Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2014-2015 (archived)
Module BUSI5F015: Work and Society
Department: Business School (Business)
BUSI5F015: Work and Society
| Type | Open | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2014/15 | Module Cap |
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| Tied to | N1K607 |
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| Tied to | N1K307 |
| Tied to | N1K807 |
| Tied to | N1K507 |
Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To develop students’ knowledge and understanding of key issues relating to trends in work and society.
Content
- Introduction; meanings and orientation to work
- Globalisation
- Power in organisations
- Organisational culture
- Emotional labour
- Discrimination at work
- Organisational misbehaviour
- Language and organisational communication
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Have an advanced knowledge and understanding of the context and nature of work in contemporary societies.
Subject-specific Skills:
- Be able to critically analyse a number of different issues relating to the study of work and society;
- Be able to critically evaluate competing theories of change in work and society.
Key Skills:
- Written communication; planning, organising and time management; problem solving and analysis; using initiative; computer literacy.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Through a combination of lectures, seminars and guided reading addressing key topics in the sociology of work, students will acquire the advanced skills and knowledge to enable them to develop a thorough understanding of this specialist field of study.
- The assessment of the module, by written assignment, is designed to test students' knowledge and understanding of the subject-matter and their ability to apply it to the analysis of specific issues relating to the study of work and society.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 9 | 2 hours | 18 | ||
| Seminars | 4 | 1 hour | 4 | ■ | |
| Preparation & Reading | 128 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Assignment | 2,500 words (max.). | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Group presentation
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University