Study Guide

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

Location and time

See schedule

Materials

Finland Kommunförbund. 2009. ”Så fungerar kommunen” (eller tidigare upplaga).
As well as further advised by the examiner regarding the SOTE-reform and other literature according to instructions in class.

Teaching methods

General part (2 cr): Lectures
Focus on governance of early childhood education, older people's services and disability services (3 cr): Lectures, practical assignments and seminars

Exam schedules

General part (2 cr):
The first opportunity to take the examination is held during the last lecture scheduled in the course. No application is required for the first opportunity. Second and third opportunities are held during the two subsequent general dates for retaking examinations, unless otherwise agreed with the examiner.
Focus areas (3 cr): Assignments according to time table presented during course.

Completion alternatives

General part (2 cr): Written test
Focus areas (3 cr): Theoretical and practical assignments.

Student workload

5 cr: 27 h per credit: 135 h in total.

Further information

Compulsory attendance.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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

Assessment methods and criteria

General part (2 cr):
Through the written test, the student is expected to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of municipal administration and municipal tasks
Focus areas (3 cr)
To be presented during lectures

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

General part (2 cr):
The student lacks fundamental knowledge of municipal administration and municipal tasks

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

General part (2 cr):
The student has limited knowledge of municipal administration and municipal tasks

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

General part (2 cr):
The student demonstrates good knowledge of municipal administration and municipal tasks

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

General part (2 cr):
The student demonstrates exceptional knowledge of municipal administration and municipal tasks

Qualifications

No previous knowledge