Sociology BA (A), Work, Organization and Society, 7,5 credits

Versions:
Go to the course

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
  • Date of change: 2022-11-18
  • Version valid from: 2023-01-10

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

General entry requirements
(Äldre gymnasiebetyg)

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

Select litterature list:

Required literature

  • Author: Watson, Tony
  • Title: Sociology, Work and Organizations
  • Edition: Latest edition
  • Publisher: Polity Press
  • Comment: selected parts (according to instructions)
  • Author: Vallas, Steven & Prener, Christoffer
  • Article title: Dualism, job polarization and the social construction of precarious work
  • Journal: Latest edition
  • Year/Volume/nr/pages: Polity Press
  • Author: Sennet, Richard
  • Title: The Culture of the New capitalism
  • Edition: Latest edition
  • Publisher: Polity Press
  • Author: Giddens, Anthony & Sutton, Philip W
  • Title: Sociology
  • Edition: Latest edition
  • Publisher: Polity Press
  • Comment: Selected parts (according to intstructions)
  • Author: Ahrne, Göran
  • Title: Social organizations. Interaction inside, outside and between organizations
  • Edition: Latest edition
  • Publisher: Polity Press

Check if the literature is available in the library

The page was updated 1/9/2024