Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social Legislation
Course Code
LUSDK_113
Branch of Science
Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andris Ārgalis
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuižas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
Enable students to gain awareness and knowledge of social legislation, their hierarchy, the role, importance and practical application of social rights, and the mechanism for enforcing social rights, the regulatory and institutional framework.
Preliminary Knowledge
General basics of law, human rights, internet literacy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will have acquired knowledge of social legislation, the specifics of social rights and the possibilities for using state guarantees; they will know the sources of legislation, their differences and will know how to apply social legislation accurately, and advise clients on the use of social guarantees provided by the State.
Skills
1.Students will have acquired the skills to find, understand, use and apply the regulatory enactments for obtaining state social guarantees and understanding of their receipt.
Competences
1.Students are able to independently deal with issues related to the application of social rights.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Students independently analyse data, write an essay on one of the course topics (of their own choice) and present it in the classroom. Students receive an assessment for independent work, which makes up 50% of the final mark.
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Examination
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Examination method: an examination consisting of the theory part and the case. Students receive an assessment for the examination that makes up 50% of the final mark.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of social rights, definition, specific nature and principles. Access to social rights and obstacles implementation of social rights. Elements of a socially responsible country.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legislation, instruments, hierarchy, use of terms. Types of legislation. Sources of law. Institutional system.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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General human rights. Human as a biological and social being. Resource adequacy criterion.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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History and development of social rights. European Social Charter. Directions and development of social rights in modern Europe. Towards the European pillar of social rights.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social insurance. Basic principles, concepts, aims and tasks of the system. Types of social insurance benefits and pensions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Unemployment protection insurance.
Occupational accident insurance.
Disability insurance.
Maternity and sickness insurance.
Insurance for parents.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The pension system. Funded pensions. Old-age pension. Service and special pensions. Disability and survivor's pension.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The right to social security: social services and social assistance, general description and goal of the systems. Types of social services financed by the State and local governments. Social assistance benefits. State social benefits.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Employment policy and employment legislation. Right to work, labour market. Unemployed and job seekers. Active labour market policy measures. Minimum wage.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Corporate social responsibility. National Tripartite Council of Latvia Collective bargaining.
Measures to combat social exclusion and poverty.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The right to health care. Healthcare policy and legislation. Health care system, accessibility, medical ethics and quality. Patients' rights and safety.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of disability law. Identification of disability. Allowances for disabled persons.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The right to education, general and higher education, lifelong learning.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Family rights, rights and responsibilities of the child.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The right to live in a favourable environment, the Aarhus Convention, its aims, the general rights of society in the field of the environment. Right to shelter, housing policy. Property rights.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Human trafficking and prostitution. Anti - trafficking policy Convention for the Suppression of the Trafficking in Human Beings and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution by Others.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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History and development of social rights. European Social Charter. Directions and development of social rights in modern Europe. Towards the European pillar of social rights.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social insurance. Basic principles, concepts, aims and tasks of the system. Types of social insurance benefits and pensions.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The pension system. Funded pensions. Old-age pension. Service and special pensions. Disability and survivor's pension.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The right to social security: social services and social assistance, general description and goal of the systems. Types of social services financed by the State and local governments. Social assistance benefits. State social benefits.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Employment policy and employment legislation. Right to work, labour market. Unemployed and job seekers. Active labour market policy measures. Minimum wage.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The right to health care. Healthcare policy and legislation. Health care system, accessibility, medical ethics and quality. Patients' rights and safety.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of disability law. Identification of disability. Allowances for disabled persons.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The right to education, general and higher education, lifelong learning.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The right to live in a favourable environment, the Aarhus Convention, its aims, the general rights of society in the field of the environment. Right to shelter, housing policy. Property rights.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Sociālās drošības politika Latvijā krīzes apstākļos. 2011, LBAS
2.
Eiropas Savienības tiesības. I daļa. Institucionālās tiesības. Otrais papildinātais izdevums. K.Gailīša, A.Bukas, C.Schewe zin.red., 2019
3.
Eiropas Savienības tiesības. II daļa. Materiālās tiesības. Schewe C. (zin.red.), 2016
4.
Pensiju sistēmas darbības pamatnostādnes. Edgars Voļskis, 2011
5.
Literature review and identification of best practices on integrated social service delivery. European Commision, 2015
6.
Baltā grāmata. Atbilstīgu, drošu un noturīgu pensiju programma. 16.02.2012. Brisele
7.
Rokasgrāmata, Invalīdu un viņu draugu apvienība "Apeirons"
8.
Eiropas parlamenta rezolūcija „Par sociālajiem mājokļiem Eiropas Savienībā” (11.06.2013)
9.
Eiropas parlamenta rezolūcija „Par sociālās politikas ārējo dimensiju, kas veicina darba un sociālos standartus un Eiropas korporatīvo sociālo atbildību” (08.06.2011)
10.
Eiropas Parlamenta 2016. gada 26. maija rezolūcija par nabadzību — dzimuma perspektīva (2015/2228(INI))
11.
ANO, Eiropas Savienības un Latvijas Republikas normatīvie akti – pēc saraksta.
Additional Reading
1.
Papildliteratūra
2.
Latvijas ilgtspējīgas attīstības stratēģija līdz 2030. gadam (Saeima, 10.06.2010.)
3.
Kovaļevska A. Sociāli atbildīgas valsts princips. //Jurista Vārds, 2008. Nr.32
4.
Baltā grāmata. Latvija: sociālās labklājības sistēmas reformu projekts.// R., 1996
5.
Eiropas un starptautisko sociālās drošības tiesību rokasgrāmata./red. Īvs Jorens, Bernds Šulte ; aut.: K. Garsija de Kortasars i Nebreda ... u.c., Rīga, 2000
6.
Cilvēktiesības pasaulē un Latvijā. I.Ziemeles redakcijā. R., 2000.
7.
Bite I. Pensiju likums ar komentāriem. R., 1999.
8.
Punculs J. Privātie pensiju fondi. R., 1999.
9.
Sociālais dialogs.//LBAS, R., 2005
10.
Rokasgrāmata par Eiropas sociālo partneru darba programmas 2009.-2010. gadam un Eiropas sociālo partneru pamatnolīgumu īstenošanu un ieviešanu praksē// LBAS, R., 2010
11.
Ievads Eiropas Savienības darba drošības un veselības aizsardzības politikā//LBAS, R. 2006
12.
Koncepcija par sociālās apdrošināšanas sistēmas stabilitāti ilgtermiņā (Ministru kabineta 2010.gada 17. novembra rīkojums Nr. 674).
Other Information Sources
1.
Zālīte E. Sociālā apdrošināšana Latvijā (1920-1940).//Latvijas Arhīvi, 1999 Nr.2
2.
Interneta vietnes statistikas, apkopojumu un normatīvo aktu meklēšanai