Social Politics (2op)

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Objective of course
Students know the connection between changes in social policy and changes in society. They know the social security system in order to assist the client/patient in taking advantage of the social services and they are able to explain to the client its various benefits. Students know the influence economic issues have on the social and health care sector.

Course contents
Social policy as a concept, science, discipline, and
its realization
The social security system
Economic issues in the social and health care sector
European welfare states and different approaches
to wellbeing, equality and the origin and prevention of social problems
Current sociopolitical research and debate.

Teaching methods
Lectures
Discussions
Assignments
Presentations

Assessment methods
Written, graded examination / assignment