The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2018-08-01 to 2018-10-21)
  • 2 (2018-10-22 to 2018-12-31)

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 - 32 hours
  • Individual studies - 100 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 132 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 132 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
  • Gray Pamela

Examiner

Sigfrids Ingmar

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Group size

No limit (50 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Reexaminations

  • 2019-01-25
  • 2019-03-01

Course enrolment period

2018-08-13 to 2018-09-09

Assessment methods

  • 2017-12-12 - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2018-10-16 13:00 - 15:30 B518 Society and Legislation Introduction. What do we know about Finland? Sigfrids Ingmar
2018-10-23 13:00 - 15:30 D4107-08 Society and Legislation Democracy Sigfrids Ingmar
2018-10-31 13:00 - 15:30 D4110 Society and Legislation The Parliament, the Government and the President Sigfrids Ingmar
2018-11-06 13:00 - 15:30 B320 Society and Legislation Social Welfare and the SOTE-reform Sigfrids Ingmar
2018-11-13 12:45 - 14:30 D173 Society and Legislation Health care act Ekman Petra
2018-11-15 13:00 - 15:30 B320 Society and Legislation The Municipalities Sigfrids Ingmar
2018-11-20 10:30 - 13:00 B320 Society and Legislation The Labour Market Sigfrids Ingmar
2018-11-28 13:00 - 15:30 D4109 Society and Legislation Equality and Gender Equality Sigfrids Ingmar
2018-12-04 10:15 - 11:45 B518 Society and Legislation Public Finances Sigfrids Ingmar
2018-12-05 11:30 - 14:30 D4106 Society and Legislation Exam Sigfrids Ingmar

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