JUR202 Social Welfare Law
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- School of Business and Law
- Course Leader:
- Marianne Klungland Bahus
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Law
Teaching language
Norwegian.Recommended prerequisites
EX-100 Examen philosophicum, JUR100 Examen Facultatum, JUR101 Legal Method I, JUR102 Public Administrative Law I and JUR201 Public Administrative Law II
Course contents
The course addresses:
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The most important regulations of the organization of welfare administration
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Some key provisions of the welfare law services such as social services, health care, social security benefits and entitlements
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Some key policies of forced and compulsory practice related to mental health care, child care, and substance abuse care
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Key provisions relating to requirements for service providers, including the provisions of Health Personnel
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Some key procedural rules with a special attachment to the welfare law
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
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understand the law on the organization of the public welfare administration
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interpret and apply the principal legal regulations on welfare benefits and services
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interpret and apply the most important law of integrity protection, enforcement issues and human rights
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interpret and apply the rules governing procedure in welfare administration
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see the connection between the regulations and make a critical assessment of the legal situation within the issues raised in the course
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reflect on ethical issues in the welfare law to better be able to apply the regulations in a resposible manner.
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acquire new knowledge of welfare law
Examination requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 75% participation in the mandatory work requirements. This includes participation in group work, writing and commenting on papers and participation in large groups/seminars. In addition, there will be a requirement of one approved written assignment. Students who fail to fulfill the mandatory work requirements cannot take the exam and will need to retake the course. Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
The teaching methods of this programme are based on the principles of problem-based learning and will include lectures, seminars and an extensive use of group work. In each course students will be divided into groups of about 10 people. Group work will include solving theoretical and practical issues related to the topics discussed in the course. There will be 3-6 written assignments for each course. For handing in and responding to written assignments the students use Canvas, UiA's learning management system.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Admission for external candidates
No
Assessment methods and criteria
4 hour written examination with letter grades.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| JUR209 – Health Law | 2.5 |