Social Policy 4.17.E.602.1

Opis (zakres tematów):
Lectures
Objectives and functions of social policy
Determinants of social policy. Social policy instruments. Sectors and actors of social policy
Models of social policy. Different approaches to the social function of the state
Historical outline of social policy in Poland. The dispute over the social functions of the state
Wealth, income, poverty, social benefits
Social policy towards demographic processes. Population policy
Education policy

Classes
Social policy instruments
Social security
Pension insurance scheme
Poverty-related issues
Social assistance
Family policy
Education
Population problems
Labour market policy
Discrimination and equality
Health policy
Local government social policy

(in Polish) Dyscyplina

(in Polish) ekonomia i finanse

Field of study

(in Polish) Ekonomia

Supplementary literature

Wald, M. (2012). Social Security: A brief overview. [Fact Sheet #253]. Washington, DC: AARP Public Policy Institute. - And other materials and books, research papers will indicate during the classes.

Student workload

A. Contact hours: 50h/2ECTS Participation in classes: 45h Participation in the test, direct contact: 5h B. Student's own work: 25h/1ECTS Preparation for classes: 5 h Preparation for passing exam: 7 h Team project preparation: 13

Study level

(in Polish) studia pierwszego stopnia

Type of course

obligatory courses

The semester in which the subject is carried out

(in Polish) 2

Course coordinators

Term 2024/25-Z:

Wojciech Goleński

Term 2022/23-Z:

Wojciech Goleński
Dominika Malchar-Michalska

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: Graduate knows and understands
1. the essence of the main models of social policy and social phenomena (k_W02)
2. the role, functions and tasks of the main actors, social policy institutions functioning both in the national and international environment (k_W04)
3. the nature and mechanism of the impact of social policy instruments and their impact on social issues; objectives, principles, directions, values, sectors, styles, areas of social policy (k_W05)
4. evolution of the social functions of the state over the years (k_W15)

Skills: Graduate is able to:
5. analyse and assess the (including current) social situation at local, regional and national level using appropriate terminology (k_U09)
6. identify and assess potential, complex causes of social issues in the economy in both national and international contexts (k-U02)
7. can prepare a proposal for the use of instruments in the field of social policy, justifying their choice on the basis of economic theory (k_U03)

Social competence: Graduate is ready to:
8. presenting and arguing their own ideas related to the implementation by public entities and not only of social policy goals (k_K02).
9. cooperation with other people in the implementation of common tasks, projects with respect for, among others, cultural differences, etc. (k_K04)

Assessment criteria

A. Formy zaliczenia (weryfikacja efektów uczenia się)
Written colloquium (effect 1, 2, 3, 4)
Team project (effect 5, 6, 9)
Subtasks (effect 5, 7, 8)
Activity and attitude during classes (effect 5, 6, 8)

B. Podstawowe kryteria ustalenia oceny
Lecture: assessment from the written colloquium
Classes: final assessment based on points obtained from: activity and attitude during classes (max. 26 points), team project (max. 50 points), partial tasks (max. 24 points). Rating scale: 90-100 points: rating: 5.0; 80-89,9: 4,5; 70-79,9: 4,0; 60-69,9: 3,5; 50-59,9: 3,0; 0-49,9: 2,0.

Bibliography

Social Policy and Programs: A Method for the Practical Public Policy Analys. New York: Macmillan
Wald, M. (2012). Social Security: A brief overview. [Fact Sheet #253]. Washington, DC: AARP Public Policy Institute.
others indicated during the semester.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

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