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SOS2010

Inequality and Welfare

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Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an introduction to sociological theories of social inequality and how the welfare state and different institutions produce integration or increased inequality. The distribution of benefits and living conditions, chances in life, marginalization and integration will be discussed with examples from education, family, working life, health, migration etc. and related to both local, regional, national and global contexts. It will vary each year which topics and examples are emphasized.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • through the presentation and examination of key theories and approaches have a basic sociological understanding of how social inequality occurs and is counteracted, in different contexts and welfare regimes.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • use theories and approaches to analyze current issues in the field of social inequality and welfare.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures and seminars every week throughout the semester according to the lecture plan. The compulsory activities can only be completed in the spring semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Participation on relevant seminars and approved term paper(s)

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: Written exam

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

To be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Subject areas

  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.