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SOS6.1 Nordic Welfare Societies in Transition 5 ECTS
Periods
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
Language of instruction
English
Type or level of studies
Intermediate studies
Course unit descriptions in the curriculum
Degree Programme in Social Sciences
Social Policy
School of Social Sciences and Humanities

Learning outcomes

The module describes the main features attached to Nordic welfare societies with emphasis on the Finnish experiences and developments. The module helps students to make a distinction between different type of welfare regimes, to better understand the distinctiveness of the Nordic welfare model and differences between Nordic countries.

General description

18.9. practicalities & introduction to the course / Aart-Jan Riekhoff
25.9. Nordic welfare model and unversalism / Anneli Anttonen
2.10. The Nordic healthcare system from a comparative perspective / Katri Sieberg
9.10. Nordic child care policies / Katja Repo
16.10. Period break, no lecture
23.10. Labour markets and employment in the Nordic countries / Jouko Nätti
30.10. Care of older people / Lina Van Aerschot
6.11. Income inequality in Nordic countries / Elina Tuominen
13.11. Labour market institutions / Aart-Jan Riekhoff
20.11. Wrap up, instructions for essays / Aart-Jan Riekhoff

Enrolment for University Studies

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Teachers

Aart-Jan Riekhoff, Teacher responsible
arie.riekhoff[ät]uta.fi

Teaching

18-Sep-2013 – 20-Nov-2013
Lectures
Wed 18-Sep-2013 - 20-Nov-2013 weekly at 14-16, ATALPA ls 140

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
The Course is part of the following teaching schedules
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Bachelor's programme in Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Studies on Society, Culture and History