Development of the welfare state (5 cr)

Code: SX00FD62-3002

General information

Enrollment: 02.05.2023 - 30.09.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 14.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Unit: (2019-2024) School of Wellbeing

Campus: Myllypurontie 1

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 0 - 40

Degree programmes: Social Services (in English)

Teachers: Lauri Narinen; Janika Kosonen

Groups: SXG23S1
Degree Programme in Social Services päivä

Course: SX00FD62

Implementation has 11 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 34 h 45 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Wed 01.11.2023 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Development of the welfare state SX00FD62-3002	MPA5020 Oppimistila
Wed 01.11.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Development of the welfare state SX00FD62-3002	MPA4011 Luentosali
Mon 06.11.2023 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Development of the welfare state SX00FD62-3002	MPA5020 Oppimistila
Fri 10.11.2023 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min)	Development of the welfare state SX00FD62-3002	MPC1001 Showroom
Mon 13.11.2023 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Development of the welfare state SX00FD62-3002	MPA6018 Oppimistila
Fri 17.11.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Development of the welfare state SX00FD62-3002	MPC1001 Showroom
Mon 20.11.2023 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Development of the welfare state SX00FD62-3002	MPA6018 Oppimistila
Tue 21.11.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Development of the welfare state SX00FD62-3002	MPC1001 Showroom
Mon 27.11.2023 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Development of the welfare state SX00FD62-3002	MPA6018 Oppimistila
Thu 30.11.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Development of the welfare state SX00FD62-3002	MPA5019 Oppimistila
Mon 18.12.2023 time 13:00 - 15:30 (2 h 30 min)	Development of the welfare state SX00FD62-3002	MPB6023 Oppimistila

Changes to reservations may be possible.

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