SV-500-1 Demographic Perspectives on Social Change

Master's Programme in Welfare Studies

Spring

English

SV-401 The Nordic Welfare State in Comparative Perspective

On successful completion of the course the students are expected to:

  • be familiar with central demographic concepts and measures
  • have basic knowledge of historical trends in demographic patterns, be familiar with current observations of contrasting population structures and dynamics, both within their own society and across societies
  • be able to apply concepts and perspectives presented to their own society within a comparative perspective
  • be ready to consider possible future scenarios, based on today´s situation

Central topics in the course are

  • demographic concepts and measures
  • "the demographic transition": how declining mortality and fertility create ageing societies
  • gender differences in demographic patterns. Age and gender in different populations
  • individualisation and demographic patterns "The risk society"
  • migration: patterns and policies
  • changing family patterns

A combination of lectures and group work. The course is taught in intensive periods during the semester.

Group assignments, the students may choose one of the following two directions:
A. Focus on the western-european countries, or
B. Focus on north-south differences and developing countries.

In cooperation with the tutor the student chooses approximately 1/3 of the syllabus reflecting the chosen direction and special interest.

Students must have handed in an individual compulsoryassignment, this should build upon a self-elected syllabus.

3-hour individual written exam. Graded assessment.

Theoretical

Second cycle (master)

Normally first year of master's programme

For further information please contact Head of Departement Anne Halvorsen.

The syllabus will be published on the home page of the course when finalised. See link in the upper right hand corner of the page.

Yes

Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

ECTS Course Catalogue University of Agder 2011-12
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