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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
SPOS05
Contemporary Debates and Practices in Social Policy, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Course code
SPOS05Language of instruction
Finnish, EnglishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Liina SointuResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Students are introduced to contemporary debates in social policy through literature and through the analysis of current and ongoing socio-political debates. In the module, students explore a contemporary socio-political phenomenon and the expertise of social policy professionals.
Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
11.01.2021 – 28.02.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
13.01.2021 – 28.02.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
09.03.2021 – 13.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)