YKPS3103 Care Policy: Ageing, Disability and the State (5 op)
Opinnon taso:
Syventävät opinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Yhteiskuntatieteiden ja filosofian laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Kuvaus
The course will cover research on long-term care policy (including institutional and home care), formal and informal care work and comparative research of national social care systems. On the other hand, the course will get acquianted with the perspectives of critical disability studies that challenge care research and instead promote concepts like independent living and personal assistance.
Osaamistavoitteet
Through this course a student gains an understanding of the main structures and challenges of public policy that aims to find solutions to needs of social care, which are growing in every country as a result of population ageing. In particular, this course functions as a resource of knowledge for preparing a master thesis on a theme that is linked to care, ageing or disability.
Lisätietoja
The course is based on active participation and group work and thus requires attendance.
Oppimateriaalit
Literature will be distributed during the course (consisting primarily of journal articles that are available eletronically).
Suoritustavat
Tapa 1
Kuvaus:
The course will include lectures, with each session focused on group discussions. Active participation is essential, as it forms the core of the course. Before each session, 1-2 scientific articles and links to relevant online resources will be provided via Moodle to serve as the basis for discussion. These materials must be read in advance. Occasionally, links to videos may also be posted on Moodle for the same purpose.
Arviointiperusteet:
Active participation and completing and passing learning assignments.
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Osallistuminen opetukseen (5 op)
Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti