The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)
- 2 (2019-10-28 to 2019-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is that the student
- is familiar with the society and understand
the public and economical connections within
the profession in the public and private
sector.
- can describe the possibility to public
influence, explain how the working life is
organized and be aware of the legislation that
underlie the labour market.
- is familiar with the Nordic welfare model as
a base of values.
- is familiar with the own working field and
see possibilities to be an entrepreneur
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is
expected to
- be able to describe the structure of the
society and the legislation and other
regulations that is a base for how the society
is working
- be familiar with the legislation that is
essential for the profession
- realize the value of multi professional co-
operation.
- be able to distinguish and put into practice
the most relevant legislation within the field
of labour legislation
- be able to describe the structure of the
society according to existing legislation and
be able to identify his or her own
possibilities to influence
- be able to discuss the meaning of the Nordic
welfare according to the own profession
- be able to describe the welfare services the
local authorities offer according to existing
legislation.
Recommended or required reading
Information will given by the teacher during the
course.
Study activities
- Lectures - 21 hours
- Individual studies - 112 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
A written exam
quiz-tests
Teacher
- Ekman Petra
- Sigfrids Ingmar
Examiner
Sigfrids Ingmar
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (24 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Reexaminations
- 2020-01-17
- 2020-03-20
Course enrolment period
2019-08-12 to 2019-09-08
Assessment methods
- 2019-11-19 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2019-10-03 | 09:00 - 11:30 | D4107-08 | Society and Legislation | Introduction and the Political System in Finland (Part 1) | Sigfrids Ingmar |
2019-10-07 | 09:00 - 11:30 | D4110 | Society and Legislation | The Political System (part 2) and the Muncipalities | Sigfrids Ingmar |
2019-10-09 | 13:45 - 15:30 | D4110 | Society and Legislation | The Health Care Act | Ekman Petra |
2019-10-15 | 13:00 - 15:30 | F249 | Society and Legislation | Social Welfare and the SOTE-reform | Sigfrids Ingmar |
2019-10-22 | 13:00 - 15:30 | D4110 | Society and Legislation | The Labour Market + Legislation | Sigfrids Ingmar |
2019-10-30 | 13:00 - 15:30 | D4107-08 | Society and Legislation | Public Finances, Gender Equality | Sigfrids Ingmar |
2019-11-19 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D4107-08 | Society and Legislation | Exam | Sigfrids Ingmar |
2019-12-04 | 13:00 - 16:00 | A311 | Society and Legislation | Re-exam 1 | Sigfrids Ingmar |