OVERVIEW

The course aims to introduce and develop the main topics related to welfare policies, starting from the analysis of ongoing social transformations in contemporary society, to provide students with useful elements for work in the educational and social fields.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course offers students the theoretical and methodological knowledge to analyze the  characteristics that define contemporary welfare systems. The main objective is to offer the necessary tools to understand the social and political context in which they will work. 

Starting from the analysis of the dynamics of social change, the course will focus on the main concepts that define the  architecture of contemporary   welfare systems, with particular attention to local and national specificities. At the same time, the course aims to address some transformations (demographic  dynamics, work, models of cohabitation and transition to adult life, among  others), which, due to their role and the dynamics that characterize them, have a strong impact on welfare

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main objective is to provide basic knowledge regarding the architecture of contemporary welfare state systems, with particular attention to the specificities of the Italian case. At the same time, some of the main dynamics (demographic, economic, etc.) that define the framework within which social protection systems are situated will be addressed.

PREREQUISITES

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TEACHING METHODS

Lectures, expert presentatios. Sharing of materials (audio, video, articles) available on Aulaweb.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Welfare State, Key Terms
• The Historical Evolution of Welfare State Systems
• The Italian Welfare System
• Dynamics of Change

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Ferrera M., *Le politiche Sociali*, Il Mulino 2019.  
The teacher will provide articles, slides, and other materials (which will be an integral part of the program) on Aulaweb.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MAURO MIGLIAVACCA (President)

NATASHA COLA (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The lectures will begin in the second semester of the 2025/26 academic year, with the exact date to be communicated via Aulaweb.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy