Undergraduate - UnitATS2733 - Work and technology

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	School of Applied Media and Social Sciences, Gippsland
Offered	Not offered in 2013
Coordinator(s)	Dr Harry Ballis

Notes

Previously coded SCY2804

Synopsis

This unit is a basic introduction to the concepts, theories and research developed in sociological studies of work and technology. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the fundamental influences work and technology have on societies. The influence of working life and technological development on the social careers of individuals will also be emphasised.

Outcomes

The objectives of the unit are to enable students to:

Identify the central issues in the sociology of work and technology
Understand the input of technology and changing nature of work in contemporary society
Develop a conceptual and theoretical framework for understanding work
Critically review their own experiences of work
Present a well constructed argument which shows evidence of wide reading and an ability to explore alternative interpretations when forming conclusions.

Assessment

Written work: 60% (2500 words)
2 hour Exam: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Harry Ballis

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Sociology
Australian studies

Prerequisites

ATS1367 and ATS1898 or SCY1802, or permission

Prohibitions

ATS3733 , GSC2204, GSC3204, SCY2804, SCY3804