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Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
YKT.SPO.304

Work, Family and Care, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)
Course code
YKT.SPO.304
Language of instruction
Finnish
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mia Tammelin
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 100 %

The module discusses concepts, theories and current issues in the areas of work, family and care policy, and makes international comparisons. The module also develops students’ scientific discussion skills.

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

Participation in teaching

05.10.2023 30.11.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
26.10.2023 20.12.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
01.01.2024 31.07.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)
04.03.2024 12.05.2024
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Completion option 2

Exam

01.08.2023 31.12.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
01.01.2024 31.07.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)
Completion option 3

Independent study

01.08.2023 31.12.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
01.01.2024 31.07.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)