The course is included in these curricula and study modules

  • Midwife 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies
  • Health care 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies
  • Nurse - pediatric nursing 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies
  • Nurse - medical surgical nursing 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies
  • Nurse - perioperative care 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies
  • Nurse - psychiatric nursing 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

1 cr

Learning outcomes

The student aquires knowledge of the central principles of social policy and different methods used to achieve goals. The student analyses factors that might influence well- being.

Course contents

The aim, goals, methods and ways of organising social policy.The social security system in Finland. Social services and social benefits.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Wellbeing in the society

Recommended or required reading

Anttonen,A.& Sipilä, J. Suomalaista sosiaalipolitiikkaa.Tampere: Vastapaino, 2000.
Karisto,A., Takala, P., Haapola,I. Finland i förvandling. Levnardstandardens, livsföringens och socialpolitikens utveckling i Finland.Helsingfors:WSOY,1998.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 0 hours
  • Individual studies - 0 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 0 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 0 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and presentations
  • Reports and productions

Examiner

Silin Carolina

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Assessment methods

  • 2006-02-16 - Demonstrations and presentations
  • 2006-02-16 - Reports and productions

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