International Perspectives to Social ServicesLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 5D00DX32
Objective
Student recognizes international discussions on social work and are able to apply an international perspective to the development of social services. Student recognizes how international networks are created and activities are promoted.
Content
International view points of social policy and social work for example in comparative research. If students are interested, this course can be combined with a trip abroad. The course can also involve cooperation with a university in another country. The possible cooperation influences on the content. One possibility is to study welfare and social services in Finland in comparison to other countries.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student recognizes international discussion on social work and an international perspective and networks to the development of social services.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student recognizes international discussion on social work and apply an international perspective to the development of social services. Student recognizes international networks to the development of social services.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student is able to analytically and critically explain international discussion on social work and analytically apply an international perspective to the development of social services. Student recognizes and apply international networking on the development of social services.