Basics of Welfare Society (5cr)

Objective

Student - is familiar with the main theories and research on welfare - understands how national and global social structures, politics and economics impact the well-being of individuals and communities - is familiar with the different ways of organising and producing welfare services - is familiar with the structures and processes that support sustainable development.

Content

- Welfare theories and research - Development of the Finnish welfare society - International welfare models - Multi-provider model of wellbeing - Welfare society’s interdependencies with national and global demography, economy, politics and employment - Sustainable development

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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