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Social Problems

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: SSA0401
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: S-SA 2006V
Level: Bachelor of Social Services
Year of Study: 2 (2008)
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Koivisto, Raimo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Year 2008

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
6S-SA-2A2008-08-25 – 2008-11-30Riku NiemistöFinnish2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31
7S-SA-2B2008-08-25 – 2008-11-30Riku NiemistöFinnish2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31

Learning Outcomes

The student knows the factors in communities and societies that affect the everyday life. The student can explain causes for the occuring social problems and knows how to prevent them. The student can identify situations where individuals and families are at risk to face social problems.

Contents

The risk situations, social problems, social networks.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

-Saari, Juho. (toim.) 2005. Köyhyyspolitiikka - johdatus sosiaalipolitiikan ytimeen. Sosiaali- ja terveysturvan keskusliitto ry.
-Payne, M. 2005. Modern social work theory. 3. ed. London. Macmillan. (myös 2. ed. 1997 käy)
-Raunio, Kyösti. 2000. Sosiaalityö murroksessa. Gaudeamus. Tampere.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, group work, study visit, individual studies.

Assessment Methods

Participating in group work, lectures and study visit. Assessment or examination. Numeric evaluation.


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