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Sociology of Work: The Future of Work (SOCI30015)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject will undertake a critical analysis of the changing structure and behaviour of work and occupations in modern society. It will engage with the theoretical debates and empirical research that focus on the organizational development and work and occupations in society more generally. The class will focus on how work and occupations are structured, evolve over time and replicate and reinforce existing inequalities. The course will provide a range of sociological perspectives on the subject. In addition, guest lectures by industry experts are arranged so that students get acquainted with recent developments, practical issues and challenges in work settings as a consequence of the changing nature of work. Students will be asked to draw upon theory and contemplate potential intervention strategies to mitigate some of these current problems. These strategies will be presented to the industry experts.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Evaluate sociological debates about the changing nature of work and skills.
- Develop a comprehensive and well-founded knowledge with regard to the sociology of work, occupational polarization, and the changing nature of work and skills in historical, cultural and institutional context.
- Understand the relationships between the changing nature of work and group and individual level inequalities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of selected substantive topics such as patterns of career trajectories, paid and unpaid work in families and households, and other issues in contemporary labour markets.
Generic skills
- Oral communication; written communication;
- Collaborative learning; problem solving; team work;
- Statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice;
- Interpretation and analysis; critical thinking;
Last updated: 19 September 2024