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The Basics of Social Sciences

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: SSA0101
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: S-SA 2006
Level: Bachelor of Social Services
Year of Study: 1 (2006-2007)
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Kaminen, Merja
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2006-2007

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3S-SA-1A2006-08-28 – 2007-03-09Riku NiemistöFinnish2006-08-18 – 2006-09-10
4S-SA-1B2006-08-28 – 2007-03-09Riku NiemistöFinnish2006-08-18 – 2006-09-10

Learning Outcomes

The studen will familiarize him/herself with sociological basic concepts and will understand economical, political and cultural structures and processes of society. The student will familiarize him/herself with the basic concepts of social policy and will understand factors which contribute to the fundaments and current course of Finnish social policy and also to the way of living and everyday of different client groups.

Contents

Sociological thinking, explaining and interpretation. The structures and processes of society. Way of living, welfare, the basics of social policy and the implementation.Welfare state.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Helne, Tuula ym. Sosiaalinen politiikka. WSOY. 2003.

Karisto, Takala, Haapola: Matkalla nykyaikaan. Elintason, elämäntavan ja sosiaalipolitiikan muutos Suomessa. WSOY 2003, 3. tai uudempi painos.

Sulkunen: Johdatus sosiologiaan, Käsitteitä ja näkökulmia, WSOY 1998.

Assessment Methods

Assignmet or examination. Numeric assessment.


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