Basics of Welfare SocietyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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