The Basics of Social Sciences
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSA0101 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2008 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Kaminen, Merja |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | S-SA-1A | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02 | Merja Kaminen | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
| 8 | S-SA-1B | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02 | Merja Kaminen | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
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.