Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
- Explain the politics of welfare, welfare services and welfare provision of the Nordic Model of Welfare
- Analyze and evaluate the outcome of welfare policy in the Nordic welfare states, as well as in a comparative EU and a global setting
- Recognize and analyze the challenges of the Nordic welfare model today

Content

- Typologies of welfare state regimes
- Politics of welfare in the Nordic countries
- The context and target areas of welfare services in the Nordic model of welfare
- Comparative analysis of welfare and well-being
- Changes and challenges to the Nordic welfare model today

Location and time

31.8. 16.30-18.00 Introduction to the course, its literature and assignments. Introduction to essential concepts. Introduction to the Nordic welfare model and its present day challenges.
25.10. 15.00-17.00 Comparitative analysis of Nordic welfare states and the EU. Welfare indicators, measurements and outcome.
22.11. 15.00-18.00 Students' presentations and a concluding interdisciplinary approach.

Materials

To be introduced during the introductory lecture.

Teaching methods

Online lectures / literature (self studies) / assignments / seminars

Exam schedules

To be introduced during the introductory lecture.

Student workload

5 sp / ects equals a total of approximately 135 hours of work.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and his/hers knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for assignment. She/he have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam
The student can explain the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has mastered the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the possible seminar. The assignment and the possible role as an opponent show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the possible seminar

Qualifications

No prerequisites