SOCI 194.01: Sociology of Work
This course provides an introductory overview of sociological
theories and empirical research in the study of work. Focusing
on work in contemporary American society, the course examines
the history, nature and organization of work, the social aspects
and consequences of work for individual lives and a range of substantive
issues, core concepts and current topics in the sociology of work.
Major objectives of this course are to provide the student with
an appreciation of the utility of a sociological approach with
studying work, workers, and the experience of working, to deepen
students' understanding of the significance of work studies, and
to encourage application of the "sociological imagination"
by asking students to reflect on their own work experiences and
aspirations.
