Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
YKT.SPO.305
Contemporary Debates and Practices in Social Policy, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
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.305Language of instruction
FinnishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Antti WallinResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 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
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Sosiaalipolitiikan opintosuunnan valinneille suositellaan vahvasti Suoritustapaa 1 (osallistuminen opetukseen)
Participation in teaching
31.08.2023 – 17.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Completion option 2
Kirjallinen työ. Sovitaan vastuuopettajan kanssa.
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)
Completion option 3
Kirjallisuudesta sovitaan vastuuopettajan kanssa
Exam
No scheduled teaching