Year 2011-12
Economy and Democracy (21680)
Qualification: degree in Political and Administration Sciences
Year: 3rd
Term: 3rd
Number of ECTS credits: 6 credits
Hours of student dedication: 150 hours
Teaching language: Catalan
Teacher: Vicenç Navarro and Luis Recuenco
1. Introduction to the course
This course will be centred on the relationship between the State, civil society and economic activity from a theoretical and empirical point of view. An important component will be the relation between the social and economic phenomenon on the one hand and the political on the other. As part of this analysis the social and economic state of Catalonia, Spain, Europe and the world will be studied within the different political contexts that define them.
The course's main objective is to analyze the great contemporary debates by studying the relationship between the economic context and the socio-political context, focusing particularly on the welfare state.
2. Competences to be achieved
Capacity of analysis and synthesis, ability to manage information, ability to communicate with experts from different areas, ability to learn.
3. Contents
The main theories on the welfare state, the impact of the globalization of the economy on the welfare states, European integration. The economic and social situation in Catalonia, Spain, and the European Union.
4. Assessment
Combination of continuous assessment and final examination.
5. Bibliography and other resources
5.1. Basic bibliography
Obligatory readings:
NAVARRO, V. Bienestar insuficiente. Democracia Incompleta. De lo que no se habla en nuestro país. Anagramma 2002.
NAVARRO, V. El subdesarrollo social de España. Causas y consecuencias. Barcelona: Anagrama, 2006.
Recommended readings:
NAVARRO, V. (coord.). L'Estat del Benestar a Catalunya. Barcelona: Diputació de Barcelona, 2004.
NAVARRO, V. (coord.). La situación social de España, Volumen I. Biblioteca Nueva, 2005.
NAVARRO, V. (coord.). La situación social de España, Volumen II. Biblioteca Nueva, 2007
NAVARRO, V. (coord.). La situación social de España, Volumen III. Biblioteca Nueva, 2009
NAVARRO, V. Neoliberalism Globalization and Inequalities Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. 2007
5.2. Other resources
Discussion Forums will be created in the "Aula Global" to complement classroom based activities. The teacher will moderate the debates, encouraging participation and ensuring comments are good and respectful. All students will be able to benefit from their peers as well as from the contributions made by the teacher.
6. Methodology
The theoretical classes will be complemented with non classroom based practical sessions via the discussion forums set in the "Aula Global". The recommended readings will also be important.
7. Programme of activities
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Week |
Ses |
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Contents of the session |
Students work during the week |
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Learning activity |
Hrs in class. |
Hrs. Not in class |
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In class |
Autonomous work |
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Iª |
1 |
T |
Causes of under development (1) |
Lecture and Oxford style debate. |
Discussion forum in "aula global". Readings and tutorials. |
2 |
6 |
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IIª |
2 |
T |
Causes of under development (2) |
Lecture and Oxford style debate. |
Discussion forum in "aula global". Readings and tutorials. |
2 |
6 |
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IIIª |
3 |
T |
Economic and financial globalisation and its impact on the social state |
Lecture and Oxford style debate. |
Discussion forum in "aula global". Readings and tutorials. |
2 |
6 |
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IVª |
4 |
T |
Politic context of public and social policies in developed countries |
Lecture and Oxford style debate. |
Discussion forum in "aula global". Readings and tutorials. |
2 |
6 |
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Vª |
5 |
T |
Monetary and economic integration in Europe and its impact on social Europe (1) |
Lecture and Oxford style debate. |
Discussion forum in "aula global". Readings and tutorials. |
2 |
6 |
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VIª |
6 |
T |
Monetary and economic integration in Europe and its impact on social Europe |
Lecture and Oxford style debate. |
Discussion forum in "aula global". Readings and tutorials. |
2 |
6 |
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VIIª |
7 |
T |
The social situation in Spain (1) |
Lecture and Oxford style debate. |
Discussion forum in "aula global". Readings and tutorials. |
2 |
6 |
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VIIIª |
8 |
T |
The social situation in Spain (2) |
Lecture and Oxford style debate. |
Discussion forum in "aula global". Readings and tutorials. |
2 |
6 |
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IXª |
9 |
T |
The social situation in Catalonia (1) |
Lecture and Oxford style debate. |
Discussion forum in "aula global". Readings and tutorials. |
2 |
6 |
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Xª |
10 |
T |
The social situation in Catalonia (2) |
Lecture and Oxford style debate. |
Discussion forum in "aula global". Readings and tutorials. |
2 |
6 |
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Dedication hours: Subtotal |
20 |
60 |
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XIª XIIª |
Hours of student dedication for final evaluation |
70 |
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TOTAL HOURS OF STUDNET DEDICATION |
150 |
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Ses: nº of session; Type: type of session, T (theory), S (seminar).