation in class discussions - 20%
- Written assignments - 20%
- Student presentation - 30%
- Final test taking place during the last unit of the course (closed book) - 30%
Students who do not complete any of the components listed above will be marked with 0 points for the respective component. It is not possible to retake the final test in case of failure. Students need to complete at least 55% to pass the course.

Written assignments must be submitted by the deadline indicated in the course syllabus and on Moodle. A 50% penalty will be applied to assignments submitted after the deadline. Assignments submitted with more than 3 days delay will not be taken into consideration.

Plagiarism (presenting someone else's work as your own) is strictly FORBIDDEN. Plagiarism may result in failing the entire course.
Students may be asked to discuss their written assignments with the lecturer. In such cases the discussion will be documented and will be taken into consideration during grading.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The objective of the course is to deepen students' understanding of fundamental concepts in European integration and 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, student presentations.

Reading list

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

Association in the course directory

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