Sociology of Work (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- specify different sociological debates about work
- explore sociologically how differences such as gender, ethnicity, competence and class are structured in and by work
- use theoretical approaches in analyzing societal meanings of work.

Execution methods

Teaching profile: ONLINE 2.

Accomplishment methods

The course is completed by reading the literature and making an essay.

Content

This course focuses on societal functions, relations and structures from the perspective of work-studies. Work itself is a societal order which includes and also shapes the possibilities of participation. During the course the student will get acquainted with different sociological debates about work, working life and changes in work.

Materials

Choose two of the following books:

Vallas, S. P. (2017). Emerging conceptions of work, management and the labor market. Emerald Publishing.

Parviainen, Jaana, et al. Ruumiillisuus Ja Työelämä: Työruumis Jälkiteollisessa Taloudessa. Tampere: Vastapaino, 2016.

Linda WcDowell (2009) Working Bodies: Interactive Service Employment and Workplace Identities.

Teaching methods

The course is completed by reading the literature and taking a book exam (on EXAM) or making an essay. For instructions contact the teacher.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0): Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient (1): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context.

Satisfactory (2): The performance mainly repeats the content of the course or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting skills to analyse and justify the content of the course. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Very good (4): The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. Performance manifest comprehension and skills to critically analyse and argue the content of the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.