Sociology of Work: The Future of Work? (SOCI30015)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
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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: 21 January 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Sociology at Level 1 & 2
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assessment 1: Written Assignment
| Week 5 | 30% |
Assessment 2: In class assessment
| Week 8 | 20% |
Assessment 3: Final essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials is required. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Lyn Craig Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 30 contact hours: 1 X 1.5hr lecture and 1 X 1 hour tutorial per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Sociology Minor Sociology minor Specialisation (formal) Sociology Specialisation (formal) Sociology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 21 January 2025