SOS1130 Social work in the welfare society Course description

This course gives the student basic knowledge about the Norwegian welfare society and different welfare models. Emphasis is placed on welfare policy goals and policy instruments, and the interaction between the public, private and voluntary sector. The course will clarify political and administrative framework conditions, as well as the importance of welfare policy to social work practice.

Students also learn about social structures that create social problems and negatively affect people’s living conditions and about what can counter such structures. Social class, marginalisation and discrimination are key topics in the course.

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Learning approaches include lectures, in-class problem solving, class discussions, and group work.

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner. At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.

The exam in the course is a group report. Students are expected to work with a group of 3-5 people and write a valuation report of maximum 20 pages.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Grade scale A - F

The final group report will be evaluated by both internal and external graders.

The course is based on Finance and Accounting. It is related to Foretaksfinans, Videregående finansregnskap og regnskapsteori, and Årsregnskap, but these are not the prerequisite for taking the course.

Ivan Harsløf and Therese Saltkjel