Undergraduate Course: Sociology of Organisations (SCIL10010)
Course Outline
School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Sociology |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The course explores contrasting sociological frameworks for the analysis and understanding of work organisations. Large, complex organisations shape our identities, how we live, the work we do and they may influence the way we die. The course examines critically the attempt to devise a "science" of such organisations and questions the desirability, and attainability, of such a project. Through the examination of a range of case studies, issues such as gender, ethnicity and class divisions are explored and the significance of new forms of managerialism are assessed. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Discuss the rise of bureaucratic organisations in modern societies;
Evaluate the inter-relations between processes of economic globalisation and complex organisations;
Compare and contrast different sociological frameworks for understanding the relationships between modern organisations and self identities;
Analyse the role of organisations in shaping consumption and production;
Understand some of the structural constraints and opportunities created by the practices of large scale organisations. |
Assessment Information
A combination of coursework and/or exams with details to be specified by Course Organiser at first class |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Janette Webb
Tel: (0131 6)50 3987
Email: Jan.Webb@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk |
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