Study Guide

Objective

The goal of this course is that the students:
-are familiar with basic sociological concepts, theories, directions and trends.
-are able to identify the basic features and changes in Finnish society from a perspective of Social Science.
-are familiar with, and can use, basic sociological research methods.
-have an understanding for factors that influence the social behaviour of the individual and the group.

Content

Everyday Sociology
Social roles
Socialization
Stratification
Poverty
Social exclusion
Life course
Close relations
Illness and health
Gender, gender and gender equality
Ethnicity, religion and culture

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