To understand the trends, similarities and diversity of European social policy and health systems
Learning outcomes
To understand the trends, similarities and diversity of European social policy and health systems
Contents
Basic concepts in analyzing national social policy and health systems and trends in the development of European social and health systems.
Further information on prerequisites and recommendations
Students have to register for the course on the internet at http://www.uta.fi/nettiopsu/. Deadline for the registration is two weeks before the course starts.
Teaching methods
Seminars, essays based on the seminars and literature
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Seminars, essays based on the seminars and literature
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
Exam is graded on a scale of 1-5 or failed.
Recommended year of study
Spring 2012
Study materials
Freeman R, The politics of health in Europe. Manchester University Press 2000
Kautto M. et al., Nordic welfare states in European context. Routledge 2001. Also as electronic publication.