Course Description SPL4031 - Welfare, changes and mobilization in local communities (2005/2006)

Level	Postgraduate
ECTS Credits	7,5
Duration	Autumn
Language	Norwegian
Prerequisite(s)
Aim	The course shall give students knowledge of the welfare state's historical developement and ideological basis, as well as an understanding of dominant sociopolitical models and insight into the challenges facing Nordic and international welfare policies. The students investigative and critical attitude towards welfare policy will be stimulated with a special focus on the social changes and risks in our time including marginalized and underpriviledged groups.
Content	- the history of the welfare state - the welfare system; organization, legislation, regulation - social change and risk - demographic developement, inequality in living conditions, health and social capital - multiculturalism, individualization, social exclusion and marginalization - the welfare states possiblities, limitations and needs for renewal
Study Methods	Lectures, Group Works, E-learning, Meeting(s) / Seminar(s) gatherings, supervision, net supported learning
Assessment	Group-based written exam and oral presentation including the developement of an abstract dealing with a given subject area within welfare policy. Both are assessed group-wise and both must be passed.
Grading System	Passed / Failed
Course Requirements	None