Finnish Society and Social Policy (3 cr)
Code: KG00BZ99-3004
General information
- Enrollment
- 16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 05.09.2022 - 28.10.2022
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- SeAMK Physiotherapy
- Campus
- SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
- Teachers
- Kari Jokiranta
- Groups
-
FYS22Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Full-time studies
- Course
- KG00BZ99
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.