Course - Inequality and Welfare - SOS2010
SOS2010 - Inequality and Welfare
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 5 days |
Course content
The course provides an introduction to sociological theories of social inequality and how the welfare state and different institutions produce integration or increased inequality. The distribution of benefits and living conditions, chances in life, marginalization and integration will be discussed with examples from education, family, working life, health, migration etc. and related to both local, regional, national and global contexts. It will vary each year which topics and examples are emphasized.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- through the presentation and examination of key theories and approaches have a basic sociological understanding of how social inequality occurs and is counteracted, in different contexts and welfare regimes.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- use theories and approaches to analyze current issues in the field of social inequality and welfare.
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures and seminars every week throughout the semester according to the lecture plan. The compulsory activities can only be completed in the spring semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Participation on relevant seminars and approved term paper(s)
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: Home exam, 5 days.
Recommended previous knowledge
SOS1000 or equivalent. This course is suitable for students in sociology, health, sports, and media studies.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
To be announced at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-12-02Submission
2024-12-06
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"