Study:	Social Policy - 1. semester
Code:	70211
ECTS:	8.0
Course coordinators:	prof. dr. sc. Gojko Bežovan doc. dr. sc. Danijel Baturina
Lecturers:	izv. prof. dr. sc. Jelena Matančević - Lectures doc. dr. sc. Danijel Baturina - Field exercises prof. dr. sc. Gojko Bežovan - Field exercises izv. prof. dr. sc. Jelena Matančević - Field exercises
Exam dates:	06. 06. 2023. 27. 06. 2023. 11. 07. 2023. 29. 08. 2023. 12. 09. 2023. Exam registration: Studomat

Literature:

S. Becker, Bryman; Understanding Research for Social Policy and Practice- Themes, methods and approaches; Policy Press: Bristol. (2004), str

Optional literature:

Ian Greener, Bent Greve; Evidence and Evaluation in Social Policy-; Wiley-Blackwell (2014), str

Description:

Policy analysis in social policy. Qualitative approaches in social policy research. Quantitative methods in social policy research. Longitudinal analyses in social policy. Research draft/project proposal. Strategic planning in social policy. Social indicators. Assessment of needs in social programs. Evaluation of social policy programs. Factors that disturb the assesment of the effects of the social policy programs implementation. Influence of research on social policy programs.

Cognitive Skills:

After successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

1. design and prepare an outline of a project/program proposal in line with the European program practice

2. apply methods of analysis of social problems relevant for social poliucy programs

3. understand phases and characteristics of the process of preparation of strategic plans for development and participate in discussions about this topic

4. understand the role of evaluation research

5. understand the role of relevant stakeholders in the processes of preparation of social projects and programs

6. use research results in the preparation of social projects and programs

Practical and Generic Skills:

After successfullly mastering the course, students will be able to:

 

- effectively participate in team work

- independently present professional topics to a wider audience

- independently prepare competitive project proposals.

Matching Assessments to Learning Outcomes:

Forms of testing knowledge

1.1. Written examination - preparation of project proposal - Level 7

1.2. Oral examination - Level 7

 

Preparation of project proposal - 70%

Oral examination - 30%

 

Grading scale

<50% Insufficient (1)

50-60% - Sufficient (2)

60-75% - Good (3)

75-90% - Very good (4)

>90% - Excellent (5)

Consultations schedule:

• prof. dr. sc. Gojko Bežovan:

  Tue 10:00

  Location: Nazorova 51, room 11
• doc. dr. sc. Danijel Baturina:

  Winter semester: 
  Monday 10 - 12 h 

  Summer semester: 
  Monday 13 - 15 h

  Location: Nazorova 51, room 5 f
• izv. prof. dr. sc. Jelena Matančević:

  Mon 11:00-13:00

  Location: Nazorova 51, room 5f
• doc. dr. sc. Danijel Baturina:

  Winter semester: 
  Monday 10 - 12 h 

  Summer semester: 
  Monday 13 - 15 h

  Location: Nazorova 51, room 5 f
• prof. dr. sc. Gojko Bežovan:

  Tue 10:00

  Location: Nazorova 51, room 11