Course - Disability and Society - FUH3001
Disability and Society
About
About the course
Course content
It gives an overview of historical, ideological and theoretical perspectives on disability. Both policy and everyday life issues are addressed. Policy changes/reforms are discussed, together with research on changes in the everyday life of disabled people. General theory of deviance, difference and social problems will be presented. The course will also address issues of current interest.
Learning outcome
The course is the theoretical core of the Master in Disability and Society, and is intended to provide understanding of different perspectives on disability and disabling processes, consequences for research, recent research findings and the relation to disability policy.
Learning methods and activities
Seminars and written assignments/papers. Compulsory activity: writing of four assignments/papers, of which two must be approved before examination and two are part of the exam. Topic for three of them will be given, for the the last one the student will choose his/her own topic.
Compulsory assignments
- Two approved papers
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Funksjonshemming og samfunn (MFUNKSAM)
Required previous knowledge
Bachelors degree or the equivalent in Health Sciences, Social Work, Education, or Social Sciences.
Course materials
The reading list consists of 1200-1500 pages, of which ca. 300 pages are selected individually. The selected texts must be approved by the supervisor before the term paper can be submitted.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FUH3000 | 22.5 sp | |
| FUH3002 | 22.5 sp | |
| SARB3002 | 5 sp | |
| SARB3506 | 7.5 sp | |
| SARB3507 | 15 sp |
Subject areas
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences