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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
SPOS04
Work, Family and Care, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
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
SPOS04Language of instruction
FinnishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Liina SointuResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 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
Compulsory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
23.10.2020 – 03.12.2020
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
08.02.2021 – 30.04.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
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)
Completion option 3
Independent study
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)