EPN-V2

SSA4100 Social Policy Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Sosialpolitikk
Study programme
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Study Option International Social Welfare and Health Policy
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care
Master in Programme Applied Social Sciences
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences
Elective modules, Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Curriculum
FALL 2021
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The course provides an in-depth insight into the different support systems -the employment market, the family, the voluntary sector and the welfare and social assistance services are linked in Norway and in other European countries. This provides an insight into how class, gender, and ethnicity has influenced the development of welfare measures. Key normative reasons for welfare measures, such as justice, equality and solidarity are highlighted. Challenges to the welfare state, such as demographical changes, immigration, globalisation, privatisation and exposure to competition are discussed in light of existing research. Welfare policy for children is discussed as a separate topic.

Required preliminary courses

All

Learning outcomes

Hver besvarelse vurderes av en sensor.

Ekstern sensor benyttes regelmessig, og minimum ved hver tredje gjennomføring av emnet. Ved uttrekk av besvarelser til ekstern sensur skal uttrekket omfatte minimum 10 % av besvarelsene, men uansett ikke færre enn 5 besvarelser. Ved uttrekk skal ekstern sensors vurdering komme alle studentene til gode.

Teaching and learning methods

Practical training

  • The midway and final assessments are made by the practical training supervisor and the contact lecturer at OsloMet. The final decision on whether the course is approved or not is made by the university college.

Exam

  • All answer papers are assessed by two internal examiners. An external examiner contributes to the preparation of the question papers and assessment criteria.

Course requirements

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Assessment

The students will take a seven-day individual home exam on a set topic. The scope of the assignment should be approx. 8 pages (+/- 10 percent), calibri, pt. 12, line spacing 1.5 , tables and bibliography not included.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All referenced material is allowed.

Grading scale

A grade scale A-F.

Examiners

The exam is graded by an internal and an external examiner.

A random selection consisting of at least 25 % of the exam papers will be graded by both an internal and external examiner. This will inform the grading of the remaining exam papers.

Course contact person

Ivar Lødemel