LundU: Globalisation and Social Policy (SOTH20006)
Exchange (level 2)Points: 12.5Online
About this subject
Contact information
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Overview
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The aim of this course is to analyse and discuss social policy and different social policy systems in a context of globalisation. The course is divided into two parts. In the first part we will introduce some basic concepts and typologies that have been used to characterise different systems of social policy. These models are used as a starting point for analysing labour markets and welfare systems in different countries. The historical background to the development of specific models of social policy - the economic, social and political context within which they have emerged - will also be discussed. Another important aspect of comparison is the elation between different models and gender equality/inequality. The second part of the course focuses on the impact of economic globalisation on social policy. In this context the challenges of globalisation for different models is discussed. The course concludes by discussing future prospects for social policy.
Intended learning outcomes
On the completion of the course, students shall:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different social policy systems in a context of globalisation;
- demonstrate knowledge about theoretical traditions and research results in the study of globalisation and social policy;
- demonstrate knowledge of changes in governance and regulation of welfare in relation to globalisation;
- understand the gender aspects of different welfare systems and global social policy;
- be able to follow the development of knowledge on globalisation and social policy.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the D-GLOBISS Diploma in Global Issues.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
The course commences with a series of seminars online, that introduce and analyse the relationship between globalisation processes and contemporary cultural changes. Collaborative and comparative learning, students from different countries forming collaborative learning groups, is one of the pedagogical principles of the course. As part of the learning process the student shall read, discuss and comment each other’s assignments. The assignments consist of a minor comparative "field study", individually written papers, group assignments and active participation in virtual seminars. Examination will take place continuously during the course. Re-examination will be offered after the end of the course.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- March - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Online classes from March to June through Lund University, Sweden. This subject is only available online. Teaching period 25 March 2019 to 10 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 April 2019 Census date 26 April 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 31 May 2019 Assessment period ends 8 July 2019 March contact information
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Additional delivery details
Online
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
Transcripts are sent from the international partner university approximately six weeks after the completion date of the course, therefore students are advised not to take this subject in the final semester of their undergraduate program if they wish to graduate in the December ceremonies.
Due to the varied grading schemes used by partners teaching into the U21 Diploma in Global Issues grades will be scaled according to the University of Melbourne standards using the grading scale online at http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/outbound/u21/gip
Please note this subject has non-standard teaching and census dates.
Teaching dates: 24th March 2014 to 9th June 2014
Census date: 23rd April 2014 - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course U21 Diploma in Global Issues Course U21 Certificate in Global Issues - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022