In a first step, we discuss different texts on the variety of capitalist development in relation to welfare state development.
The second step is to highlight challenges of welfare capitalism as we know it.
Finally, we discuss some concepts on how to develop welfare state capitalism in the future.

preparatory literature:

Literature will be provided in Stud.IP

Art der Prüfungsleistung (CP) [credits and exams]:
You can achieve both 3 and 6 CP for the Master in Social Policy.
The seminar will be held as a block seminar on Fridays

This course includes a comprehensive examination of educational inequality which combines theoretical and empirical eivdence while taking a global perspective. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the systemic and individual causes, consequences, and possible solutions to educational inequality. The course will analyze and discuss various factors that contribute to unequal educational opportunities such as socioeconomic status, origin, gender, and geographic location. Through discussion of empirical evidence and the application of systems thinking, students will develop a holistic understanding of the complex nature of educational inequality.
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Dieser Kurs beinhaltet eine umfassende Diskussion der Ungleichheit im Bildungswesen, die theoretische und empirische Erkenntnisse diesbezüglich kombiniert und dabei eine globale Perspektive einnimmt. Die Studierenden erlangen ein vertieftes Verständnis der systemischen und individuellen Ursachen, Folgen und möglichen Lösungen für Bildungsungleichheit. Im Kurs werden verschiedene Faktoren die zu ungleichen Bildungschancen beitragen wie sozioökonomischer Status, Herkunft, Geschlecht und geografische Lage analysiert und diskutiert. Durch die Diskussion empirischer Belege und die Anwendung eines systemischen Denkens werden die Studierenden ein ganzheitliches Verständnis für die komplexe Natur von Bildungsungleichheit entwickeln.

Solidarity is a binding element of society and particularly trade union organisations see solidarity as their founding principle. Due to globalization and Europeanisation more and more transnational forms of solidarity are needed in order to counterbalance power resources with respect to capital.
We will discuss different conceptions of solidarity and its preconditions – overall on transnational level. With respect to solidarity in labour relations we will discuss when and how solidary action is possible. The examples mirror different levels of action, namely trade union formation and works councils cooperation in the EU. But we will also discuss concrete actions concerning the European minimum wage directive and labour conflicts.



Literatur zur Vorbereitung [preparatory literature]:

Literature will beprovided in Stud.IP

Art der Prüfungsleistung (CP) [credits and exams]:
You can achieve both 3 and 6 CP for the master of European Labour Studies and the
Social Policy Master

The course provides an overview and introduction of the most important actors, processes, and outcomes of employment relations from a comparative and international perspective. The first part will provide an introduction to the core logic and institutional features of employment relations, taking into account issues such as employment protection, wages, working time and training as well as social protection. The second part will mostly focus on changes and diversity in employment relations given changes in the economic environment, regulatory settings, technological progress and demographic shifts.
There is still some scope to rearrange and redefine topics based on students’ interests during the introductory session.
The course will take place partly in-person, partly online.

Solidarity is a binding element of society and particularly trade union organisations see solidarity as their founding principle. Due to globalization and Europeanisation more and more transnational forms of solidarity are needed in order to counterbalance power resources with respect to capital.
We will discuss different conceptions of solidarity and its preconditions – overall on transnational level. With respect to solidarity in labour relations we will discuss when and how solidary action is possible. The examples mirror different levels of action, namely trade union formation and works councils cooperation in the EU. But we will also discuss concrete actions concerning the European minimum wage directive and labour conflicts.



Literatur zur Vorbereitung [preparatory literature]:

Literature will beprovided in Stud.IP

Art der Prüfungsleistung (CP) [credits and exams]:
You can achieve both 3 and 6 CP for the master of European Labour Studies and the
Social Policy Master

The course provides an overview and introduction of the most important actors, processes, and outcomes of employment relations from a comparative and international perspective. The first part will provide an introduction to the core logic and institutional features of employment relations, taking into account issues such as employment protection, wages, working time and training as well as social protection. The second part will mostly focus on changes and diversity in employment relations given changes in the economic environment, regulatory settings, technological progress and demographic shifts.
There is still some scope to rearrange and redefine topics based on students’ interests during the introductory session.
The course will take place partly in-person, partly online.

Solidarity is a binding element of society and particularly trade union organisations see solidarity as their founding principle. Due to globalization and Europeanisation more and more transnational forms of solidarity are needed in order to counterbalance power resources with respect to capital.
We will discuss different conceptions of solidarity and its preconditions – overall on transnational level. With respect to solidarity in labour relations we will discuss when and how solidary action is possible. The examples mirror different levels of action, namely trade union formation and works councils cooperation in the EU. But we will also discuss concrete actions concerning the European minimum wage directive and labour conflicts.



Literatur zur Vorbereitung [preparatory literature]:

Literature will beprovided in Stud.IP

Art der Prüfungsleistung (CP) [credits and exams]:
You can achieve both 3 and 6 CP for the master of European Labour Studies and the
Social Policy Master

The course provides an overview and introduction of the most important actors, processes, and outcomes of employment relations from a comparative and international perspective. The first part will provide an introduction to the core logic and institutional features of employment relations, taking into account issues such as employment protection, wages, working time and training as well as social protection. The second part will mostly focus on changes and diversity in employment relations given changes in the economic environment, regulatory settings, technological progress and demographic shifts.
There is still some scope to rearrange and redefine topics based on students’ interests during the introductory session.
The course will take place partly in-person, partly online.

Solidarity is a binding element of society and particularly trade union organisations see solidarity as their founding principle. Due to globalization and Europeanisation more and more transnational forms of solidarity are needed in order to counterbalance power resources with respect to capital.
We will discuss different conceptions of solidarity and its preconditions – overall on transnational level. With respect to solidarity in labour relations we will discuss when and how solidary action is possible. The examples mirror different levels of action, namely trade union formation and works councils cooperation in the EU. But we will also discuss concrete actions concerning the European minimum wage directive and labour conflicts.



Literatur zur Vorbereitung [preparatory literature]:

Literature will beprovided in Stud.IP

Art der Prüfungsleistung (CP) [credits and exams]:
You can achieve both 3 and 6 CP for the master of European Labour Studies and the
Social Policy Master

The course provides an overview and introduction of the most important actors, processes, and outcomes of employment relations from a comparative and international perspective. The first part will provide an introduction to the core logic and institutional features of employment relations, taking into account issues such as employment protection, wages, working time and training as well as social protection. The second part will mostly focus on changes and diversity in employment relations given changes in the economic environment, regulatory settings, technological progress and demographic shifts.
There is still some scope to rearrange and redefine topics based on students’ interests during the introductory session.
The course will take place partly in-person, partly online.

After two decades of democratization, some states in Europe have seen a decline in the democratic quality of their political systems. This seminar deals with these processes of democratic backsliding. The research papers to be read will empirically map processes of democratic backsliding and account for these with theories emphasizing different explanatory factors. In addition to research focusing on domestic factors, we will also discuss research that investigates the EU (in-)ability to stop processes of democratic backsliding in EU member states. After having actively attended the seminar, you will be familiar with empirical trends and specific cases of democratic backsliding and with theories that political scientists use to explain these. With the knowledge acquired in the seminar, you should be able to conduct your own research on the topic, for example in your term paper.