73322 - SOCIOLOGIA DEL WELFARE E DELLE POLITICHE SOCIALI

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student: - knows the various causes and forms of social distress and the complexity of the variables that determine it; - knows the institutions and public and private actors that intervene on the phenomenon in question and the methods of intervention; - knows the conceptual and analytical tools for the study of the Welfare State, knows its evolution, consolidation, and crisis; - knows the types of Welfare State: the Welfare models and regimes, the differences that characterize the various Welfare and the impact on the quality of life of citizens; - it knows the external and internal constraints and challenges of the Welfare system and social policy interventions; - can plan social and educational interventions, in collaboration with the various professional figures and services present in the territory; - can engage at the local level in the planning of services.

Course contents

The following topics will be covered:

- the origin of the welfare state and the welfare state models;

- the new social risks;

- some areas of social policies (e.g. anti-poverty policies, policies for reconciling care and work, long-term care policies, policies for immigrants);

- the territorial planning of services.

Readings/Bibliography

For all (attending and not):

Ranci, C., Pavolini, E., (2015), Le politiche di welfare, il Mulino, Bologna

 

And:

Battistella, A., De Ambrogio, E., Ranci Ortigosa, E., (2015), Il Piano di zona. Costruzione, gestione, valutazione, Carocci Faber, Roma

Or

Toso, S., (2016), Reddito di cittadinanza. O reddito minimo?, il Mulino, Bologna

and

Spattini, S., (2019), Reddito di cittadinanza: una prima lettura. Bollettino ADAPT 18 febbraio 2019, n. 7, downloadable free http://www.bollettinoadapt.it/reddito-di-cittadinanza-una-prima-lettura/

 

Teaching methods

Lectures held in classrooms but also accessible remotely.

Assessment methods

The exam is written with 2 open-ended questions (60 minutes).

The questions aim above all at verifying the acquisition of the knowledge and the application of knowledge, the ability to understand and think critically. The exam will be assessed taking into account the above-mentioned aspects as well as the organisation and completeness of the content.

To take the exam, students must register in Alma Esami. https://almaesami.unibo.it/almaesami/welcome.htm. Please note that for written exam registrations close one week before the exam date.

 

Due to the health emergency the exams from December 2020 to February 2021 will be carried out online.

The exam is written with 2 open-ended questions (60 minutes time).

The exam will be carried out in open book mode. The students will be allowed to consult the exam books and notes. The questions aim above all at verifying the application of knowledge, the ability to understand and think critically, and not simply the presentation of the knowledge acquired. The test will be assessed taking into account the above mentioned aspects as well as the organisation and completeness of the content.

In order to ensure the regularity of the examination, I trust that my confidence in the ethically correct conduct of the students is well placed.

In order to take the exam, students must register in Alma Esami (https://almaesami.unibo.it/almaesami/welcome.htm please note that for written exams registrations close one week before the exam date) and must access from Eol (https://eol.unibo.it/) to the virtual Teams or Zoom room associated with the date and time of the exam (otherwise the room will NOT be visible). With Teams or Zoom I will proceed to the identification (through the ID card) and the surveillance will be carried out (it will be, therefore, necessary to keep the webcam and microphone active).

In case of internet interruption during the exam, the student can send the exam as soon as possible. If this is not possible within one hour of the end of the exam, the student will need to agree with the teacher how to complete the exam. The teacher should be notified immediately of internet interruption in the manner indicated on the day of the exam.

Teaching tools

Slides.

Office hours

See the website of Marco Trentini