Overview
Description
Examination of sociological theories and research on work-related issues, such as women and minorities in the workplace, occupational choice and socialization and career patterns.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
- at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
- Junior or Senior standing
SOC 101
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; SOC 101.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Core
CO10, CO13
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify fundamental concepts and theories in studying work processes from a social science perspective, apply theories from previous courses in psychology and/or sociology, and demonstrate knowledge of social-scientific methods for studying human social relations in the domain of work and occupations.
- recognize characteristic similarities and differences between diverse social and cultural groups, and identify the ways in which such differences shape occupational experiences.
- use insights from different academic disciplines, explain how institutional arrangements maintain, enhance, or reduce levels of occupational attainment and social mobility, and analyze the sociological processes involved.
- integrate research and theory from different academic disciplines, identify and analyze issues concerning workers and policy challenges, especially as they concern equity and the mobility of disadvantaged groups.
- acquire scholarly knowledge about issues concerning workers and challenges, and effectively compose written texts, which systematically analyze the problems, critically evaluate different perspectives and approaches, and communicate possible conclusions.
- identify the similarities and differences of work and work issues as they confront workers and their families in different countries, evaluate their successes and challenges, analyze the social, economic and policy factors that shape these systems, and explain implications for creating a equitable society.