Universität Wien

230064 SE B9 Social Policy in Europe: History and Theory (2025S)

Sociological Theories: Consolidation (Seminar)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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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. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 05.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 19.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 26.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 02.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 09.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 30.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 07.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 14.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 21.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 28.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 04.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 11.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 25.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar consists of two parts. In the first part, it offers an introduction to the fundamentals of social policy, including its various definitions, considering non-governmental actors and resources such as welfare associations, families, and market-oriented actors. In the second part, the students choose a topic, present it, and debate it. Classic topics such as poverty, unemployment, and education are supplemented by eco-social policy topics such as energy poverty, among others. Country comparisons are discussed, with particular attention to differences, similarities, and converging or diverging trends. Individual sessions may also be conducted in English.

Assessment and permitted materials

The assessment is based on preparation for and active participation in the lectures, conducting and presenting a systematic literature review on the chosen topic, providing feedback on the presentations of other students, and writing a working paper on the same topic as the literature review.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

a) Active participation (25%) (i.e., attendance; prepared feedback on the presentations of others) b) Presentation of the systematic literature review and of the research topic (25%) c) Working paper (50%)

To successfully complete the course, all requirements must be fulfilled.

Examination topics

Independent contributions to discussions in the course and presentations. Further details on the assessment will be clarified in the syllabus. The syllabus will be distributed at the beginning of the seminar and uploaded to Moodle.

Reading list

The initial literature will be distributed in the syllabus at the beginning of the seminar.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 25.02.2025 16:06