Case studies in social policy

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Within the course, students will get acquainted with current social problems and challenges. We will focus on the economic and social context in the implementation of social policy. The course introduces the methodology, methods and techniques of research. The course will result in the implementation of research in the field of social policy
1. Economic, social and ethical aspects of social policy in the Slovak Republic.
2. The role and importance of social policy in local and regional development.
3. Analysis of selected problems and identification of current societal challenges.
4. Unemployment, poverty and the promotion of social inclusion.
5. Inequalities and equal opportunities..
6. Population aging.
7. Qualitative, quantitative and mixed research.
8. Methodology, basic research methods and techniques.
9. Research planning and implementation.
10. Formulation of a specific problem of social policy and implementation of field research using scientific methods.
11. Evaluation of survey results.
12. Presentation and interpretation of survey results.