Development of the welfare state (5 cr)
Code: SX00FD62-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.05.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
14.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Wellbeing
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Social Services (in English)
Teachers
- Lauri Narinen
- Janika Kosonen
Groups
-
SXG23S1Degree Programme in Social Services päivä
Objective
The students are familiar with the most important theories of welfare and the development of the Finnish welfare state, the welfare society and sustainable development as part of them. The students understand how larger macro structures and processes of society affect the lives of individuals and communities at both the micro and meso levels, when it comes to well-being, social inclusion, and safety. They are familiar with the development trends of societal policy linked to the needs for change in welfare services. The students understand how the global economy and Finland's economic development affect the functioning of society and the living conditions of people, especially in an urban context. They are familiar with the diverse ways in which welfare services are organized and provided.
Content
Welfare theories. Development of the Finnish welfare state and society. The multi producer model of the welfare state: Neoliberalism and New Public Management. International welfare state models. Macro, meso, and micro levels for intervention and prevention. The welfare society's dependency on the global economy, production, the standard of living, economic policy, and employment as well as sustainable development. Simple Finnish vocabulary and phrases used to describe work in the welfare state.
Location and time
Well-being & Economics
/ Lauri Narinen, Myllypuro campus:
Wed 1.11. at 12:45 - 16 MPA4011
Fri 10.11. at 9-12 MPC1001
Fri 17.11. at 12:45-116 MPC1001
Tue 21.11. at 12:45-16 MPC1001
Thu 30.11. at 12:45-16 MPA5019
Janika Kosonen, Myllypuro campus:
Wed 1.11. 8.30-11.45 MPA5020
Mon 6.11. 8.30-11.45 MPA5020
Mon 13.11. 8.15-11.45 MPA6018
Mon 20.11. 8.30-11.45 MPA6018
Mon 27.11. 8.30-11.45 MPA6018
Teaching methods
Contact teaching + litterature
Exam schedules
EXAM 18.12. at 13-15:30 MPB6023
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.