Course Name |
Social Policy Social Work & Social Justice - Inequality in the Labour Market |
Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
Course Code |
SSJ38270 |
Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
Apply To |
Course provider |
Attendance Options |
Part time, Online or Distance, Blended |
Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Autumn |
Application Date |
2022-2023 Academic Year
Pre-Registration for Autumn 2022 will be reopening in August!
Please keep in mind that Open Learning module offerings and details are subject to change and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Should your preferred module be at capacity, please email us at all@ucd.ie so that we can discuss your options. |
Duration |
Autumn Trimester - September to December
Mode of Delivery: Blended
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities 24
Autonomous Student Learning 50
Lectures 24
Total 98
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures will be followed by discussions, group work, enquiry & problem-based learning; debates; case-based learning. |
Link to Course Fee |
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Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
Course Content |
Expand+SSJ38270 Inequality in the Lab Market
Academic Year 2022/2023
The purpose of this module is to understand and analyse the most important issues in relation to various types of inequalities on the labour market. In particular, the course will look...
Hide-SSJ38270 Inequality in the Lab Market
Academic Year 2022/2023
The purpose of this module is to understand and analyse the most important issues in relation to various types of inequalities on the labour market. In particular, the course will look at how gender, race, migration status, age, labour market status and other characteristics can contribute to existing inequalities in access to labour market and in the forms of employment. The course will also bring in the discussion about how political factors influence the processes of labour market segregation/segmentation/dualization, and, on the other hand, how the unequal working conditions or access to the labour market influence political views. The course will prioritize comparative perspective, as well as the EU and global inequalities context.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Show knowledge and understanding of the key elements of current economic and social policy in relation to labour market in comparative perspective.
2. Display an understanding of the impact of current labour policies on the situation and position of different societal groups in Ireland and beyond.
3. Show an ability to critically analyse public policy in an EU context in in comparative perspective.
4. Write a scholarly essay which is appropriate for Level 3 students.
Indicative Module Content:
The following topics will be discussed:
- various ways of studying and identifying inequality in the labour market
- gender inequality, care, and gendered division of labour
- insiders and outsiders on the labour market
- migration status/ethnicity and access to employment/working conditions
- dualization/segmentation of the labour market
- welfare state segmentation/bifurcation of social rights/social citizenship
- the politics of labour/trade unionism/class politics
- party politics and labour market dualization
- social investment/skills
- social mobility and labour market
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Number of Credits |
5 |
Careers or Further Progression |
Open Learning is one of our most flexible pathways for entering into UCD undergraduate study. With 12 UCD undergraduate programmes, learners are able to accumulate 30 credits towards a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning at their own pace from a variety of undergraduate modules. We have a dedicated team ready to support you in planning your unique learning journey, contact us via: all@ucd.ie. |
Course Web Page |
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