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Poslední úprava: Eddy Bruno Esien, Ph.D. (12.02.2022)
Course Title: Enabling State Governance and Social Policy Course number: JSM742 Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University in Prague – Czech Republic Academic year: From Summer Semester 2021 - 2022 The web page of the course Moodle: Enabling State Governance and Social Policy (Self-enrollment and the Password: ESTAGSOP_2022) Study programs: MA program Public & Social Policy Scope of Instruction: 1/1 Credit available: 4 Instructor Information
General Information Content of the course: This course seeks to acquaint students with major concepts and approaches in the emerging enabling state governance and social policy in Europe. The course focuses on the crucial interface between theory-building and concept formation on the one hand and empirical evidence on the other. The "enabling state governance and social policy" does not only pertain to questions of theoretical explanations and techniques of data analysis. Instead, it defines a subfield of political, sociological, and social policy inquiry, which distinguishes a set of conceptual, substantive, and methodological commitments and a willingness to learn from diversified countries different ways of arranging enabling state governance and social policy fields. Questions of enabling state institutional framework and social policy, narrowly conceived, will also be addressed in this course attempt at outlining the enabling state approach and social policy practical measures (e.g., delivery by private agencies, the cohesion of shared values and civic duties, solidarity, belongings, citizenship, restoring social equity, social inclusion, use of incentives and sanctions, and social cohesion). Broadly we will address the following questions. 1) What is the rationale the enabling state governance and (practical) social policy? 2) How do enabling state governance and social policy arrangements produce theoretical and empirical knowledge about the various framework for social inclusion, participation, and social cohesion? 3) How do the enabling state governance and social policy promote work and belongings, subsidise private activity, targets benefits, maintain social solidarity, reduce poverty, and emphasise individual responsibility etc. in ways that alter the basis of social cohesion of empirical case studies? Main objectives and learning outcomes One of the goals of the course is to allow students to gain insight knowledge about enabling state governance and social policy in Europe. Second, to strengthen students’ ability to differentiate enabling state ideal type models and (practical) social policy (measures) for social cohesion. Third, to distinguish enabling state conceptual foundation which rests on social policy for inclusion, participation, and social cohesion. And to recognise the real meaning of social inclusion, the best design of work-oriented measures, the costs, and benefits of contracting for welfare, the targets for the receipts of social benefits, and the maintenance of social solidarity and belongings under social policies driven by enabling state governance. By the end of this course, students will - construct knowledge and acquire skills to explain the enabling state governance and social policy issues related to inclusion, participation, social cohesion, social protection system, work promotion, poverty reduction etc. - obtain knowledge and skills to analyse the avenue of the enabling state governance and social policy (such as contracting for welfare, targeting eligibility, use of incentives and sanctions, and cohesion of shared values and civic duties) for social welfare and - be familiar with the enabling state governance and explanatory approaches within diverse social policy instruments and areas (for instance, public spending, employment policy, social protection, poverty reduction, gender equality, family policy, ageing policy, health policy, disability policy). To this end, we will read some of the programmatic and conceptual statements about the research program of enabling state governance and social policy analysis. Then, we will look at several theoretical and methodological topics and approaches within the enabling state and social policy field in more detail. Combine with examples of scholarly articles using a different conceptual framework. While analysing these examples, we will explore the enabling state approach and social policy practical measures. In doing so, students will also develop an understanding of quality criteria and the functions of the