The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)
  • 2 (2019-10-28 to 2019-12-31)

Level/category

General studies

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

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
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
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

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