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Local Government AdministrationLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SOV10SS02

Credits

5 op

Objective

The goal of this course is that students:
-are familiar with the tasks, organization and functional principles of the local government administration.
-are familiar with local government democracy, the citizens' possibilities to exert an influence and electoral systems.
-are familiar with local government economy and legislation.

Content

- the foundations of the municipal administration
- the municipal administration's tasks, structure and functional principles, the most important characteristics of the relationship between the municipality and the state
- how the municipality works politically and economically, as well as the SOTE reform
- disability management
- management of early childhood education
- elderly care management

Qualifications

No previous knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
• The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

• The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject

Materials

Material assigned by the teacher