Syllabus

Title
1240 Globalisation and Social Policy II
Instructors
ao.Univ.Prof. Dr. August Österle, Univ.Prof. Dr. Ulrike Schneider
Type
PI
Weekly hours
4
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/01/21 to 09/30/21
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Monday 10/04/21 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.3.09
Monday 10/11/21 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM TC.3.09
Monday 10/18/21 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM TC.3.09
Monday 10/25/21 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.3.09
Monday 11/08/21 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.3.09
Monday 11/15/21 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.3.09
Monday 11/22/21 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 11/29/21 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 12/06/21 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 12/13/21 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 12/20/21 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 01/10/22 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.3.09
Monday 01/17/22 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.3.09
Monday 01/24/22 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM D1.1.078
Contents

Globalisation and Social Policy II addresses global and international dimensions of health and social policy as well as regional and local health and social policies in their interrelationship with global and international developments. In this course, building on Globalisation and SocialPolicy I, students working on group projects will pass through an entire research process. This process is supportedby regular feedback and coaching sessions involving both lecturers and student peers. Groups will work on selected topics towards (i) a final paper in the format of a scientific article (“academic project”) and (ii) an output addressing the broader public, the media or specific stakeholder groups (“going public project”).

Learning outcomes

The course “Globalisation and Social Policy (Part 2)” follows the principle of research-led teaching. After completion of this course, students will be able to

  • discuss the institutional and socio-economic context for particular social challenges,
  • articulate alternative approaches to analysing these challenges,
  • apply alternative theories and concepts to specific analytical questions,
  • apply methods from the first year of the Master Program in these analytical tasks,
  • draw policy conclusions from the analysis.

In addition, students will have

  • the know-how to obtain and analyse information which will aid decision making,
  • the ability to conduct a research project in a global or international setting,
  • the ability to take a multi-disciplinary approach to the application of analytical templates and other techniques,
  • improved academic writing and presentation skills,
  • extensive experience in working in multi-cultural teams.
Attendance requirements

This being a ‘Course with continuous Assessment (PI)’, the university requires students to attend at least 80% of all classes for completing the course successfully. Ideally you don’t miss any classes.

Teaching/learning method(s)

The course is based on (a)an introductory discussion of readings and lectures and (b) students’ work on selected case studies. Groups of students will work on selected topics towards (i) a final paper in the format of a scientific article and (ii) an output addressing the broader public, the media or specific stakeholder groups ("going public" project). Apart from regular active participation in class and in group discussions, students are required to work in international teams, to provide presentations on their work and to deliver written papers.

  • Readings
  • Lectures
  • Class discussion
  • Case analysis
Assessment

Apart from regular active participation in class and in group discussions, students are required to work in international teams, to provide presentations on their work and to deliver written papers.

Assessment (relative weights in the final grade)

  • intermediate report and draft papers (10%)
  • group presentations (15%)
  • individual peer review of draft paper and active participation in discussions (15%)
  • final group report in scientific paper format (40%)
  • going public project (20%)

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)

    Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

    Globalisation and Social Policy I

    Prerequisites for incoming exchange students nominated by WU partner universities:

    Minimum requirements to attend this course:

    •    Economics (accumulated minimum of 16 ECTS credits) OR

    •    Social sciences(accumulated minimum of 16 ECTS credits) OR

    •    Mathematics / statistics /quantitative methods (accumulated minimum of 16 ECTS credits)

    Proficiency in English is required. If you do not meet this requirement, we reserve the right to withdraw students from the course.

     

     

    Readings
    1 Author: Gary Thomas
    Title:

    How to Do Your Research Project: A Guide for Students in Education and Applied Social Sciences


    Publisher: SAGE
    Edition: Third Edition
    Year: 2017
    Content relevant for class examination: No
    Content relevant for diploma examination: No
    Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
    Type: Book
    2 Author: Bell, Judith; Waters, Stephen
    Title:

    Doing Your Research Project. A Guide for First-time Researchers.


    Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
    Edition: 7th edition
    Remarks: Chapter 3: Planning the project (pp.47-62), Chapter 7: The Review of Literature (pp. 124-136) and Chapter 15 "Writing the Report" (pp.286-303)
    Year: 2018
    Content relevant for class examination: No
    Content relevant for diploma examination: No
    Recommendation: Reference literature
    Type: Book
    3 Author: Bui, Yvonne
    Title:

    How to write a master's thesis


    Publisher: Sage
    Edition: Third edition
    Year: 2020
    Content relevant for class examination: No
    Content relevant for diploma examination: No
    Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
    Type: Book
    4 Author: Creswell, John W.; Creswell, David J.
    Title:

    Research Design. Qualitative, Quantitative & Mixed Methods Approaches.


    Publisher: Sage
    Edition: 5th edition
    Year: 2018
    Content relevant for class examination: No
    Content relevant for diploma examination: No
    Recommendation: Reference literature
    Type: Book
    5 Author: Samuels, Boba; Garbati, Jordana
    Title:

    Mastering Academic Writing


    Publisher: Sage
    Edition: 1st edition
    Year: 2019
    Content relevant for class examination: No
    Recommendation: Reference literature
    6 Author: Zina O'Leary
    Title:

    The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project


    Publisher: Sage
    Edition: Fourth Edition
    Remarks: Ch 3: Developing Your Research Question (pp.39-56), Ch. 5 "Crafting a Research Proposal (pp.85-97), Ch. 6 "Reviewing Literature" (pp.99-119), Ch. 7 "Designing a Research Plan" (pp.121-136), Ch.17 The Challenge of Writing Up (here: 381-386 - Developing Each Section Chapter); see also checklists provided online by the author (Student resources)
    Year: 2021
    Content relevant for class examination: No
    Content relevant for diploma examination: No
    Recommendation: Reference literature
    Type: Book
    7 Author: Thomas, C. George
    Title:

    Research Methodology and Scientific Writing


    Publisher: Springer
    Edition: 2nd edition
    Year: 2021
    Content relevant for class examination: No
    Content relevant for diploma examination: No
    Recommendation: Reference literature
    Type: Book
    Availability of lecturer(s)
    After class or by e-mail
    Last edited: 2021-12-14



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