Course: Basics of Social Policy

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Course title Basics of Social Policy
Course code USSV/PZSOP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mandys Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Main lectured topics: Basic concepts used in social policy, with a focus on poverty and social exclusion The definition and characteristics of social policy Historical context of social policy. Features and tools of social policy (objects and subjects). Transformation processes of social policy in the Czech Republic Social Administration

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquire knowledge of the theories of social policy, its history and nature and its relationship to other segments of public policy (e. g. economic policy).
The student will understand the principles of social policy. Gets general information for understanding the workings of national social policies, which solves problems by itself, and what is contrary to the balance of its existence.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Didactic test, Discussion

The condition for granting credit is an active participation in seminars, discussions on issues discussed, seminary work, passing the test and interview.
Recommended literature
  • FRANCOVÁ, H., NOVOTNÝ, A. Sociální politika v základech. Praha: Triton, 2008.
  • Keller, Jan. Soumrak sociálního státu. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství (SLON), 2009. ISBN 978-80-7419-017-9.
  • KREBS, V. a kol. Sociální politika. Praha: ASPI, 2007. ISBN 80-7357-276-1.
  • Tomeš, Igor. Sociální správa : úvod od teorie a praxe. Praha: Portál, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7367-483-0.
  • Tomeš, Igor. Úvod do teorie a metodologie sociální politiky. Praha: Portál, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7367-680-3.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Public Economics and Administration (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Public Economics and Administration (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Public Economics and Administration (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Public Economics and Administration (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Public Economics and Administration (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Public Economics and Administration (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter