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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Sociology

Undergraduate Course: Sociology of Organisations (SCIL10010)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaSociology Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Janette Webb
Tel: (0131 6)50 3987
Email: Jan.Webb@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk
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