Labour Market Policies in Comparative Perspective
Lågaregradsemne
- Studiepoeng
- 10
- Undervisningssemester
- Haust
- Emnekode
- SAMPOL216
- Talet på semester
- 1
- Undervisningsspråk
- English
- Ressursar
- Timeplan
Emnebeskrivelse
Mål og innhald
Læringsutbyte
A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
- demonstrate their understanding of central concepts as well as the main policy instruments in labour market policy;
- explain the basics of how labour markets function from an economic perspective and how work is analysed from a sociological perspective;
- present how labour market policy varies across developed countries;
- discuss how and to what extent various political actors shape labour market policy;
- critically discuss the extent, determinants, and possible policy solutions to major labour market challenges in developed countries today;
Skills
- apply the concepts and theories of labour market policy to specific empirical examples;
- critically assess media reports and policy proposals;
General competence
- synthesise theoretical and empirical material on a given topic;
- differentiate and criticise platitudes in public discourse.
Undervisningssemester
Krav til forkunnskapar
Studiepoengsreduksjon
Krav til studierett
Arbeids- og undervisningsformer
Form: Lectures
Hours per week: 2
Number of weeks: 10-12
Obligatorisk undervisningsaktivitet
Vurderingsformer
Portfolio assessment. The portfolio consist of two parts:
- Part 1: 3-hour mid-term desk examination (30 %)
- Part 2: 8-hour final take-home examination (70 %), maximum 2000 words
An overall assessment of the portfolio with one final grade will be given.
The exam will be given in the language in which the course is taught.
The exam can be submitted in English. It is also possible to submit in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish.
Karakterskala
Vurderingssemester
Assessment in teaching semester
Re-take exams are arranged for students with valid absence according to § 5-5 of the Study Regulations at UiB. If a retake exam are arranged for students with valid absence, students with the following results can also register:
- Interruption during the exam
- Fail/Not passed
If you qualify for the retake exam and a retake exam is arranged for students with valid absence, you can register yourself in Studentweb after January 15.