2019-2020 / SOCI2257-1

Sociological analysis of social policies

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in human resources management (120 ECTS)3 crédits 
 Master in human resources management (120 ECTS)2 crédits 
 Master in human resources management (120 ECTS) (Gestion)2 crédits 
 Master in labour sciences (120 ECTS)3 crédits 
 Master in labour sciences (60 ECTS)3 crédits 
 Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) (Faculté des Sciences sociales)3 crédits 
 Master in multilingual communication (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Didier Vrancken

Substitute(s)

Nicolas Jacquet, Rachel Brahy

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course highlights the centrality of Social and how were formed and transformed our Social states (of the welfare state to the Social State Assets).

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- examine various approaches that help them understand and explain the complexity of social issues;
- develop and present a critical perspective on social policy literature;
- define various sociological concepts related to the theories of social issues and policies.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basic skills in sociology

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

A number of lectures are given, followed by student presentations which are then analysed with the entire class.
Lectures build upon material the students read at home, and students prepare their oral presentations in small groups

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

In-person classes

Recommended or required readings

VRANCKEN D., 2014, Le crépuscule du social, revised edition, Presses Universitaires de Liège.
In addition to reference books, students must acquire the various presentations made available on the MyULg portal.
Teachers will also provide articles during class.

Assessment methods and criteria

1st exam session
Oral presentation and written exam
2nd exam session
Written exam

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Teacher
D. VRANCKEN - Faculté des sciences sociales / Bât. B31 Sociologie de l'organisation et de l'intervention Quartier Agora place des Orateurs 3 4000 Liège Tél.: 04/366 31 76 - Bureau 2.99  Email: Didier.Vrancken@uliege.be

Substitutes

R. BRAHY - Tel: 04/366.56.95. Bureau B31. 2.100
Email: rachel.brahy@uliege.be
N. JACQUET - Tel : 04/366.21.85   
Email: njacquet@uliege.be

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

Assessment subjects

Assessment methods

Contacts

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

Assessment subjects

Reference Book: Vrancken Didier, 2014, Le crépuscule du social, Liège, Presses de l'Université de Liège.
Various papers (reading folder)
 

Assessment methods

Distance written exam via email sent by Nicolas Jacquet to the students registered for the exam
Open questions
 

Contacts

Nicolas JACQUET
njacquet@uliege.be