Key words
Social law
Objectives
The student:
- correctly expounds basic concepts, structures and applications of social law
- implements the sources of law in social law
- solves case studies by correct application of social law
- promotes law as a source of (and means of) rendering assistance
- displays a qualitative understanding of the social context within which social law evolves and is laid down by statute
- works methodically and independently
- can convey information on social law clearly and in a well-structured manner
Topics
(Selected topics in) social security legislation
- family benefits
- sickness and disability insurance
- industrial injuries and occupational illnesses
- allowances for handicapped people
Employment law
- the employment contract
- special laws e.g. on mobbing and social harassment in the workplace,....
- CAs (Collective Labour/Wage Agreements): nondiscrimination, induction in the organization of new recruits...
Prerequisites
In Year 1, the students have had an introduction to law, seen something of juvenile law and, as a consequence, know the rudiments and sources of law. During their study of the status of the person seeking help, they will have gained a good grounding in the principles of legal methodology.
Final Objectives
- will be competent in psychodiagnostics as well as in psychological help and services
- versatile
- is able to implement the twenty-five core skills (see under ‘curriculum’)
- is capable of entering upon a master’s degree course
Materials used
There is a learning pack containing theoretical background information.
Questions and assignments are provided for each item.
Study costs
Cost price of the course
Study guidance
Tests and exercises have been posted on the Law Department’s website. This website can be accessed via the SOAG network and by clicking ‘Student’, ‘Departments’ and ‘Law Department’, in that order. A forum has been provided for putting questions and there are useful links which make information easier to look up and retrieve.
Teaching Methods
Case studies form the backbone of the lessons. It is the students’ task (with some assistance from the lecturer) to correlate the theory with the case reports. Students are expected to show self-reliance and independent thought.
Assessment
There is a written examination on the subject-matter, as a whole. The examination is an open-book type. It is designed to test the student’s perceptions, his knowledge and his ability to apply that knowledge in practice.
Lecturer(s)
Marleen De Meyer
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