Сравнительный анализ социальной политики

Магистратура 2024/2025

Статус: Курс по выбору (Политика. Экономика. Философия / Politics. Economics. Philosophy)

Направление: 41.04.04. Политология

Кто читает: Департамент политики и управления

Где читается: Факультет социальных наук

Когда читается: 1-й курс, 3, 4 модуль

Формат изучения: без онлайн-курса

Охват аудитории: для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ

Преподаватели: Пархоменко Сергей Анатольевич, Тюляев Георгий Сергеевич, Ульданов Артём Александрович

Прогр. обучения: Политика. Экономика. Философия

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 6

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Abstract

Social policy is an important field of contemporary state activities related to the welfare state and social services offered to its citizens. In different administrative systems the scope of social policy may differ in particular aspect or components, but the general principle in the core is the same – it focuses on the social problems a society faces through identification and thorough analysis of the causes and consequences of such problems, the influence of different factors (social, political, administrative, economic, etc.) on the dynamics of such challenges, opportunities and limitations for political and administrative reaction to them, and potential efficiency of various policy solutions available to the policy-makers dealing with such social issues. The course is supposed to provide comparative analytical framework for consideration of social policies around the globe and introduce students to the diversity and key components of most typical social policies implemented by most governments. In addition, the students are supposed to get experience of policy papers preparation.

Learning Objectives

To provide students with thorough understanding of the social policy concept and its main components
To develop students competencies of comparative analysis methodology
To provide students with knowledge of up-to-date experience of social policy implementation around the world
To provide students with detailed comparative analysis of possible policy solutions for specific social policies in Russia and abroad in different cultural, political, social, and economic settings
To provide the competencies necessary for effective and rational participation in development and implementation of social policy

Expected Learning Outcomes

The students will acquire the skills necessary for professional participation in analyzing social challenges, developing elements of social policy, planning the implementation of social policy, and analytical documents writing skills (papers, reports, and memos) in several areas of social policy.
The students will be able to conduct comparative analysis of social issues and social policy in different environments.
The students will know the theory of social policy, the international experience of solving certain social problems, the specific features of the main field of social policy

Course Contents

Contemporary social policy
Restructuring Welfare states
Welfare states around the world
Comparing across nations: quantitative vs qualitative methods, comparative approach & methods
Social policy
Comparative education policy
Research project presentations & discussions

Assessment Elements

Policy paper
The students individually write a policy paper on any relevant social policy issue. The topics to be proposed by students in any relevant policy field during the first 3 classes and approved by the lecturer. The design of the policy paper is to be based on comparative analysis. At least two cases of countries or regions should be used as policy alternatives to prepare policy recommendations for the status quo country (or region). Students should follow the recommendations and guidelines provided by the lecturer. The recommended size of the policy paper - around 3 000 words.
Presentation of the policy paper
The students present and discuss the policy papers at the last classes of the course. 10 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for discussion. The content of the presentation should reflect the content of the policy paper. Presentation may be done online on prior agreement with the lecturer. Slides to be submitted for grading together with the policy paper.
Home assignments and participation in discussions
The home assignments include preparation for the discussions and policy paper research. The activity of students in the classroom should be based on knowledge of the material passed on the course (recommended literature, participation in previous classes) and expressed in the formulation of their informative opinions, as well as questions and answers during the discussion. The students are supposed to attend the classes and to participate in the in-class activities, which may include but are not limited to in-class discussions of their individual preparation and research, asking questions on the presentations and reports of the classmates, group work, etc.
Presentation on welfare state
Students individually prepare a review of welfare state policies in a country of their choice (countries are proposed by the students in advance and approved by the lecturer). The 10 minutes presentation with slides should be based on the relevant theory and include a description of the general trends in the social policy field and a review of several most remarkable social policies.
Policy brief
Students prepare is a short policy-related document for non-specialists on a social policy issue of their choice. The guidelines will be provided in advance by the lecturer.

Interim Assessment

2024/2025 4th module
0.1 * Home assignments and participation in discussions + 0.2 * Policy brief + 0.25 * Policy paper + 0.25 * Presentation of the policy paper + 0.2 * Presentation on welfare state

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Peters, B. G. (2013). Strategies for Comparative Research in Political Science. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1522713
Poverty, Inequality, and Evaluation : Changing Perspectives, edited by Ray C. Rist, et al., World Bank Publications, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hselibrary-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4397393.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Barr, N. (2012). Economics of the Welfare State. Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.b.oxp.obooks.9780199297818
Dolowitz, D. P., & Marsh, D. (2000). Learning from Abroad: The Role of Policy Transfer in Contemporary Policy-Making. Governance, 13(1), 5. https://doi.org/10.1111/0952-1895.00121
Karnani, A. (2011). Fighting Poverty Together : Rethinking Strategies for Business, Governments, and Civil Society to Reduce Poverty (Vol. First edition). New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1230782
Knoepfel, P. (2007). Public Policy Analysis. Bristol: Policy Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=237148
Wellington, J. J., & Szczerbiński, M. (2007). Research Methods for the Social Sciences. London: Continuum. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=368537

Authors

PARKHOMENKO Sergei ANATOLEVICH
ULDANOV ARTEM ALEKSANDROVICH

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