| Course Title and Purpose | 1. Course Title
THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY OF THE EU |
| 2. Aims of the Course:
Course should enable students to:
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Understand the EU policy, aims and mechanisms of promotion of equal opportunities;
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Principal problems in this area and affected categories; |
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Become aware of the EU regulations on the equal opportunities;
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Develop knowledge about the future processes in this field. |
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| Course Delivery | 3. Contents:
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The history of the EU equal opportunities policy;
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Dignity at work and discrimination (Direct discrimination, Indirect discrimination); |
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Sources;
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Freedom of movement (Mobility and migration, Mobility and education, Transfer of social security rights); |
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The
equal treatment between women and men (Balanced participation of women
and men; Equal pay, Access to employment, vocational training and
promotion, Family responsibilities, Social security issues, Positive
discrimination); |
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Migrant workers (Equal pay, Working and living conditions, Vocational training and education, Family members treatment); |
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Equal treatment of workers on flexible jobs (Pay, Promotions, Social insurance, Vocational training); |
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Equal treatment of older employees. |
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| 4. Indicative Reading:
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E. Szyszczak, EC Labour Law (Longman 2000); |
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R. Blainpain, M. Collucci (editors), European Labour and Social Security Law Glossary (Kluwer, 2002); |
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L. Betten, D. Mac Devitt (editors), The Protection of Fundamental Social Rights in the European Union (Kluwer 1996); |
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R. Blainpain, European Labour Law (Kluwer 1999). |
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J, Shaw (editor), Social Law and Policy in an Evolving European Union (Hart Publishing 2000). |
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| 5. Learning and Teaching Methods:
Total Contact Hours: 26
Range of Modes of Contact: Lectures – one hour per week, weekly seminars based on small group presentations.
Range of other Learning Methods: Independent learning and directed reading.
Total Study Hours: 150 |
| Course Assessment | 6. Course Learning Outcomes:
After taking this course, students should be able to:
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Describe the principles of the EU on the equal opportunities in the EU member states;
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To implement the EU directives and other documents on the equal treatment. |
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7. Assessment Methods:
Oral course work (individual contributions based on recommended reading) and a written exam paper at the end of the course.
Number, Type and Weighting of Elements:
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Coursework 25% |
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Exam 75% |
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| Course Management |
8. Credit Points and Duration:
8 credit points; duration of the course is one semester |
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9. Contact Person:
Dr Senad Jašarević
E-mail: Senad@pf.ns.ac.yu
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