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Knowledge Base in Social Sciences (4cr)

Course unit code: SS10085

General information


Credits
4 cr
Teaching language
Finnish
Responsible person
Kirsi Lindlöf, Vastuuopettaja

Objective

You will understand philosophical and social science arguments.

-You are able to apply knowledge in the social and educational field.

-You are able to define the social significance of work in the social and educational field.

-You will become familiar with the field of social work from a social point of view.

-You are able to examine the structures, processes and phenomena of society at the level of the individual, communities and society.

Content

In the field of Social Services, the social science perspective provides the basis for the work of a social services professional.
-Fundamentals of Social Philosophy (freedom, responsibility, and power).
-Fundamentals of Sociology (membership of society and the importance of inclusion in society).
- Basics of Social Policy (welfare policy and welfare and civil society)
-Economic, political, social and cultural significance.
-Sustainable development, a local and global perspective.
- Basics of Early Childhood Education.

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