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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
COSOPN1
Nordic Welfare Societies, 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)
Course code
COSOPN1Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Liisa HäikiöResponsible teacher:
Olli KarsioResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
The course offers an introduction to the main features of the Nordic welfare states and welfare model. Some of the following social policy themes will be covered: Nordic welfare model and universalism, labour markets and employment, work and equality, poverty and basic security, child care policies and citizenship.
Learning outcomes
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
31.08.2020 – 06.10.2020
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
21.09.2020 – 15.01.2021
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)