Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the tasks and operating principles of the most central institutions of Finnish society. The student understands 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 the olders persons have personally experienced and is able to discuss the historical events. The student can counsel clients in the most central 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

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1:
The student knows the central features of the themes studied. She or he understands 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 that she or he well understands the themes studies. 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 is able to critically examine and reflect on social questions. She or he demonstrates ability to connect individual phenomena to their social background. The student is able to evaluate the state of the Finnish constitutional 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.