Case studies in social policy

Teachers

Included in study programs

Teaching results

Explain the economic and social context in the application of social policy in relation to local social policy in selected regions of Slovakia. Introduce the methodology, basic methods, research techniques in relation to the research phase. Identify options for solving selected problems in the social field using case studies and the implementation of specific research.
Knowledge and understanding:
- acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of research in social policy
Skills:
- identify and analyze societal problems
- identify the scientific methods for solving a research problem
Competencies:
- develop and carry out its own research in the field of social policy
- analyze and professionally process data of research

Indicative content

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.

Support literature

BENČO, J.: Metodológia vedeckého výskumu. Bratislava: IRIS, 2001. ISBN 80-89018-27-0.
ONDREJKOVIČ, P.: Úvod do metodológie spoločenskovedného výskumu. Bratislava: VEDA, 2007. ISBN 978-80-224-0970-4.
DISMAN, M.: Jak se vyrábí sociologická znalost. Praha: Karolinum, 2011. ISBN 978-80-246-1966-8.
GREENER, I.: Designing Social Research. AGE Publications Ltd, 2011. ISBN: 9781849201902.

Requirements to complete the course

Seminar participation - 20%
Elaboration of semester work - 20%
Project elaboration - 60%

Language whose command is required to complete the course

English

Date of approval: 01.03.2022

Date of the latest change: 01.03.2022