Learning outcomes
The student perceives social work as local and global activity. The student is aware of the cultural and societal background and approaches of social work and social issues in Nordic countries. The student can identify differences between social work environments and approaches.
Contents: Local and global diversity of social work, basic issues defining social work in Nordic countries.
The course belongs to the intermediate studies in social work as Free Choice Studies
Independent study by writing an essay or taking an examination on set of books (essay is preferred). For detailed information, please contact the teacher, suvi.holmberg(at)uta.fi, before or after the enrollment.
(Exam instruction will be updated in the near future)
Required reading:
1. Forsberg, Hannele & Kröger, Teppo (eds) 2010. Social Work and Child Welfare Politics. Through Nordic Lenses. Bristol: Policy Press 2010.
2. Hutchinson, Gunn Strand (ed.) 2009. Community work in the Nordic countries - New Trends. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget.
3. Andersen,Torben & Holmström, Bengt & Honkapohja, Seppo & Korkman, Sixten & Söderström, Hans & Vartiainen, Juhana 2007. The Nordic Model - Embracing globalization and sharing risks. Helsinki: The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy ETLA. Available in http://www.etla.fi/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/B232.pdf.
Enrolment for Studies
Enrollment ends on 31st March 2014
It is important, that you will take contact the teacher, suvi.holmberg(at)uta.fi before or after the enrollment. You will get from her detailed information concerning completion of course
When your enrolment is received by Open University, you will receive confirmation by letter. You will receive the right to study for six months.