Policies of Wellbeing, Essay

Students are able to describe socio-political systems and political paradigms of well-being, and to evaluate them within a broader socio-political context. They are able to examine and envision the ability of socio-political systems to create well-being. They are able to evaluate and identify the ethical concerns related to socio-political systems. They are also able to provide arguments that are based on scientific knowledge.

The module includes both lectures and reading
groups and seminars.

Recommended Prerequisites

• Basic Studies in Social Sciences, YKT-P01, 25 cr
• Free Choice Studies in Social Sciences, Basic Studies, YKT-P02, 25 cr

Compulsory:

Sinclair, Stephen (2016) Introduction to Social Policy Analysis: Illuminating Welfare. Bristol: Policy Press.

In addition, two of the following books:

1.       Havakka, Pauliina & Niemelä, Mikko & Uusitalo, Hannu (eds.) (2017) Sosiaalivakuutus.
2^nd Revised edition.  Helsinki: FinVa.

2.       Kvist, Jon & Fritzell, Johan & Hvinden, Bjorn & Olli Kangas (eds.) (2012) Changing Social Equality. The Nordic Welfare Model in the 21st Century. Bristol University Press.

3.       Sointu, Liina (2016) Hoiva suhteena. Tutkimus puolisoaan hoivaavien arjesta. Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 2195. Tampere University Press OR Anttonen, Anneli et al. (eds.) (2012) Yksityisen ja julkisen rajalla: julkisen palvelun muutos. Tampere University Press.

4.       Taimio, Heikki (ed.) (2015) Hyvinvointivaltio 2010-luvulla. Mitä kello on lyönyt? Palkansaajien tutkimuslaitos, Raportteja 30 OR Niemelä, Mikko & Saari, Juho (eds.) (2011) Politiikan polut ja hyvinvointivaltion muutos. Helsinki: Kela.

General scale, 0-5

• YHTOPPIOAY Social Studies for Subject Teachers, Open University Studies
• YKT-A03 Intermediate Studies in Social Sciences