Ageing and Social Change II: Health and the Welfare State , 5.0 credits
Åldrande och social förändring 2: Hälsa och välfärdsstaten, 5.0 hp
7FIKO42
Course level
Third-cycle EducationDescription
The course delves into the intricate relationship between health and the welfare state, blending theoretical frameworks with empirical research. Students will explore the impact of welfare policies and service systems on health outcomes and the dynamics of healthcare provision within ageing societies. This course is offered by the Division Ageing and Social Change (ASC) at the Department for Culture and Society (IKOS), Linköping University. Doctoral students in Linköping University’s Ageing and Social Change doctoral programme are given precedence in the course. However, all other doctoral students may apply and take the course if there are places available.
The course is given online, with a two-day on-campus workshop in Norrköping. The language of the course is English. Please read the Syllabus and the following link for more information.
Assistant course coordinator:
Ceciel Heijkants
ceciel.heijkants@liu.se
+4611363582
Application
https://forms.office.com/e/0DAtrSrzwsContact
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Susanne Kelfve
Course coordinator
Entry requirements
Participants are admitted to doctoral studies.
Max. 20 places
Specific information
The course runs regularly on demand.
Contents
The course delves into the intricate relationship between health and the welfare state, blending theoretical frameworks with empirical research. Students will explore the impact of welfare policies and service systems on health outcomes and the dynamics of healthcare provision within ageing societies.
This course is offered by the Division Ageing and Social Change (ASC) at the Department for Culture and Society (IKOS), Linköping University. Doctoral students in Linköping University’s Ageing and Social Change doctoral programme are given precedence in the course. However, all other doctoral students may apply and take the course if there are places available. The course is the second in the Ageing and Social Change Course Series, which consists of three courses.
Educational methods
The course is given in the form of online seminars, and a two-day presence event with lectures and workshops. In addition to this, the participants practice self-study. The language of instruction is English.
Examination
The course involves assessment on different components. Participants are required to participate actively in the seminars, workshops and group discussions. They are expected to make presentations at workshops, to work in groups on specific tasks, to work on individual written assignments and review other students’ assignments.
The course is examined through active participation in the group discussions, workshops and seminars with presentation, through joint written summary of group discussion, through an individual written assignment and peer-review as well as a final examination paper.