Finnish society and social policy
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KFG11B006 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Hietaniemi, Elina |
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| Teacher Team: | Jokiranta, Kari |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be introduced to the historical development of the Finnish society and social policy and understand the links between social change and the everyday life of individuals. They will become familiar with the foundations of social welfare policies, with their underlying values, and with models and actions for implementing them. Students will understand the role of social welfare policy in social security and well-being and as a part of societal decision-making. Students will have command of the more crucial principles of law in social welfare policies, of the appeal system and of the administrative structure.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Basic rights of citizens and public administration
- Phases in the development of the Finnish society
- Development of social welfare policy
- Concept of social welfare policy and its underlying values
- Models for implementing social welfare policy
- Social security in Finland
- Administration, supervision and funding of social welfare policy in Finland
- Principles in social welfare legislation
Recommended or Required Reading
Material from the lecturer
Tuori K. 2004. Sosiaalioikeus. WSLT. (assigned parts)
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group discussions and exam
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in classroom activities
- Passed independent assignment
- Exam
- Numerical grading 1-5
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