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Course information

Title: Social Analysis
Course number: 6346.24
Academic year: 2024-2025
ECTS: 10.00
Level: Bachelor
Faculties: History and Social Sciences
Educations: BSSc in Social Sciences, BSSc in Political Science, BA in History
Prerequisites: Completion of required courses in Social Science (2 years) or equivalent
Language of instruction: Faroese
Registration: Students on the fifth semester of Bachelor of Social Science in Social Science are automatically enrolled. Applicants for an individual course must apply via the Student Service Center at lss@setur.fo
Beginning date: Friday, August 30, 2024
End date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

Academic content

Purpose: The purpose of the course is for students to acquire knowledge and understanding of the welfare society and the social sector, both in a theoretical and empirical context
Learning outcomes: The student: • Explain and discuss central theories in social analysis. • Explain and discuss and elucidate research in welfare societies and social issues. • Is able to structure, discuss and communicate knowledge about social science issues
Content: • Culture, identity and civil society; the interaction between these and its importance for welfare society. • The “third sector”, i.e. non-profit and voluntary organizations, and their importance and role in societal development. • The interplay between structural changes in society and social aspects, in relation to, for example, politics, economy and industry, and social integration. • Welfare, social organization, and social work.
Learning and teaching approaches: The course is based on the required course readings, which is reviewed in lectures, discussions and exercises

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