UVSRPCP076 Family Policy

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2016
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Žáčková, PhD. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Žáčková, PhD. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Žáčková, PhD.
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course provides basic knowledge of the field of family policy, focuses on its targets, agents and institutions. Offers students the possibility to master not only the theoretical basis regarding the family, but also practical knowledge about the conditions of life and the issues of current families. It deals with specific family needs, such as incomplete families, families with a disabled member, families of ethnic minorities, families, where socially pathological phenomena occur, etc. Study Outcomes: Professional Knowledge: Students can explain and apply knowledge from the field of social policy aimed at helping families. Professional Skills: Students are well-informed on issues in various areas of family relationships and the current status of the family. General Qualification: They understand the knowledge acquired during their lessons and can apply them in further studies and in every-day life.
Syllabus
  • 1. Family policy, family as the basis of society.
    2. Reproductive behaviour of the society.
    3. The basic characteristics of family, internal structure and interactions.
    4. The basic functions of family. The value of parenting, socialization and education.
    5. The characteristics of today's families, the status of family members.
    6. Family cycle phases and their pitfalls.
    7. The issue of motherhood, women on parental leave.
    8. Family policy objectives.
    9. Family policy agents. Institutions active in family policy.
    10. Financing family policy activities.
    11. Families with specific needs I.
    12. Families with specific needs II.
    13. Services for families
Literature
    required literature
  • MITCHELL, E. Finanční podpora rodin s dětmi v České republice v evropském kontextu. Praha: Sociologický ústav AV ČR, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7330-183-5. info
  • Národní koncepce podpory rodiny s dětmi. Praha: MPSV, 2008. info
  • KŘÍŽKOVÁ, A. Práce a péče. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2008. ISBN 978-80-86429-94-6. info
  • Národní koncepce rodinné politiky. Praha: MPSV, 2005. info
    recommended literature
  • ŠŤASTNÁ, A. Neúplné rodiny v České republice a ve vybraných evropských zemích. Praha: VÚPSV, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7416-038-7. info
  • KOCOURKOVÁ, J., RABUŠIC, L. Sňatek a rodina: zájem soukromý nebo veřejný? Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, 2007. ISBN 80-86561-93-3. info
  • MATOUŠEK, O a kol. Rodina jako instituce a vztahová síť. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2003. ISBN 80-86429-19-9. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Credit requirements: oral interview on selected issues, active participation in seminars.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2015, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Summer 2016, recent)
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