Course - Social inequality, welfare and integration - SOS8534
SOS8534 - Social inequality, welfare and integration
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course problematizes central sociological questions concerning social inequality, welfare and integration in late modern societies and explores how those questions are interrelated. The focus of the course is on central theoretical perspectives and concepts, but also on empirical findings from the international and Norwegian research. The course links those discussions to analyses of the current societal issues and phenomena, such as the future of the welfare state, transformations of work-life and labour market, mobility and migration.
The aim of the course is to encourage PH.D. candidates to critically explore and develop the existing theoretical perspectives at the cross-section between social inequality, welfare and integration research.
Learning outcome
Knowledge outcomes:
- Students acquire a sound knowledge about the central theories concerning the field of social inequality, welfare and integration.
Competence outcomes:
- Students are able to independently explore and theorize a chosen aspect concerning social inequality, welfare and integration, and present the findings in a draft of article of international level.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures/group discussions. Supervision of paper. The paper is to be an independent discussion of a topic taught in lectures, and is to consist of 20 pages. If 6 or fewer students sign up for a planned course during the first 2 teaching weeks, the course will be offered as an instructed reading course.
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: Individual paper. An identical version of the exam paper cannot be used directly in the PhD thesis as an article or a chapter. A revised version of the exam paper may be included in the thesis. When repeating a failed exam, the candidate can submit a revised version of a previously submitted paper in the course. If the submission is a revised version of a previously submitted paper, this must be specified in the paper.
Required previous knowledge
Masters degree in Sociology or equivalent.
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOS3521 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Sociology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 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"