Development of the Welfare State (5 cr)

Objective

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.

Materials

Ilmoitetaan myöhemmin

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus
Luku-/oppimispiiri
Itseohjautuva oppiminen
Ryhmätyöskentely
Argumentoiva essee

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

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International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

135 h = 5 op

Further information

Opintojakso on tarkoitettu ryhmän SXH24S2VE opiskelijoille.

Mahdollinen opintojaksoon liittyvä AHOT-hakemus tulee tehdä ennen opintojakson toteutukselle ilmoittautumista. Opintojakson AHOT-hakemukseen liittyvissä kysymyksissä ota yhteyttä Niina Pietilään.

Mikäli opiskelijalla on päätös yksilöllisestä tuesta, joka vaikuttaa opintojakson suorittamiseen, tulee opiskelijan olla yhteydessä opintojaksototeutuksen opettajiin mahdollisimman pian.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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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

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alkaessa