Study Guide

Objective

The student is familiar with the operation and functions of the most central social institutions in Finnish society
The student is familiar with Finland's constitution and the rights and duties of the person living in Finland
The student knows the court and punishment system in Finland
The student knows the main features of Finland´s public administration system
The student perceives the central lines of the historical development of the Finnish society

Content

The Constitution of Finland
Finnish System of Justice
The Public Administration in Finland
The Development of Finnish Society
Social Institutions in Finland

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student knows the basic facts for the operation of the Finnish society
The student perceives the basic features of the Finnish society

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student knows the most central features of the Finnish society
The student is able to follow the discussion about the development of the Finnish society and he or she is able to produce views on the central challenges in a Finnish society

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student knows the operating principles of the Finnish society and he/she is able to analyze the operation of the society critically and constructively
The student is able to participate in the discussion about the properties and the future of the Finnish society
The student understands the significance of his or her own work as a part of the building process of the Finnish society

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
The student is unable to perceive either the central features of the Finnish society or his/ her own position as a member of the Finnish society.