Finnish Society and Social Policy (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student knows the tasks and operating principles of the most central institutions of Finnish society. They understand how the obligations and rights set by the citizen's constitutional rights affect the work. The student is familiar with the history of Fnnish society and social policy that senior citizens have personally experienced. The student is able to discuss the historical events. They can counsel clients in key questions connected to social legislation or social security.

Content

- Constitutional Rights
- The Finnish Courts and Punishments
- Family and Inheritance Law
- Public Administration
- The History of Finland and Development of the Welfare State
- The Finnish Social Security System

Materials

material given by the teacher

Teaching methods

lectures, teaching discussions, exam

Exam schedules

The last lecture

Student workload

81h, (lectures and exam 30 h, independent study 51 h)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1:
The student knows the main topics of the course. They understand to some extent, the operation and development of Finnish society. The student knows the most important facts related to social legislation and social security. The student is able to participate in discussion concerning social issues.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3:
The student demonstrates a good understanding of the course topics. The student's conception of the operation and development of Finnish society can be considered wide-ranging and justified. The student is able to counsel clients on issues connected to social legislation and social security.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5:
The student can examine and reflect on social questions critically. They demonstrate the ability to connect individual phenomena to their social background. They are able to evaluate the state of the Finnish constitution and welfare state critically. The student is able to counsel clients on issues related to social legislation and social security.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Further information

Suomeksi
lectures, teaching discussions, exam
Englanniksi
lectures, teaching discussions, exam
Aika ja paikka (ei käytössä)
Suomeksi
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Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Suomeksi
material given by the teacher
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material given by the teacher
Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat
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Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö
Suomeksi
The study course does not include practice.
Englanniksi
The study course does not include practice.
Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet
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KV yhteydet
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Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
Suomeksi
81h, (lectures and exam 30 h, independent study 51 h)
Englanniksi
81h, (lectures and exam 30 h, independent study 51 h)
Sisällön jaksotus
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Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet
Suomeksi
- exam and active participatition in the lectures
Englanniksi
- exam and active participatition in the lectures
Lisätietoja opiskelijoille
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Englanniksi
Arviointiasteikko 1-5