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)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
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
    1. Sociology of Professions
    2. The Art of Work
    3. 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
    Vrh strane