15SM006 - Sociology of Professions

Course specification
Course title		Sociology of Professions
Acronym		15SM006
Study programme		Sociology
Module
Type of study		second degree master academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)		prof. dr Marica Šljukić
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)		prof. dr Marica Šljukić
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
ESPB		5.0	Status
Condition		-	Oblik uslovljenosti
The goal		The aim of the course is to give knowledge on the consequences of division of social labor on development of professions, and the influence of professions as social groups on functioning and development of modern societies.
The outcome		The students understand the role of professions (including profession sociology) and its possibilities in social activities.
Contents
Contents of lectures		Special features of Sociology of Professions; notions and characteristics of professions in social structure; determinants of professions; organization of professions; processes of professionalization and functioning of professions; social power and power of professions; professions in organization; language and image of professions; professional marketing; professional careers; professionalization, globalization and brain drain; professionalization of work; de-professionalization.
Contents of exercises		Interpretation of sociological explanation of the influence of professions to stratification and presentation of key findings of sociological research on professions in organizations.
Literature
Sociology of Professions The Art of Work Sociology of Work
Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
Lectures	Exercises	OTC	Study and Research	Other classes
2	2
Methods of teaching		Lectures, discussions, presentations, consultations.
Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
Pre obligations		Points	Final exam	Points
Activites during lectures		10	Test paper
Practical lessons			Oral examination	70
Projects
Colloquia
Seminars		20

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