Family Dynamics in a Changing Europe
The course is an introduction to contemporary research on fertility and family dynamics in Europe. It provides an overview of recent theory and research on changes and dynamics in family demographic behavior in Europe.
The economically developed societies in Europe, the recent transformation of Central and Eastern Europe, and the increasing importance of international migration have added to the variety of demographic dynamics of the continent.
The economically developed societies in Europe, the recent transformation of Central and Eastern Europe, and the increasing importance of international migration have added to the variety of demographic dynamics of the continent. The seminar series cover changes in living arrangements and uniondynamics; changes in childbearing dynamics; causes and consequences of family-demographic change;relationships between social policy and family-demographic change; and transnational vital events and familydynamics in the course of international migration. Particular attention is devoted to comparative researchwithin Europe.
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Course structure
Teaching format
The course is provided at half time. Course participants meet regularly for lectures and discussion of literature.
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Family Dynamics in a Changing Europe 2025 (263 Kb)
Assessment
Examination is done by means of paper presentations, active participation in class discussions and an independent course paper related to the course contents.
Examiner
Researcher, Docent: Martin Kolk
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
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