Social Justice, Equity and Welfare in a Comparative Perspective
Course offered :
- Current semester
- Next semester
Current programmes of study
Course offered by
| Number of credits | 5 |
| Course offered (semester) | Spring semester every second year.Next start: spring 2014. |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Learning Outcomes
On completing this course the students should be able to:
Knowledge:
- Show an understanding of the most important recent contributions to theory of justice and human rights.
Skills:
- Discuss and compare different welfare systems across cultural and geographical borders.
General competence:
- Account for the relevance of theories of social justice and human rights for policy-related questions of equity and welfare.
Contact Information
Information Centre: tel. (+47) 55 58 27 10.
E-mail: studieveileder.psyfa@uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Spring semester every second year.
Next start: spring 2014.
Language of Instruction
English
Course Unit Level
Master students.
Department
Departement of Health Promomtion and Development.
Aim and Content
The module will examine current discourses on social justice and human rights, with a particular focus on their relevance for welfare-and equity issues as they occur in different cultural/national settings. Political, economic and other causes of disparities in wellbeing and welfare between and within countries will be explored. Focus will be on factors that contribute to inequalities and inequities. The role of the state in meeting challenges related to equity and welfare will be discussed.
The main topics covered in the lectures/seminars will include:
- What is social justice?
- The relationship between social justice and human rights.
- Approaches to equity and welfare:
- what is a ¿just¿ redistribution of resources?
- rights and scarce resources ¿ whose and which rights are most important?
Learning Outcomes
On completing this course the students should be able to:
Knowledge:
- Show an understanding of the most important recent contributions to theory of justice and human rights.
Skills:
- Discuss and compare different welfare systems across cultural and geographical borders.
General competence:
- Account for the relevance of theories of social justice and human rights for policy-related questions of equity and welfare.
Teaching Methods
The course consists of a mixture of lectures and group work/discussions. Students are required to participate in group work on assigned topics
Assessment methods
The assessment takes the form of a written assignment, an essay 2000-2500 words long + reference.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
Information Centre: tel. (+47) 55 58 27 10.
E-mail: studieveileder.psyfa@uib.no