| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Policy | SBK335 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Marco BOSCHELE
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Use the main concepts in the field of social policy.
2) Evaluate the nature of main policies in different domains of welfare and evaluate the ways in which these policies are implemented in different welfare systems.
3) Being acquainted with recent academic and policy debates within the scope of social policy.
4) Evaluate the dynamics and forces that have given way to new developments and policy changes in the field of social policy.
5) Comprehend basic texts in English and develop competency in using relevant concepts.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Readings in Social Policy.
Course Contents
Relevant readings on the main issues of social policy including welfare society, welfare models, social inclusion, poverty, social exclusion and international organizations will be done. The module is designed as a lecture, but students are also required to participate the class discussions.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Discussion
5) Discussion
6) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required