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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
YKTA03K

Power, Structures and Inequality, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)
Course code
YKTA03K
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic year
2020–2021
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Semi Purhonen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %

The module discusses the formation mechanisms, impacts and interrelationships of power, social structures and inequality. Power, structures and inequality are examined through various perspectives and research approaches.

Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

19.10.2020 04.12.2020
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
09.03.2021 30.06.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)
Completion option 2

Exam

01.09.2020 31.07.2021
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)
01.09.2019 31.08.2020
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)