Basics of Welfare Society (5cr)
Code: C-10065-SX00GE10-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.12.2025 - 14.12.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 12.03.2026 - 17.04.2026
- Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Myllypurontie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 2
- Course
- C-10065-SX00GE10
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Basics of Welfare Society C-10065-SX00GE10-3002. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation methods and criteria
The course unit is assessed on a scale of fail to 5. The final course grade is based on the evaluation of exam, in which competence in accordance with the learning outcomes of the course unit is demonstrated. In addition, successful completion of the course requires participation in teaching and participation in staged group work, which must be documented in writing in Moodle. The group work is assessed on a pass-fail basis.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
Student - is familiar with the main theories and research on welfare - understands how national and global social structures, politics and economics impact the well-being of individuals and communities - is familiar with the different ways of organising and producing welfare services - is familiar with the structures and processes that support sustainable development.
Content
- Welfare theories and research - Development of the Finnish welfare society - International welfare models - Multi-provider model of wellbeing - Welfare society’s interdependencies with national and global demography, economy, politics and employment - Sustainable development
Location and time
12 March, 09:00–12:00 Orientation / Teija Kynkäänniemi
18 March, 13:00–16:00 Group work / Teija Kynkäänniemi
20 March, 09:00–16:00 Teaching and group work / Teija Kynkäänniemi
25 March, 11:30–14:30 Teaching / Katriina Rantala-Nenonen
1 April, 13:00–16:00 Teaching / Katriina Rantala-Nenonen
10 April, 09:00–16:00 Group work and presentations / Teija Kynkäänniemi and Katriina Rantala-Nenonen
17 April, 09:00–14:00 Oral examination / Teija Kynkäänniemi and Katriina Rantala-Nenonen
Materials
The set text for this spring’s study unit is: Saari, Juho (ed.) 2025. *Good News from Finland: A Snapshot of a Successful Society*. Vastapaino, 2025. The book will be used as study material throughout the study unit, and we will engage with it together, including through small-group discussions.
The compulsory chapters for all students are: 1–5, 11, 13–15, 17, and 19–21.
In addition, students will choose one optional chapter from chapters 6–10, 12, 16, and 18 to study in depth; this chapter will also be included in the examination.
Teaching methods
The implementation is primarily intended for the SXH25S2VE group.
Completion of the course unit consists of:
- Participation in online learning
- Participation in phased group work
- Independent study and reading learning materials in preparation for the examination
- Successful completion of the examination (assessment: fail–5)
Exam schedules
A retake examination opportunity is available in Exam. The retake examination must be completed by 24 May 2026.
Completion alternatives
No alternative mode of completion. Teachers will provide instructions on possible compensatory assignments separately at the start of the course for the purpose of compensating for absences due to compelling reasons.
Student workload
5 credits, which means 135 hours of student work input.