Development of the Welfare State (5ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The students will understand the most important theories of welfare and happiness. The students understand how the structures and processes of society affect the lives of individuals and communities. They are familiar with the development trends of societal policy and their links to the needs of change in welfare services. The students are familiar with structures and processes supporting well-being, social inclusion and safety. The students understand the courses of action in societal decision making. The students also understand how the global economy and Finland's economic development affect the functioning of society and the living conditions of people. They are familiar with the different ways in which welfare services are organized and provided.

Content

Welfare theories. Development of the Finnish welfare state and society. International welfare state models. The multi producer model of the welfare state. The welfare society's dependency on global economy, production, the standard of living, economic policy and employment.

Teaching methods

70 % participation in contact teaching, otherwise literature-exam

Social Policy - Katja:
Contact teaching: 17 hours and exam.
Exam and literature 41 hours.

Economics - Markus
Contact teaching: 17 hours and exam.
Exam and literature 41 hours.

Assignment 16 hours in both parts.

Exam Wed 9.11. at 13.-15.30 MPA6017
Re-exams in the beginning of the year 2023,

Location and time

Schedule:

Lecturer Katja Ihamäki:
Wed 19.10. at 12.45-16 MPA6011
Thu 20.10. at 12.45-16. MPA6017
Fri 21.10. at 12.45-16. MPA6017
Tue 25.10. at 10.15-11.45 MPA6017

Lecturer Markus Neuvonen:
Mo 24.10. klo 12.45-16 (MPA6017)
THu 27.10. klo 8.30-11.45 (MPB5003.4)
Fri 28.10. klo 8.30-11.45 (MPB5003.4)
Tu 1.11. klo 12.45-16 (MPB5003.4)

Exam Wed 9.11. at 13.-15.30 MPA6017
Re-exams 23.1.2023 and 21.2.2023

Learning materials and recommended literature

Exam.
Contact teaching, assignments and literature:
Economics & welfare:
- Economics, by Terry Hillman. O'reilly. 2014. Access e-book in MetCat.
Social Policy.
Neoliberalism, Nordic Welfare States and Social Work : Current and Future Challenges
by Masoud Kamali , and Jessica H. Jönsson
Taylor & Francis Group. 2018. Access e-book, in MetCat. Pages 25-46.
- Heikki Niemelä & Kari Salminen. Social security in Finland. Helsinki 2006. Pages 9-24.
https://www.julkari.fi/handle/10024/129154

Other literature i.a.:
- George Ritzer (2008). The McDonaldization of Society. Pine Forge Press.
- Reform of healthcare, social welfare and rescue services
https://soteuudistus.fi/en/frontpage
- Towards a social investement welfare state? Ideas. policies and challenges. Eds. Nathalie Morel, Bruno Palier & Joakim Palme. Policy Press. 2012.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Re-exams 23.1.2023 and 21.2.2023

Student workload

Schedule:
Lecturer Katja Ihamäki, 70 % participation in contact teaching:
Wed 19.10. at 12.45-16 MPA6011
Thu 20.10. at 12.45-16. MPA6017
Fri 21.10. at 12.45-16. MPA6017
Tue 25.10. at 10.15-11.45 MPA6017

Lecturer Markus Neuvonen:
Mo 24.10. klo 12.45-16 (MPA6017)
THu 27.10. klo 8.30-11.45 (MPB5003.4)
Fri 28.10. klo 8.30-11.45 (MPB5003.4)
Tu 1.11. klo 12.45-16 (MPB5003.4)

Exam Wed 9.11. at 12.45-15.30 MPA6017
Re-exams in the beginning of the year 2023.

Katja - Social Policy, 2,5 credits
Markus - Economics, 2,5 credits
Contact teaching:
1 cr = students´ work 27 hours.
2,5 cr is 67,5 hours is about 8 days.

Social Policy - Katja:
Contact teaching: 17 hours and exam.
Exam and literature 41 hours.

Economics & wellfare - Markus:
Contact teaching: 14 hours and exam.
Exam and literature 29 hours.

Assignment 16 hours in both parts.

Further information for students

Schedule:
Lecturer Katja Ihamäki:
Wed 19.10. at 12.45-16 MPA6011
Thu 20.10. at 12.45-16. MPA6017
Fri 21.10. at 12.45-16. MPA6017
Tue 25.10. at 10.15-11.45 MPA6017

Lecturer Markus Neuvonen:
Mo 24.10. klo 12.45-16 (MPA6017)
THu 27.10. klo 8.30-11.45 (MPB5003.4)
Fri 28.10. klo 8.30-11.45 (MPB5003.4)
Tu 1.11. klo 12.45-16 (MPB5003.4)

Exam Wed 9.11. at 12.45-15.30 MPA6017
Re-exams in the beginning of the year 2023,

Assessment methods and criteria

Contact teaching, assignments and exam (1-5).

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.