Social diagnosis 2103-L-D4DISP

The topics covered in the course include the following issues.
Social diagnosis.
Social indicators as measurement tools in social policy. Synthetic social indicators.
Social indicator systems.
Social development indicators.
Measuring phenomena and processes in the information society.
Research on the economic activity of the population and the labor market.
Diagnosis of human capital and social capital.
Research on the health status and lifestyle of the population.
Research on living standards.
Measures of poverty.
Research on social exclusion and social integration.
Research on quality of life.

Term 2024L:

Social diagnosis.
Ways of presenting and visualising quantitative data.
Social indicators as measurement tools in social policy.
Synthetic social indicators - the Geneva method, the Human Development Index.
Systems of social indicators - social development indicators on the example of the Agenda 2030 indicators
Diagnosing economic activity of the population and labour market.
Methods of diagnosing human capital and social capital.
Surveys of living standards.
Measures of poverty. Measures of deprivation.
Studies of social exclusion and social inclusion (social cohesion). Digital exclusion.
Quality of life and lifestyle research.

Term 2025L:

Term 2026L:

Prerequisites (description)

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of selected social problems. Elementary knowledge of selected statistical measures.

Course coordinators

Barbara Szatur-Jaworska

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student
K_W02: knows and understands – based on existing data – the types, manifestations, structure, and dynamics of social problems
K_U01: interprets social phenomena, accurately identifies social problems and issues by analyzing existing data
and social risks, and is able to identify their economic and socio-demographic determinants
K_U02: using existing data, critically analyzes social programs and social policy activities on various scales
and in various fields
K_U04: designs and conducts simple research in the field of social policy, correctly selecting sources of existing data
K_U05: is able to design social indicators needed to develop and evaluate a social program or social intervention.
K_U06: creates written analyses in the field of social policy, selecting, compiling, and graphically presenting existing data
K_U09: is able to plan and organize their own work
K_K01: thanks to the analysis of existing data, critically evaluates their own knowledge and external communications in the field of social policy,
as well as recognizing the importance of scientific evidence for social policy as a practica.l activity
K_K02: participates in the preparation and evaluation of research projects and the creation of concepts for social programs in the field of social policy,
K_W10: knows and understands the basic principles of using existing sources in the context of copyright protection

Assessment criteria

- written test (assessment of knowledge and skills in controlled conditions)
- written assignment (independent analytical work based on existing data)
- continuous assessment of activity and preparation for classes
- attendance check
The final grade is determined by the number of points obtained for activity in class and as a result of the assessment of the analytical work presentation. In the case of written work and knowledge tests, a minimum number of points is required to pass. Absences and unpreparedness for classes can be passed on an individual basis. Points are deducted from the final score for absences and unpreparedness for classes that have not been passed.
Level of AI use: Level 1. NO AI (The verification of learning outcomes is carried out entirely without the use of artificial intelligence. Students rely solely on their knowledge, understanding, and skills. Artificial intelligence cannot be used at any point during the assessment process.)

Practical placement

Apprenticeships are not required.

Bibliography

Szatur-Jaworska, Diagnozowanie w polityce społecznej - metody i problemy, Warszawa 2014
• A.Kurowska, Wskaźniki społeczne w polityce społecznej. Historia, teoria i zastosowanie w praktyce, Warszawa 2011
• S.Rychliński, Lustracje społeczne, Warszawa 2001.
• T.Panek, A.Szulc (red.), Statystyka społeczna. Wybrane zagadnienia, Warszawa 2004.
• Publications (in electronic form) from GUS, Eurostat, OECD, and the UN with research results (available on websites).
• Survey reports.

Term 2024L:

B.Szatur-Jaworska, Diagnozowanie w polityce społecznej – metody i problemy, Warszawa 2014,
A. Kurowska, Wskaźniki społeczne w polityce społecznej.., Warszawa 2011,
Human Development Indices and Indicators. 2018 Statistical Update
Zeszyt metodologiczny. Badanie budżetów gospodarstw domowych, GUS 2018
Zeszyt metodologiczny. Statystyka rynku pracy i wynagrodzeń, GUS 2018
Zeszyt metodologiczny. Badanie Aktywności Ekonomicznej Ludności, GUS 2018
Publikacje tematyczne GUS (najnowsze) dotyczące tematyki omawianej na zajęciach
Baza danych Eurostat
Bank Danych Lokalnych
komunikaty CBOS,
raporty z projektu „Diagnoza społeczna” (red. J.Czapiński, T.Panek)

Term 2025L:

Term 2026L:

Notes

Term 2024L:

COURSE MATERIALS AND ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE UPLOADED TO THE CAMPUS 2 PLATFORM.
STUDENTS WILL SUBMIT THEIR OWN ASSIGNMENTS VIA THE CAMPUS 2 PLATFORM.
Detailed scoring will be provided on the Campus 2 platform before the first class.

Term 2025L:

CLASS MATERIALS WILL BE POSTED ON THE KAMPUS 2 PLATFORM.
STUDENTS WILL SUBMIT THEIR WORK THROUGH THE KAMPUS 2 PLATFORM.
Detailed grading information will be provided during the first class.

Term 2026L:

CLASS MATERIALS WILL BE POSTED ON THE KAMPUS 2 PLATFORM.
STUDENTS WILL SUBMIT THEIR WORK THROUGH THE KAMPUS 2 PLATFORM.
Detailed grading information will be provided during the first class.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 2103-L-D4DISP in USOSweb