230144 SE Discrimination, Inequalities and Integration in the Austrian Labour Market (2009W)

Specific Measures of Active Labour Market Policy

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie

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).

Registration is open from Tu 22.09.2009 09:00 to We 30.09.2009 23:59
Registration is open from Mo 05.10.2009 09:00 to Th 15.10.2009 23:59
Deregistration possible until Sa 31.10.2009 23:59

Details

max. 30 participants

Language: German

Lecturers

Verena Paul

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Thursday
    22.10.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
    
    Thursday
    29.10.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
    
    Thursday
    05.11.
    13:00 - 18:00
    Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
    
    Thursday
    12.11.
    13:00 - 18:00
    Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
    
    Thursday
    19.11.
    16:30 - 19:00
    Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
    
    Thursday
    17.12.
    16:30 - 19:00
    Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
    
    Thursday
    14.01.
    16:30 - 19:00
    Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course deals with specific forms of discrimination and social inequalities in the labour market and focuses on current sociological research findings in the fields of active labour market policies. Theoretical approaches will be outlined to understand causes and effects of social exclusion and labour market segmentation. We will discuss the key findings of recent empirical studies on social disparities in unemployment and labour market participation. We will draw on evaluation research results, relevant data sources and structural indicators of the European Union to identify the main challenges of national policy on employability and social inclusion. The course provides an overview abut national and European employment strategies, the National Reform Programme and European initiatives to promote employment. Active labour market policies and measures addressing social exclusion and unemployment will be reviewed with regard to the adopted instruments and their outcomes.

Assessment and permitted materials

All students are expected to contribute actively to the course and to participate continuously. The delivery of written home works (executive summaries) has to meet the appointed deadline. The final grade is based on the results of a written test which takes place at the end of the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The objective of the course is to provide a broad understanding of theoretical approaches, empirical findings and indicators relating to social inequalities and discrimination in the Austrian labour market. A second aim is to inform about recent political strategies and measures to combat unemployment and to prevent enduring exclusion from the labour market. The course treats different levels of governance in the fields of active labour market policies. Besides we will outline innovative measures to strengthen the employability of low-skilled workers, long-term-unemployed and welfare recipients.

Examination topics

In the course of the seminar every participant is expected to read and summarize a set of selected papers. The respected literature can be found at the library. The executive summaries should contain critical notes and related questions which can be discussed during the course. Participants are also asked to prepare a presentation to provide deeper knowledge of crucial research findings.

Reading list

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit (BMWA) 2008: Dokumentation Aktive Arbeitsmarktpolitik in Österreich 1994-2008: Maßnahmen, Instrumente, Programme und Politiken. Reformschritte, Monitoring, Evaluierung. Kapitel IV: Beschäftigungspolitiken und Sonderprogramme.
Dimmel, Nikolaus, 2006: Grundsicherungsdebatte und Arbeitsmarktpolitik. Seite 312 bis 340. In: Stelzer-Orthofer, Christine, 2006: Arbeitsmarktpolitik im Aufbruch.
Egle, Franz, 2008: Arbeitsmarkt und Beschäftigung. Seite 1 bis 92. In: Egle, Franz; Nagy, Michael (Hg.) 2008: Arbeitsmarktintegration. Grundsichterung - Fallmanagement - Zeitarbeit - Arbeitsvermittlung.
Hinz, Thomas; Abraham, Martin, 2005: Theorien des Arbeitsmarktes: Ein Überblick. Seite 17 bis 68. In: Abraham, Martin; Hinz, Thomas (Hg.) Arbeitsmarktsoziologie: Probleme, Theorien, empirische Befunde.
Mühling, Tanja, 2005: Minderheiten auf dem Arbeitsmarkt. Seite 241 bis 262. In. Abraham, Martin; Hinz, Thomas (Hg.) Arbeitsmarktsoziologie: Probleme, Theorien, empirische Befunde.
OECD Employment Outlook 2008: Chapter 3: The Price of Prejudice: Labour Market Discrimination on the Grounds of Gender and Ethnicity. Seite 139 bis 202.

Association in the course directory

in 905: MA F Forschungsspezialisierung Sozialstruktur und soziale Integration oder MA EF Erweiterung einer gewählten Forschungsspezialisierung
in 121: Angewandte Soziologie (Praxisfelder), 3. Studienabschnitt

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