SPOL38220 Family Pol in Compar Persp

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module examines the development and impact of family policies in Western Europe. The module begins with a conceptual and theoretical introduction to family policy as a sector of the welfare state, examining the goals and policy tools that are typical for liberal, social democratic, and christian democratic/conservative welfare regimes. The module then considers the development and impact of family policy in three welfare regimes: Germany, Sweden, and Great Britain.

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Learning Outcomes:

After completing this module, students should be able to:
1. describe and apply the most important theories and concepts related to welfare regimes in general and family policy in particular
2. describe and critically evaluate the core features of family policy in democratic welfare states

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24

Total

24

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Interactive lectures, task-based learning; peer and group work. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: Students will complete a 2,500 word essay on a topic they choose from a list. Students will receive guidance on how to write the essay starting in week 5. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

100


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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