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SOC 866 – Sociology of Work and Employment
2014 – S2 Evening
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Norbert Ebert
Lecturer
Julian Wood
W6A 836
Evelyn Honeywill
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MPASR or PGDipPASR or PGCertPASR
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The importance of work and employment for individuals as well as societies suggests that we live in work societies. Work is a basic social experience and a key sociological category. Policies around work and employment affect us in ways that we are not always aware of and can improve or hinder our well-being. This unit invites you to explore the relevance of work for individuals as well as societies. It studies the trends and processes at the workplace and contemplates the future role of work. The unit develops a map of how work fits into the structures of broader societies by making sense of your own work experiences, facts about work and contemporary policies.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- 1. Identify the characteristics of contemporary work societies and the prevalence of work and employment for individual, organisation and social wellbeing.
- 2. Recognise the risk and opportunities originating in the organisation , structures and processes characterising work societies.
- 3. Integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments to understand the link between economic and social roles of work and employment for individuals and societies.
- 4. Students will lean how to think sociologically.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Participation | 20% | ongoing |
| Annotated bibliography | 40% | TBA |
| Review Essay | 40% | TBA |
Participation
Due: ongoing
Weighting: 20%
Students are expected to attend classes every week, prepare for classes by doing the reading(s) and participate in class discussion on an ongoing basis.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Identify the characteristics of contemporary work societies and the prevalence of work and employment for individual, organisation and social wellbeing.
- 3. Integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments to understand the link between economic and social roles of work and employment for individuals and societies.
- 4. Students will lean how to think sociologically.
Annotated bibliography
Due: TBA
Weighting: 40%
This assignment is about engaging in depth with a few readings of the course. The readings will be announced in class.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Identify the characteristics of contemporary work societies and the prevalence of work and employment for individual, organisation and social wellbeing.
- 2. Recognise the risk and opportunities originating in the organisation , structures and processes characterising work societies.
- 3. Integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments to understand the link between economic and social roles of work and employment for individuals and societies.
- 4. Students will lean how to think sociologically.
Review Essay
Due: TBA
Weighting: 40%
You are required to write a review of either a book (e.g. Ehrenreich B. Nickel and Dimed) or an article (e.g. Calhoun C. The Infrastructure of Modernity).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Identify the characteristics of contemporary work societies and the prevalence of work and employment for individual, organisation and social wellbeing.
- 2. Recognise the risk and opportunities originating in the organisation , structures and processes characterising work societies.
- 3. Integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments to understand the link between economic and social roles of work and employment for individuals and societies.
- 4. Students will lean how to think sociologically.
Delivery and Resources
This is an on campus course and the main mode of teaching are lectures plus calls participation. In addition some material will be available to support the lectures on iLearn.
Unit Schedule
Please refer to iLearn for a more detailed list of the weekly topics.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- 1. Identify the characteristics of contemporary work societies and the prevalence of work and employment for individual, organisation and social wellbeing.
Assessment tasks
- Participation
- Annotated bibliography
- Review Essay
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- 1. Identify the characteristics of contemporary work societies and the prevalence of work and employment for individual, organisation and social wellbeing.
Assessment tasks
- Participation
- Annotated bibliography
- Review Essay
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Assessment tasks
- Annotated bibliography
- Review Essay
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- 1. Identify the characteristics of contemporary work societies and the prevalence of work and employment for individual, organisation and social wellbeing.
Assessment tasks
- Participation
- Annotated bibliography
- Review Essay
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- 1. Identify the characteristics of contemporary work societies and the prevalence of work and employment for individual, organisation and social wellbeing.
Assessment task
- Participation
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- 1. Identify the characteristics of contemporary work societies and the prevalence of work and employment for individual, organisation and social wellbeing.
Assessment task
- Participation