Skip to main content

Development of the Welfare State (5 ECTS)

Code: SX00BN91-3017

General information


Enrollment
02.05.2018 - 30.09.2018
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
22.10.2018 - 28.11.2018
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Social Services
Teachers
Katja Ihamäki
Lauri Narinen
Teacher in charge
Lauri Narinen
Scheduling groups
Avoin amk: Polku: Sosiaaliala (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.)
Small groups
Avoin amk: Polku: Sosiaaliala
Course
SX00BN91
No reservations found for implementation SX00BN91-3017!

Learning outcomes

Students will understand the impact of the structures and processes of society on the lives of individuals and communities. They will become familiar with the development trends of social policy and how they are tied to the need for change in welfare services. Students will recognise the official and unofficial structures that support wellbeing, social participation and safety. They will comprehend the decision-making mechanisms within society. In addition, students will understand the effects of global economics and national economic development on social activities and people’s living conditions. They will become familiar with the different means of producing and organising welfare services.

Content

Welfare theories. Development of the Finnish welfare state and society. International welfare state models. Multi-ple-producer model of the welfare state. Structures and methods of decision-making. Dependency of the welfare state on the global economy, production, standard of living, economic policy and employment.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Museum visit

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kirjallisuutta
TALOUSTIEDE: Matti Pohjola, Sanomapro 2014: Taloustieteen oppikirja.

SOSIAALIPOLITIIKKA: Helne ym. 2003. Sosiaalinen politiikka.
Anneli Anttonen ja Jorma Sipilä: Suomalaista sosiaalipolitiikkaa. Vastapaino. 2000.
Haapola, Ilkka, Karisto, Antti & Takala, Pentti: Matkalla nykyaikaan: elintason, elämäntavan ja sosiaalipolitiikan muutos Suomessa. Porvoo: WSOYpro, 1999.
Julkunen, Raija: Kuka vastaa? Hyvinvointivaltion rajat ja julkinen vastuu. Hyvinvointivaltion rajat -projekti. Helsinki: Stakes, 2006. ISBN 951-33-1858-3.
Tammilehto, O. (2003) Globalisaation vaikutus köyhyyteen. http://www.tammilehto.info/globkoyh.htm
Hyvinvointivaltio ylittää jälkensä. Toim. Sakari Hänninen ja Paula Saikkonen. THL 2017. Sivut 1-128.

Katja Ihamäen osuus: tenttiin lähiopetus ja kahdesta teoksesta seuraavat luvut:
- Suomalainen sosiaaliturva. Heikki Niemelä ja Karsi Salminen. Helsinki 2006. Sivut 1-22.
- Juho Saari, Sakari Taipale ja Sakari Kainulainen (toim.): Hyvinvointivaltion moderneja klassikoita. Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu. Helsinki 2013. Seuraavat artikkelit: Hyvinvointivaltio,sivut 28-37, Kolmas tie ja hyvinvointivaltion uudistaminen – Anthony
Giddensin politiikka-asialista, sivut 153-172, Hyvinvointivaltio notkeassa modernissa? Zygmunt Baumanin yhteiskuntapoliittinen aikalaisdiagnoosi, sivut 219-238, Hyvinvointivaltion reformointi – Paul Piersonin institutionalismi, sivut 307-326, Titmussin teorioista Mäntysaaren artikkelin loppuun asti, sivut 329-344.

Further information for students

Lauri´s contact teaching:
Tue 16.10 at 12:45 - 16:00 (Sofianlehdonkadun Auditorio)
Thu 1.11. at 12:45 - 16:00 S217 (Sofianlehdonkadun Auditorio)
Mon 5.11. at 8:45 - 12:00 S217
Thu 8.11. at 8:45 - 12:00 S107 (Group A)
Fri 9.11. at 8:45 - 12:00 S107 (Group B)
Fri 16.11. at 13.-15.30 KI and LN, EXAM, Sofianlehto, auditorium- In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period
Wed 17.10. at 12.45-16. KI Vanha Viertotie 23 (VV, Metropolia amk), aud.
Thu 18.10. at 12.45-16. KI Sofianlehto, auditorium, museum Hakasalmi: Mannerheimintie 13 B, 00100 Helsinki
Mon 22.10. at 12.45-16. KI Vanha Viertotie, I236
Fri 26.10. at 12.45-16. KI Vanha Viertotie, I236
Fri 2.11. at 12.45-16. KI Vanha Viertotie I248 Repetition, A ja B group 12.45-14.15 or 14.30-16.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment:
Assessment criteria see the attachment.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Go back to top of page