Social Security Law

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Social Security Law; International and Comparative Aspects
Leerdoelen	The objectives of the course. After completion of the course, students: • have thorough knowledge of the principles of social security law • have basic understanding of the social security system of their own country • did learn how to research a specific theme in more detail • are aware of the impact of international standards and norms on social security
Omschrijving	The course on international and comparative social security law offers an introduction into the principles of social security which apply in the national systems in different (groups) of countries. These principles will be discussed with reference to both the national social security systems of a number of selected countries and international standards on social security as adopted in Conventions of the United Nations, the ILO and the Council of Europe. Each year a central theme of social security comparison is chosen, such as raising retirement age, children and social security, the treatment of migrant workers, etc.
Uren per week	2
Onderwijsvorm	hoorcollege (7 2-hour lectures)
Toetsvorm	paper(s) (Two papers. In the first paper students are expected to describe their own system in terms of internationally recognized standards (descriptive). In the second paper they must compare two systems from the angle of a specific research question (analytical). Students will also present their research in class, but this does not count for the final grade.)
Vaksoort	m4-niveau, juridisch
Coördinator	prof. dr. G.J. Vonk
Docent(en)	prof. dr. G.J. Vonk
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Social Security: An Introduction to the Basic Principles, latest edition, Kluwer Law International D. Pieters
Entreevoorwaarden	If taken as an optional course, this course is only accessible for students that have obtained their Law first year certificate (propedeuse) at a reserach university and for students that have been admitted to a master's degree programme within the Faculty of Law. If this course is concluded as part of a bachelor's degree programme, these credits cannot be taken into consideration within a master's degree programme. This course is not open to non-law exchange students.
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type * LLB - IEL year 3 - The Groningen alternative for outbound exchange  (Technology Law Track) 3 semester I a optional * LLB - IEL year 3 - The Groningen alternative for outbound exchange  (International and European Track) 3 semester I a optional Exchange programme Law 1 semester I a optional Ma Keuzevakken juridisch (selectie, zie toelichting) 4 semester I a keuze Ma Recht en Bestuur, afst.ri. Juridische Bestuurskunde 4 semester I a (v)SZ 2/3 Open Colleges - semester I a keuze