Society, facts and problems

Course code: 1BPSW-10 Semester: 2e semester Credits: 6 Theory (hours): 45,00 Part-time program: 1/2 Professor(s): Bea Cantillon Academic year: 2005-2006 Course Description Language of instruction : Nederlands Prerequisites nihil Objectives (expected learning outcomes) nihil Course content This course deals with a number of topics concerning the welfare state: Growth and crisis of the welfare state; Social market economy; Demography, Unemployment, Active welfare state and workforce; The social organization of the welfare state; Instruments of redistribution; Income distribution; The distribution of social goods and services; Political democracy and Social security. Teaching method  Lectures  Practical sessions  Exercices  Seminar   Excursions  Independent study  Training tutorials  Assignments  Case studies      Other: Assessment method  Examination    oral  written  oral + written preparation    open book  closed book      essay  short answer questions  multiple choice questions  Paper  presentation  Portfolio  Practical examination (skills)  Other: Compulsory reading – study material H. Deleeck (2003), De architectuur van de welvaartsstaat opnieuw bekeken. Leuven: Acco. Recommended reading - study material nihil