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Course: 2025/2026

Comparative perspective on the Welfare State
(20276)
Bachelor in Sociology (Plan: 556 - Estudio: 208)


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Department assigned to the subject: Social Sciences Department

Type: Electives
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Learning Outcomes
K1: To know the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change. K2: To know of basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile. K3: To know the social and political processes and institutions of each area of knowledge K4: To know the history of sociological theory and its main schools up to the present day. K5: To know the basic components of cultural differences and social inequalities. K7: To understand the relationships between population, resources, environment and socio-demographic structure K9: Understand and synthesize the plurality of approaches and concepts of the subdisciplines linked to sociology. S1: To know of basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile. S2: Use information interpreting relevant data avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information. S3: Identify and apply interpersonal skills on responsibility, negotiation and emotional intelligence. S4: Demonstrate good communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary and international environments. S5: Develop personal autonomy in the work and professional sphere in order to identify one's own learning needs. S6: Compose and write speeches following a logical order, providing accurate information and in accordance with the different established standards. S7: Apply the knowledge acquired to identify the sociological perspective in the analysis of social, political and economic processes. S9: Be able to formulate, debate and defend critical reasoning, using precise terminology of the discipline and methodologies of the discipline. S10: Be able to manage, identify, gather and interpret relevant information on the economic, political and social field of teaching and research. S12: Possess skills to manage and mediate in crisis situations and social conflicts. C1: Know and be able to handle interpersonal skills on initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., which are required in a professional environment. C4: Analyze and evaluate public and social intervention policies.
Description of contents: programme
Topic 1: Key concepts about welfare, public welfare, and the welfare state Topic 2: Overview and historical journey of the Welfare State Topic 3: The worlds of the welfare state Topic 4: Consolidated welfare states Theme 5: Welfare regimes in developing contexts Theme 6: Emerging welfare states Theme 7: Gender perspectives in the welfare state Theme 8: Climate change and well-being Topic 9. Issues of race, ethnicity and nationality in the welfare state Topic 10. The future of the welfare state
Learning activities and methodology
A1 FACE-TO-FACE MASTER CLASSES A2 FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES: REDUCED (WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, CASE STUDIES) A3 INDIVIDUAL STUDENT WORK A4 FINAL EXAM
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40




Extraordinary call: regulations

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.