Study Guide

Objective

The students will be able to:
• understand the structure and administration of the Finnish social security system
• understand the roles of public, private and third sectors in providing and delivering social services and benefits
• understand the relevant legislation on social security

Content

Contents:
• Finnish social security system: services, benefi ts and insurances
• Provision and delivery of social services and benefi ts
• Legislation regarding the Finnish social security system

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work and individual exam. Compulsory attendance on orientation and seminar.

Location and time

First period of Autumn semester.

Materials

Heikki Hiilamo (2022): A Truly Missed Opportunity - The Political Context and Impact of the Basic Income Experiment in Finland (European Journal of Social Security)
Merita Mesiäislehto, Pasi Moisio and Ilari Ilmakunnas (2022) Do Red-Flagged Clients Exit Social Assistance Earlier than Others? The Case of the Finnish Social Assistance System (Social Policy and Society)
Juho Saari (2023): Welfare state in a Fair Society? Post-Industrial Finland as a Case Study (Experiencing Society and the Lived Welfare State)
Pelastakaa Lapset ry, Save the Children Finland (2022) Children's Voice 2022. Experiences of children and young people of life in low-income families: welfare gaps and challenges.

Completion alternatives

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Employer connections

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Exam schedules

Exam 19.9.2023. Retakes possible on general exam days.

International connections

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Student workload

135 hours.

Assessment methods and criteria

GROUP WORK PRESENTATION ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (grading 1-5/failed):
Focus and clarity of the presentation
Clarity and coherence of the content
Thoroughness of the ideas presented and the analysis
Completion of the presentation within the allotted time frame

EXAM ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Grade 4-5

The question was answered with appropriate depth and focus. Required reading materials are used to justify main points.

Grade 3-4

The question was answered with appropriate focus, althoug answer could be more explained in-depth. Some main points were justified by referring to some required reading materials.

Grade 1-2

Some attempt to focus and answer the question. Required reading materials are cited, but not explained.

Failed

Not at all focused and/or answers are very superficial. No reference given to the required reading materials.

Evaluation scale

0-5