different components of theoretically oriented studies in enabling state multilevel governance with neoliberal strategies and social (welfare) policy literature (such as the state-of-the-art academic literature review, the theoretical argument and its justification, commentary on research design, presentation of empirical material, and theoretical consideration to students own enabling state governance and social policy research) Specifically, the class consist of (a) lectures and (b) seminars where students will actively work on topics covered in the recommended literature. Teaching and Learning Methods In 1 hour, 20 minutes once in a week lecture/seminar session, students are introduced to the main strands of enabling state approaches and social policy including group work in the seminars. Afterwards, course reading, discussion boards and tutoring supported by e-Learning resources, e-Texts etc. developed via Moodle etc. and individual studies of their theoretical literature and other sources of the course. Guidance/Communication: During this course, we shall use the Moodle platform for communication, assignments, submission of the final seminar papers, and download of lectures PowerPoint slides and other didactic materials. Check this course moodle password and do the self-enrollment. Otherwise, ask your colleagues or teacher for guidance and support. Course Schedule Lectures and Seminars: Monday, 15:30 – 16:50 room JEPK 211 (2nd Floor) in Pekarska 16 (subway Nove Butovice) Dates: (21.02.2022; 28.02.2022; 07.03.2022; 14.03.2022; 21.03.2022; 28.03.2022; 04.04.2022; 11.04.2022; 18.04.2022; 25.04.2022; 02.05.2022; and 09.05.2022) Condition of enrolment: The course is for students of Czech and English Bachelor`s and master’s degree programs of Public and Social Policy, other study programs, and some Doctoral students of Public and Social Policy programs. Language: The course language is English Study Obligations: All students are obliged to: Participate actively in lectures and seminars Write 1 final seminar paper at the end of the course Assessment methods Cumulative grade: 100% (i.e., 100 points) - 80% final seminar paper (12 pages of actual text in one of the areas covered in the course). - 20% active participation of students in discussion and debates. Bonus points: Max 1 bonus point pro lecture and seminar attendance (This will be added as surplus to the total points) Evaluation of Final Seminar Paper (Maximum 80%- 80 points)
Recommended structure of the Final Seminar Paper: Times New Roman, 12pt, APA referencing and citation style, 12 pages (excluding content & references) Writing Style: (Context, Content, and Conclusion – The 3 Cs) Introduction (Context) - general statement, definition(s) (optional), scope of paper, (To tell the reader what you intend to cover in the paper, to introduce reader to the topic, to explain what is understood by some key words/concepts.) Main body (Content) of seminar paper – arguments, evidence, (To express important ideas and support them with examples) Conclusion – summary, relate the argument to a more general world view, (To underline the writer´s point of view and remind the reader of the key ideas) Final Course Evaluation Evaluation Scheme A (Excellent), B (Very good), C (Good), D (Satisfying), E (Sufficiently) and F (Fail)
Construction of students’ performance evaluation:
Course Materials: Reading for Students Core reference resources (available in Moodle) Study Materials - Mandatory Ÿ Gilbert Neil (2004) Transformation of the welfare state: The Silent Surrender of Public Responsibility. Oxford University Press, New York Ÿ Gilbert Neil and Barbara Gilbert (1990) The Enabling State: Modern Welfare Capitalism in America. Oxford University Press Inc (Verlag) ISBN: 978-0-19-505894-9 Ÿ Sainsbury, D (2013). The Enabling State. RSA Journal, 159(5553), 42–45. http://www.jstor.org/stable/26204202 Optional Materials Ÿ B. v. MaydellK. BorchardtK. -D. HenkeR. LeitnerR. MuffelsM. QuanteP.