Sociology BA (A), Work, Organization and Society, 7,5 credits
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Syllabus:
Sociologi GR (A), Arbete, organisation och samhälle, 7,5 hp
Sociology BA (A), Work, Organization and Society, 7,5 credits
General data
- Code: SO112G
- Subject/Main field: Sociology
- Cycle: First cycle
- Progression: (A)
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- Education area: Samhällsvetenskap 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Human Sciences
- Answerable department: Humanities and Social Sciences
- Approved: 2020-02-24
- Version valid from: 2021-01-10
Aim
The aim of the course is to introduce sociological concepts relevant for organizational and work life studies and give the student analytical tools for problematizing social phenomena and situations. The course also provides knowledge on the ways sociology could be utilized in studies of work and organizations.
Course objectives
After the course, the student should show ability to:
- describe concepts and perspectives regarding theories about work, organization and society.
- discuss on a general level the role of work and organizations in society.
- problematize the role of organizations in processes of societal changes.
Content
The course aims in an understanding of the role of work and organizations in society, with a theoretical base of modern sociology. The role of organizations in broad societal change will be in focus.
Entry requirements
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
Instruction is in the form of lectures, seminars, and project work.
Examination form
1000: Examination, 7.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Students are assessed via written assignments and seminars.
Grading system
Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Watson, Tony
- Title: Sociology, Work and Organizations
- Edition: Latest edition
- Publisher: Routledge
- Comment: selected parts (according to instructions)
- Author: Vallas, Steven & Prener, Christoffer
- Article title: Dualism, work polarization and the social construction of precarious work
- Journal: Work and Occupations
- Year/Volume/nr/pages: 2012/39/4/331-353
- Author: Sennet, Richard
- Title: The Culture of the New capitalism
- Edition: Latest edition
- Publisher: Yale University Press
- Author: Ritzer, George & Stepnisky, Jeff.
- Title: Sociological Theory
- Edition: Latest edition
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
- Comment: selected parts (according to instructions)
- Author: Ahrne, Göran
- Title: Social organizations. Interaction inside, outside and between organizations
- Edition: Latest edition
- Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd