Finnish society and economy (3cr)

Objective

Students will be able to analyse the historical development of Finnish society and social policy and learn to identify causal relationships and mechanisms, which create or have created social problems. Students will be competent in analysing factors that have affected the development of society and social policy. Their economic literacy will be improved as they gain command of the more significant concepts in social policy and national economy. Students will also learn to evaluate causes and consequences in national economy and to explore economic phenomena in social policy.

Content

- Historical development of Finnish society and social policy
- Areas of social policy
- Implementing social policy
- Structure and function of national economy
- Public economy
- Economic policy
- Current issues in social and economic policy

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1-2:
Students are able to describe the historical development of Finnish society and social policy and to identify causal relationships and mechanisms, which create or have created social problems. Students are abel to name the more significant concepts in social policy and national economy.
Grade 3-4:
Students are able to explore and explain factors that affect the development of society and social policy. Students know how to evaluate causes and consequences in national economy and economic phenomena in social policy
Grade 5:
Stduents are able to critically analyse various areas of social policy and its implemention in Finnish society. They know how to explore economic decision-making and evaluate the development of national economy.

Materials

- Karisto, A. & Takala, P. & Haapola, I. 1998. Matkalla nykyaikaan. Elintason, elämäntavan ja sosiaalipolitiikan muutos Suomessa. WSOY.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/k4kmdx

- Pohjola, M. 2012 or previous editions. Taloustieteen oppikirja. SanomaPro.
1. p. 2008 ja 2. p. 2009 (lisäpainos)
Availability: http://tiny.cc/calmdx
4., uud. p. 2010
Availability: http://tiny.cc/x7kmdx
7., uud. p. 2012 ja 8. p. 2013 (lisäpainos)
Availability: http://tiny.cc/s8kmdx

- Lindholm, T.&Kettunen,J.2009. Kansantalous. EditaPrima Oy.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/edlmdx

- Current issues/news pertaining to social and economic policies.

Teaching methods

Classroom activity, group work, videos