A basic studies course compulsory for major students.
Learning outcomes
Students become familiar with the activity environment of social work and its development in a welfare state, consisting of different actors and family in the citizens' society.
Contents
Literature which will help students become acquainted with the activity environment of social work.
Teaching language
Finnish
Modes of study
Literature examination on a general examination day of the faculty of Social Sciences (Social Work).
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Recommended year of study
1. year spring
It is recommended that students complete this course during their first year of studies.
Study materials
Anttonen & Sipilä, Suomalaista sosiaalipolitiikkaa. Vastapaino;
Mutka, Sosiaalityön neljäs käänne. Sophi;
Niemelä & Dufva (toim.), Hyvinvoinnin arjen asiantuntijat. Sosiaali- ja terveysjärjestöt uudella vuosituhannella. PS-kustannus;
Forsberg & Nätkin (toim.), Perhe murroksessa - kriittisen perhetutkimuksen jäljillä. Gaudeamus.