-L. RauhalaG. VerschraegenM. Żukowski (2006) Enabling Social policy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-29772-3 Ÿ ILO (2000). Introduction: Social Policy and Social Protection. International Labour Review, Vol. 139, No. 2. Available at https://www.ilo.org/public/english/revue/download/pdf/intro002.pdf (Access 05/12/2021) Organization of the Course Date: 21.02.2021 - Lecture & Seminar1: Introduction to “enabling state governance and social policy” course – welcome and syllabus presentation. Date: 28.02.2022 - Lecture & Seminar 2: What is enabling state governance and social policy? Values, objectives, and definitions. Text 1: Hicks Peter (March 4, 2015). The “enabling society” can improve social policy. Available at https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/building-a-brighter-future/hicks/ (Access 05/12/2021) Text 2: Jennifer Wallace (2013) The Rise of the Enabling State. Available at http://www.relationalchange.org/pdf/Enabling%20State.pdf Date: 07.03.2022 - Lecture & Seminar 3: The Enabling State governing principles and Social Policy for social protection Text 1: Neil Gilbert (2005). The “Enabling State?” from Public to Private Responsibility for Social Protection: Pathways and Pitfalls. Available at https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/010142814842.pdf?expires=1641911663&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=A43F29FB7913948F3E0E4F1B8C62D956 Text 2: Matei Ani and Apostu Cataln (2014). The Relationship between the State and the Non-governmental organizations. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 143, 847 – 851 and https://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/52625_ch_9.pdf Date: 14.03.2022 - Lecture & Seminar 4: Contracting for welfare service delivery in enabling state governance and social policy. How enabling state and social policy measures promote private responsibilities for social protection? Text 1: Blomqvist Paula and Winblad Ulrika (2020) Contracting out welfare services: how are private sectors held accountable? Available at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epub/10.1080/14719037.2020.1817530?needAccess=true Text 2: Winston et al (2002) Privatization of Welfare Services: A Review of the Literature. Available at https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_legacy_files//40036/report.pdf Date: 21.03.2022 - Lecture and Seminar 5: Actors, institutions, enabling state governance and social policy. The importance of actors and institutions corporate relation in enabling state governance and social policy- Text 1: Esien E B (2019) Principal-Agent Relations and contracting-out for employment case management to enable third-country nationals transition to work. Available at DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/nispa-2019-0012 Text 2: Baker Richard and Quere Bertrand (2014) The role of the state in corporate governance. Available at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1032373214533175?casa_token=ZawJ0QcuQVIAAAAA:X8FJBG63ZHGGi_YCLBniRO-b74sIg55gjGFDy1g4ujMagrNao0jVz9v40isbhoTPRdblz2kyJvHcvA Date: 28.03.2022 - Lecture & Seminar 6: Targeting benefits eligibility in enabling state governance and social policy - How does the enabling state governance and social policy guidelines check the rise of direct expenditures and restrict access to benefits to restore social equity. Text 1: Gilbert Neil (2001) Targeting Social Benefits: International Perspectives and Trends Text 2: Esien E B (2021) Contractual Obligation, Individual Autonomy, and Sanction in Targeting Benefits for Third-country Nationals' Work Promotion in Austria, Finland, and Czech Republic. In Fethiye Tilbe & Elli Heikkilä (eds) Work and Migration: Case studies from Around the World. Transnational Press, London. ISBN: 978-1-80135-089-1, p. 119-138 Text 3: RHVP (n.d.) Targeting Social Transfer (available in Moodle) Date: 04.04.2022 - Lecture & Seminar 7: The use of incentives in enabling state governance and social (welfare) policy for participation and social inclusion- Text 1: Philip K. Robins and Charles Michalopoulos (2001) Using Financial Incentives to Encourage Welfare Recipients to become economically self-sufficient. Available at https://www.newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/media/research/epr/01v07n2/0109robi.pdf Text 2: Lindbeck Assar (1997) Incentives in the welfare State: Lesson for would-be welfare states. Available at https://www.ifn.se/wfiles/wp/wp449.pdf Date: 11.04.2022 - Lecture & Seminar 8: The role of tools, instruments, and aids (grants, funds, tax breaks, childcare allowances, and public measures) in enabling state governance and social policy for poverty reduction Text 1: European Commission (2020) State aid. Available at https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1403 Text 2: FAO (2014). Social protection and an enabling environment for the right to adequate food. Thematic Study 5. Available at https://www.fao.org/3/i3894e/i3894e.pdf Date: 18.04.2022 - Lecture & Seminar 9: The politics of social inclusion and participation in enabling state governance and social policy- Targeted education, trainings, skills for inclusive participation Text 1: Lessard, et al., (2019). Promoting social inclusion in educational setting: Challenges and opportunities. Available in Moodle Text 2: OECD – Craig, D. and Poter, D. (2010) The third way and the third world: poverty reduction and social inclusion in the rise of “inclusive” liberalism. