Foundations of Welfare SocietyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student

• is familiar with the main theories and research on welfare
• understands how national and global social structures, politics and economics impact the well-being of individuals and communities
• is familiar with the different ways of organising and producing welfare services
• is familiar with the structures and processes that support sustainable development

Content

Welfare theories and research

Development of the Finnish welfare society

International welfare models

• Multi-provider model of wellbeing

• Welfare society’s interdependencies with national and global demography, economy, politics and employment

• Sustainable development

•Finnish vocabulary and expressions for describing work in a welfare society

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.