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Archived Curricula Guide 2010–2011
Curricula Guide is archieved. Please refer to current Curricula Guides
HAP310 Introduction to Governance System of Finland and European Union 9 ECTS
Organised by
Administrative Science
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
Department of Management Studies
Curricula 2008 – 2010

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to the questions of public administration in Finland and European Union. The course develops a fundamental understanding of public policy.

Contents

On completion of this course students should have a knowledge and understanding of: European Union, Finnish public administration, public policy, welfare state, governance.

Teaching methods

Teaching method Contact Online
Lectures 20 h 0 h

Lectures in English 12 hours.

Teaching language

Finnish, English

Modes of study

Lectures (12 h, 2 ECTS) including articles and other materials specified during the lectures. Can be completed by writing a learning diary based on lectures.

Books (7 ECTS) can be completed by taking an exam or by writing essays according to the guidelines of the instructor
(see http://www.uta.fi/laitokset/jola/opiskelu/studies.php).

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Recommended year of study

1. year autumn

Study materials

    1. Nugent, Neill: Government and Politics of the European Union. Palgrave Macmillan, 7th edition 2010.
    2. Castells, Manuel-Himanen, Pekka: Information Society and The Welfare State. The Finnish Model. Oxford University Press 2002.
    3. Kultalahti-Karppi-Kultalahti-Todisco (eds.): Globalisation: Challenges to Research and Governance. East-West Books 2009.

      Belongs to following study modules

      Department of Management Studies
      Basic Studies (Administrative Science)
      2010–2011
      Teaching
      Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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      Department of Management Studies