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Identical coursesLabour Sociology (B-KUL-D0T14A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Dekocker Vickie (coordinator) | Dekocker Vickie | Pulignano Valeria Aims
The main objective of the course is to 1) provide the "up-to-date" ideas and research studies on the sociology of work in order to understand the direction and implications of trends in technological change, globalisation, labour markets, work organisation and labour relations; 2) understand the extent to which these trends are closely related to changing patterns of work organisation, work and employment in the industrial and post-industrial society; 3) reflect on the ways in which workers make their own contributions to the shaping of work and the shaping of work institutions.
Previous knowledge
No specific prior knowledge is required for this course unit.
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Language and Area Studies: Chinese Studies (Leuven) (Minor Economic Policy and Management) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Language and Area Studies: Japanese Studies (Leuven) (Minor Economic Policy and Management) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Economics (Leuven) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Economics (Kortrijk) (Option BA) 180 ects.
- Preparatory Programme: Master of Teaching in Economics (Leuven) 45 ects.
- Preparatory Programme: Master of Teaching in Economics (Antwerp) 45 ects.
- Preparatory Programme: Master of Teaching in Economics (Brussels) 45 ects.
- Preparatory Programme: Master of Teaching in Economics (Kortrijk) 45 ects.
Activities
6 ects. Sociology of Work (TEW) (B-KUL-D0T14a)
Content
To understand changing patterns of work organisation, work and employment in the industrial and post-industrial society as well as to reflect on the ways in which workers make their own contributions to the shaping of work and the shaping of work institutions.
Course material
Handbook
Format: more information
On the one hand students will become aqcuainted with the conceptual framework and the main concepts within sociology of labour. On the other hand, will the link between theory and practice will be established by means of various contemporary topics and two guest lectures. During the lectures and interactive moments, students will apply sociology of work issues to the case of Belgium.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Labour Sociology (B-KUL-D2T14a)
Explanation
Evaluation caracteristics
The evaluation consists of two parts:
* Presentation: 'teaching in action' in which students in a group prepare a presentation together. More information about the presentation will be communicated in the lectures and via Toledo. If the student does not join a group in time, the student will receive an NA (‘not participated’) for this part. The content (articles, presentations) of this part is also part of the learning material for the final exam.
* Final exam: closed book in writing, exam with 3 open questions.
Determination final result
*This course unit is assessed by the teacher and assistant, as communicated via Toledo and the examination regulations. The result is calculated and expressed on a scale of 20.
*The end result is a weighted grade that is determined as follows:
- The presentation counts for 6 of the 20 points.
- The written final exam counts for 14 of the 20 points.
Information about retaking exams
The features of the evaluation and determination of grades are identical to those of the first examination opportunity, as described in the tab 'Explanation'.
The student only takes up the part that he did not pass at the first examination opportunity. If the student has already passed a part, the result that was obtained for that part is transferred. In the event of failure to pass or non-participation in the presentation at the first examination opportunity, this part of the examination will take place individually at the second examination opportunity instead of in a group.