General concepts in the field of Social Security

- To improve knowledge of social services and social welfare institutions - To test the managment function of the different public services or administrations - To know the Spanish Dependence System' s internal runing - To master the types of dependence benefits

Tema 1.- Conflicts of competence between the Spanish Government and Comunidades Autónomas Tema 2.- Concept and goals of Social Welfare Institutions Tema 3.- The dependence situation: concept, models and sources Tema 4.- The National Dependence System Tema 5.- The organization and functioning of The Dependence System Tema 6.- Administrative Authority over the Dependence System Tema 7.- The Dependence services Tema 8.- The Dependence benefits

Regular lecturing: regular lectures will be taught, where the main concepts and elements of the program will be explained and clarified, and that the students are supposed to learn. To this end, the professor will recommend reference manuals and readings at the beginning of the term, as well as a specialised bibliography for specific subjects, together with tailored reading materials for a better comprehension of the different lectures. These working materials will help introducing the debates and the class discussions, especially those who are the most interesting both for the professor and the students. The teaching methodology will combine the theoretical and practical approach The on-site tutorships will be held at the time and place determined by the professor.