| Dozent/in |
Dr. sc. Kathryn Ann Dawson-Townsend; Dr. Samuel Lordemus; Dr. rer. pol. Renate Susanna Strobl; Ass.-Prof. David Weisstanner; Lukas Kauer, PhD |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Masterseminar |
| Code |
HS261139 |
| Semester |
Herbstsemester 2026 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Gesundheitswissenschaften |
| Studienstufe |
Master |
| Termin/e |
Mo, 21.09.2026, 14:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 3.B57
Mo, 07.12.2026, 14:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 3.B57
Fr, 11.12.2026, 08:15 - 16:00 Uhr, 3.B57 |
| Umfang |
2 Semesterwochenstunden |
| Inhalt |
This seminar examines current research in health and social policy through an in-depth engagement with selected empirical papers. Topics may include health care systems, provider behaviour, health insurance, public policy interventions, and social inequalities in health.
The course is structured around close reading and discussion of the literature. Each paper is discussed in extended sessions, allowing time to examine research questions, data, empirical strategies, and interpretation of results. Particular attention is given to understanding methodological approaches, including cases where these are complex or unfamiliar.
Students take an active role in leading discussions through presentations and formal discussant roles. The aim is to foster a deeper engagement with state-of-the-art literature and to strengthen analytical and critical skills in evaluating empirical research. |
| Schlagworte |
Nachhaltigkeit; Gender/Diversity |
| E-Learning |
All teaching material will be provided via the e-learning platform. |
| Lernziele |
Students will be able to:
- understand and critically assess advanced empirical research in health and social policy
- engage with complex research designs and methodological approaches
- present and discuss scientific papers at an advanced academic level
- formulate and defend arguments based on empirical evidence
- actively participate in scholarly discussion and provide constructive feedback |
| Voraussetzungen |
None. |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Anmeldung |
Moodle: https://elearning.hsm-unilu.ch/course/view.php?id=1028
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| Leistungsnachweis |
The final grade consists of three components:
1. Presentation of one paper (50%): structured presentation of an assigned empirical research paper
2. Discussion of another paper (25%): critical discussion and commentary on a peer’s presentation
3. Active participation (25%): informed contributions to discussions across all sessions (based on having read the assigned papers)
IMPORTANT: In order to earn credits and participate at the exam registration via Uni Portal within the exam registration period is MANDATORY. As this is a block course the registration and deregistration runs from October 29 - December 9, 2026. Further information: www.unilu.ch/en/study/courses-exams-regulations/health-sciences-and-medicine/exams/ |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
Presentation, Paper, Participation / 3 Credits
|
| Hinweise |
Teaching methods:
Seminar with introductory session and student presentations/discussions. |
| Hörer-/innen |
Nein |
| Kontakt |
david.weisstanner@unilu.ch |
| Material |
Scientific articles. |
| Literatur |
A selection of recent empirical papers in health and social policy (journal articles and working papers).
The reading list will be provided at the beginning of the course. |