15SCSC028 - Sociology of Work

Course specification
Course title Sociology of Work
Acronym 15SCSC028
Study programme Sociology
Module
Type of study first degree undergraduate academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 6.0 Status
    Condition Basic knowledge from Introduction to Sociology and from Sociological Theories. Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal The aim of the course is to give to students the basic knowledge from the sociological discipline that deals with the sphere of work, which includes all important human, social, cultural and technical problems of humanity. This sociological discipline has got an aim to strengthen the knowledge and professional skill of future sociologists.
    The outcome The students are able to do research on various aspects of process of work, its organization, management and marketing.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Appearance, constitution and development of Sociology of Work; basic notions, theoretical-methodological orientations and approaches; work as skill; identity of work and its historical forms (work and time); features of work in cultural, scientific and educational context; changes of the context of contemporary work (from pre-industrial/peasant, industrial and services); property relations and technology; professionalization and feminisation of work; changes of organisation of work; entrepreneurship and human resources; globalization transition and main trends.
    Contents of exercises Preparation and presentation of certain theoretical problems and empirical findings about various aspects of work (the role of technology, organisational changes and actors of work at market and in society – especially Serbian); critique of main trends in globalization transition.
    Literature
    1. The Art of Work
    2. Sociology of Work
    3. The World of Work in Transformation
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    2 2
    Methods of teaching Interactive lectures, discussion, presentation of theoretical explanations and empirical findings, supervision of students’ seminar papers.
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 10 Test paper
    Practical lessons Oral examination 50
    Projects
    Colloquia 20
    Seminars 20
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