Well-being in a Changing SocietyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: TH00CA37
Credits
5 op
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 16.01.2025
Timing
16.01.2025 - 31.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
36 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Heidi Ristseppä
- Kaija Penttala
Groups
-
AVOSOSERK25V
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 17.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
66 - 75
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Heidi Ristseppä
- Kaija Penttala
- Noora Ahvenjärvi
Groups
-
PSOSTK25
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2024 - 17.09.2024
Timing
10.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
36 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Heidi Ristseppä
- Kaija Penttala
Groups
-
PSOSS24ENDegree Programme in Social Services, Early Childhood Education, S24
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Materials
Course materials:
Pesonen, P. and Riihinen, O., 2002. Dynamic Finland: The Political System and the Welfare State. Helsinki: Finnish Literature Society.
Chapters:
2 Pathways to Modern Finland pages 20-54
3 Finnish Nationalism pages 55-65
5 Civil Society pages 86-111
13 Law and Order and Public Control pages 201- 210
14 Materialization of Values and Goals pages 211-245
The teaching material given by the teachers.
Exam schedules
The course exam 22.10.2024 09:00 - 10:30
The course re-take exam Tue 29.10.2024 15:00 - 16:30
The second course re-take exam 18.12.2024 11.30 -12.45.
Student workload
Lectures 1 op
Group work 2 op
Exam 2 op
Pesonen, P. and Riihinen, O., 2002. Dynamic Finland: The Political System and the Welfare State. Helsinki: Finnish Literature Society.
Chapters:
2 Pathways to Modern Finland pages 20-54
3 Finnish Nationalism pages 55-65
5 Civil Society pages 86-111
13 Law and Order and Public Control pages 201- 210
14 Materialization of Values and Goals pages 211-245
The teaching material given by the teachers.
Content scheduling
On Tuesdays, Weeks 37-43
Kaija Penttala (responsible teacher)
Heidi Ristseppä
Week 37
Tue 10.9.2024
9:15 - 10:00 Introduction to the course and the group assignment instructions (KP)
10:00 - 14.30 Theories of the welfare state. Well-being theories. (KP)
Week 38
Tue 17.9.2024
8.15-10.30 Group work (Heidi´s group on zoom: 8.15-10.30 group 1: 8.15-9.15, group 2: 9.30-10.30)
10.30 - 14:00 Measuring well-being, well-being research (KP)
14-15.30 Group work, teachers involved Kaija´s groups on campus
Week 39
Tue 24.9.2024
9.00-11.30 Sustainability, daily life and well-being (HR)
12:30 - 14:00 Marginalization and inequality (HR)
14:00-16.00 Group work, teachers involved, Heidi´s groups on campus, Kaija´s groups on zoom
Week 40
Tue 1.10.2024
12:00 - 13:30 Independent group work
Week 41
Tue 8.10.2024 Independent studying
Week 42
Tue 15.10.2024
12-13.30 Independent group work
Week 43
Tue 22.10.2024
09:00 - 10:30 Course exam (HR)
12:00 - 15:00 Group presentations (HR & KP)
Week 44
Tue 29.10.2023
15:00 - 16:30 Course re-take exam (KP)
Changes are possible.
Please note: Participation in all group meetings is compulsory.
Course materials:
Pesonen, P. and Riihinen, O., 2002. Dynamic Finland: The Political System and the Welfare State. Helsinki: Finnish Literature Society.
Chapters:
2 Pathways to Modern Finland pages 20-54
3 Finnish Nationalism pages 55-65
5 Civil Society pages 86-111
13 Law and Order and Public Control pages 201- 210
14 Materialization of Values and Goals pages 211-245
The teaching material given by the teachers.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual exam, graded 1-5
Group task (pass/fail)
Group collaboration (pass/fail)"
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
The student's competence does not meet the assessment criteria.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
-You understand the dimensions of citizens' well-being and social issues.
-You are aware of societal and global challenges threatening well-being.
-You are capable of examining sustainable development from various perspectives (ecological, economic, social, and cultural).
-You are familiar with the history, functioning, and tasks of the welfare society and welfare state.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
-You comprehend the dimensions of citizens' well-being and social issues comprehensively.
-You are familiar with societal and global challenges threatening well-being and can describe and explain their manifestations.
-You are adept at examining sustainable development from various comprehensive perspectives (ecological, economic, social, and cultural).
-You are acquainted with the history, operations, and tasks of the welfare society and welfare state, as well as their practical manifestations.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
-You understand the dimensions of citizens' well-being and social problems, and you can apply and explain them in practice.
-You are aware of societal and global challenges threatening well-being, and you can comprehensively describe and apply their significance in practical contexts.
-You have a broad understanding of sustainable development from various perspectives (ecological, economic, social, and cultural).
-You have a broad understanding of the history, operations, and tasks of the welfare society and welfare state both theoretically and practically, and you can apply this knowledge.
Enrollment
02.06.2024 - 29.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 26.09.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
46 - 55
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Heidi Ristseppä
- Marika Kouki
- Kaija Penttala
- Noora Ahvenjärvi
Groups
-
PSOSTS24
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2024 - 27.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
46 - 55
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Heidi Ristseppä
- Kaija Penttala
Groups
-
PSOSS24V
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.10.2023 - 18.01.2024
Timing
18.01.2024 - 29.02.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
46 - 55
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Heidi Ristseppä
- Marika Kouki
- Kaija Penttala
Groups
-
PSOSTK24
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 16.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 13.06.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
26 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Heidi Ristseppä
- Kaija Penttala
Groups
-
AVOSOSERK24V
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2023 - 05.09.2023
Timing
05.09.2023 - 24.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Kaija Penttala
Groups
-
PSOSS23EN
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Materials
Course materials:
Pesonen, P. and Riihinen, O., 2002. Dynamic Finland: The Political System and the Welfare State. Helsinki: Finnish Literature Society.
Chapters:
2 Pathways to Modern Finland pages 20-54
3 Finnish Nationalism pages 55-65
5 Civil Society pages 86-111
13 Law and Order and Public Control pages 201- 210
14 Materialization of Values and Goals pages 211-245
The teaching material given by the teachers.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Co-operative learning
Group exam
International connections
Lectures
Co-operative learning
Completion alternatives
Exam F-5
Student workload
Lectures 1 op
Group work 2 op
Exam 2 op
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 01.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
40 - 65
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Kaija Penttala
- Laura Närvi
- Outi Linnossuo
Groups
-
PSOSTS23
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2023 - 20.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 39
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Heidi Ristseppä
- Kaija Penttala
Groups
-
PSOSS23V
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 26.01.2023
Timing
19.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
40 - 65
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Heidi Ristseppä
- Marika Kouki
- Kaija Penttala
Groups
-
PSOSTK23
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 08.02.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 39
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Heidi Ristseppä
- Laura Närvi
Groups
-
AVOSOSERK23V
Objective
• you understand aspects of citizens’ well-being and social problems
• you are familiar with societal and global challenges to well-being
• you are able to examine sustainability from different perspectives (ecological, economic, social and cultural)
• you are familiar with the history, functioning and tasks of welfare society and the welfare state
Content
• changes in welfare society and the welfare state
• welfare theories, measuring well-being, perceived well-being, quality of life
• social problems, social deprivation and marginalisation
Evaluation scale
H-5