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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

After completing this course, students are expected to
  • be familiar with common classifications of welfare states, and what dimensions these are built on
  • be able to place specific programmes of Norway or other countries into welfare state typologies
  • be ready to discuss driving forces behind welfare policies
  • be able to discuss likely consequences of various types of welfare policies
  • be ready to discuss areas in which welfare policies show strong variation or change  

Contents

 Four main areas constitute organising themes in the course:

  • child care
  • unemployment
  • gender equality
  • social capital

Within each area, readings and discussions will focus on change and differences, and international comparisons.

Teaching and learning methods

A combination of lectures and group work. Expected workload is about 270 hours.

Examinations

Individual written assignment that consitutes 40 % of the final grade.

3 hour indiviual exam that consitutes 60 % of the final grade. Graded on a scale, A-F.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability.
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 7:01:16 AM