GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

This course is broadly concerned with the sociological analysis of work and society. Frequently, the first question we ask when we meet someone is “What do you do?” For many, the routine cycle of getting up, getting dressed, going to work and returning home to repeat the cycle the following day is common in contemporary industrialized economies. We devote many hours on the job. Work has powerful effects on both economic and social wellbeing. This course explores the sociological study of both the structure and nature of work, major economic changes including globalization, and concerns of workers such as earnings, promotions, personal finance, the “gigged” society, unemployment and the balance between work and family. We will examine broad topics including: education, the social organization of work, employment trends, inequalities at work, and the purpose of work as it relates to opportunity and rewards. Critical reading of texts, cogent writings, articulate oral presentations, and full participation in dialogue are all mandatory. Class assignments will measure your ability to grasp and apply the sociological perspective from readings and from information emerging from class discussions. Analytical projects provide opportunities to pursue interests in greater depth.

Through this course, students will acquire the basic sociological tools to analyze the development and impact of work and employment by learning the key concepts and theories used in social analysis and applying them in written assignments and discussions. Through the various assignments in this class, students will develop critical thinking, writing, discussion, and research skills.

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

英語 / English

Lectures are conducted weekly to introduce students to key concepts, theories, and research related to each topic. Students will interview professionals outside of the classroom setting. Short discussions are also integrated into the lectures to help students learn and apply the concepts and theories. In addition, there are also formal small group discussions for which students have to prepare in advance. Submission of assignments and feedback will be via the Learning Management System

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授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]：The “Sociological Imagination”

Work and Society

2[対面/face to face]：Basic Concepts & Theories (1).

Major sociological perspectives

3[対面/face to face]：Contours of Work

Broad changes and trends of work

4[対面/face to face]：Industrialization and its Consequences

Rapid social and economic changes

5[対面/face to face]：Bureaucratic Organizations & Globalization

Mcdonaldization and stratification

6[対面/face to face]：New Ways of Working

“Gigged society”?

7[対面/face to face]：Workplace Culture and Socialization

Professionalization

8[対面/face to face]：Rewards, Perils and Pressures of Work

Concerns of workers

9[対面/face to face]：Income Inequality

Economic and social wellbeing

10[対面/face to face]：Unemployment and Income

Disappearance of work and meaning

11[対面/face to face]：Gender, Family and Work

Balancing work and life

12[対面/face to face]：Presentations

Class presentations

13[対面/face to face]：Money and Work

Financial literacy and retirement

14[対面/face to face]：Occupational Analysis

Interview reports

In addition to completing assignments and preparing for discussion, students are expected after each class to review class materials, and prepare for their occupation projects and interviews. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Class materials and reading materials will be uploaded or distributed via email.

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The grade will be calculated as follows: Mini-think Journal (50%), Occupational Analysis Poster (25%), Interview a Professional Report (25%).

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This is an intermediate level sociology course. A background in the discipline is highly recommended. Students who intend to register for this course are required to attend the first class. A screening test based on the lecture and discussion will be conducted.

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