Syllabus

Title
5338 Applied Socioeconomic Theories and Methods
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Marcel Bilger, Assist.Prof. Dr. Sophie Guthmuller
Contact details
marcel.bilger@wu.ac.at sophie.guthmuller@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
4
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/09/21 to 02/19/21
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Applied Socioeconomic Theories and Methods II
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 03/04/21 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 03/04/21 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Virtueller PC-Raum M
Thursday 03/11/21 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 03/11/21 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Virtueller PC-Raum L
Thursday 03/18/21 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 03/18/21 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Virtueller PC-Raum M
Thursday 03/25/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 04/08/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 04/15/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 04/22/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 04/29/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Virtueller PC-Raum M
Thursday 05/06/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 05/20/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Virtueller PC-Raum L
Thursday 05/27/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Virtueller PC-Raum M
Thursday 06/10/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit

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Contents
The course is intended to introduce central socioeconomic theories and methods from a multidisciplinary perspective. The topic of health is integrally treated from the perspective of different socioeconomic disciplines (such as sociology, economics, and demography). 
 
The following content areas will be covered:
    • Health: definition and measurements
    • Health (care) systems
    • Socioeconomic determinants of health
    • Health behaviors
    • Health equity

    The focus is on the application of these theories and methods. The course will include a progressive introduction to the statistical software for statistical analysis Stata, which the students will use to analyze survey data throughout the semester. In addition, the students will work in groups to develop and analyze their own research question under the guidance of the lecturers.

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    Learning outcomes
    After completing this course, students should be able to:
    • Understand, classify and evaluate central socioeconomic theories and methods
    • Recognize the multi-dimensionality of problem situations in health research
    • Adapt socioeconomic theories and methods to specific fields of application and to apply them to specific socioeconomic questions
    • Examine and develop integrative research designs
     
    This course also supports the following skills:
    • Analyze survey data using various Stata commands
    • Apply relevant research designs to identify causal effects
    • Work in a team environment and give oral presentations
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    Attendance requirements

    Due to the ongoing Covid19-restrictions for classroom presence this summer term, the course will be held in a hybrid mode (combination of on-site and online presence). It is mandatory to attend the first lecture unless otherwise explicitly informed by e-mail. 75% attendance is required. Attendance can be achieved by a combination of in-person and online participation to the course.

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    Teaching/learning method(s)
    • Short lectures with a critical reflection of relevant literature on theories and methods
    • Computer-based exercises using survey data
    • Group discussions to develop an integrative research design
    • Student presentations
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    Assessment

    Assessment components (maximum number of points)

    • mid-term examinations (40 points)
    • group presentations of a research project (40 points)
    • active participation (20 points)

    Grades (point ranges)

    • 1: Excellent (90-100 points)
    • 2: Good (80-89 points)
    • 3: Satisfactory (65-79 points)
    • 4: Sufficient (50-64 points)
    • 5: Fail (0-49 points)
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    Availability of lecturer(s)

    E-Mail for office hours.

    Last edited: 2021-04-29



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