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/09692290420001672881 Text 3: Esien E. B. (2020) Enabling State and Unemployed Third-country nationals: Direct Measures, Psychological Plane, and Supportive Services for work promotion. Available at http://stics.mruni.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/STICS_2020_8_88-99.pdf Date: 25.04.2022 - lecture and Seminar 10: Cohesion of shared values and civic duties in enabling state governance and social policy for social inclusion Text 1: Adalbert Evers (2010) Civicness, Civility, and their meanings for social services. Available at https://emes.net/content/uploads/publications/civicness_2010_final_chapter_evers.pdf Text 2: IBKM (n.d.) Civic activation of immigrants- An introduction to conceptual and theoretical issues. Available at Moodle and https://ec.europa.eu/migrant-integration/library-document/civic-activation-immigrants-introduction-conceptual-and-theoretical-issues_en Text 3: Wnzel Michal and Marta Zerkowska-balas (2020) Education through democracy- Civic activation of the youth: Self-reflection on program evaluation methodology. Available at https://www.jsse.org/index.php/jsse/article/view/2353/3671 Date: 02.05.2022 - Lecture & Seminar 11: The politic of solidarity in enabling state governance and social policy- (e.g., citizenship to membership for belongings) Text 1: Bea Cantillon and Wim Van Lancker (2012) Solidarity and Reciprocity in the Social Investment State: What can be Learned from the Case of Flemish School Allowances and Truancy? Available in Moodle or Journal of Social Policy, Volume 41, Issue 4, October 2012, pp. 657 – 675. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0047279412000359 Text 2: Brodie, J. (2002). Citizenship and Solidarity: Reflections on the Canadian, Citizenship Studies, 6:4, 377-394, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1362102022000041231 Text 3: Mouffe, C. (2008). Politics, democratic action, and solidarity. Available at https://doi.org/10.1080/00201749508602377 Date: 09.05.2022 - Lecture & Seminar 12: The penalties of belongings in enabling state governance and social policy (e.g., conditionalities, penalties and welfare sanctions for social protection systems) Text 1: Gelissen J., and Arts, W (2002). Three worlds of welfare capitalism or more? A state-of-the-art report. Available at https://doi.org/10.1177/0952872002012002114 Text 2: Yuval-Davis, N. (2006) Belonging and the politics of belonging. Available at https://doi.org/10.1080/00313220600769331 Text 3: Beth et al (2014) Welfare sanctions and conditionality in the UK. Available at https://www.jrf.org.uk/sites/default/files/jrf/migrated/files/Welfare-conditionality-UK-Summary.pdf Text 4: Van den Berg et al (2013) Sanctions for Young Welfare Recipients. Available at https://ftp.iza.org/dp7630.pdf
Final Seminar Paper Submission: The date will be decided with the students during the first lecture and seminar of this course!!!
Additional Information and Resources Social Policy Journals Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjcs21/current Journal of Social Policy: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-social-policy Critical Social Policy - SAGE Journals: http://journals.sagepub.com/loi/cspa Journal of European Social Policy - All Issues: SAGE Journals: http://journals.sagepub.com/loi/espa The Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis: Research and Practice (JCPA): https://comparativepolicy.org/ Global Social Policy - All Issues: SAGE Journals: http://journals.sagepub.com/loi/gspa Social Policy Review: http://journals.cambridge.org/spd/action/home Social Policy and Society: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/social-policy-and-society Links to diverse Journals: https://blogg.hioa.no/espanet/links/journals/ Social policy websites and blogs Paul Spicker blog about an introduction to Social Policy: http://www.spicker.uk/social-policy/content.htm
Social Work Library - Social Policy Websites: https://www.library.wisc.edu/socialwork/research-help/social-issues-websites/social-policy-websites/ Social Policy and Social Work: Key Websites: http://libguides.ucd.ie/appliedsocsci/websites Social Policy - Useful websites: http://guides.library.lincoln.ac.uk/c.php?g=110718&p=717619 The European Network for Social Policy Analysis: https://blogg.hioa.no/espanet/
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