Duration
Theory course : 30h Th
Additional work :
Number of credits
Lecturer
Theory course : Marianne Le Gagneur
Additional work : Marianne Le Gagneur
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Theory course
The sociology of work analyzes contemporary transformations in the world of work. One of these changes is the increasing importance of managerial logics, structured around certain values and logics (flexibility, adaptability, quantitative nature, etc.), which are changing the language used in the field of work, the tasks carried out and the skills expected of workers by employers. This course will use a critical approach to management to define and deconstruct these changes.
Through thematic lessons, this course will first focus on establishing why a critical approach to management and administration must be implemented. We will reinsert these issues within the context of the evolution of capitalism, a system that produces dominations. The course will then look at the effects of managerial approaches on workers. It will then present contemporary initiatives aimed at employees and focus on deconstructing their effects (teleworking, gender equality policy, diversity policies). In conclusion, we will ask ourselves whether other models are possible.
Additional work
Students for whom this course represents 6 credits are invited to contact the Professor so that he can give them instructions on the work to be done to justify the extra credits.
In the final grade, this extra work counts for 25% and the written exam counts for 75%.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Theory course
Target skills
- You will analyze work situations
- You will learn new skills in the sociology of work
- You will develop a critical reading of the worlds of work and scientific disciplines.
- You will read scientific articles and texts
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theory course
Our course will consist of lectures (presentation of contemporary sociological concepts and surveys) and discussions.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Theory course
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Theory course
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
The PowerPoint presentation will be posted online before each lesson.
Theory course
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Further information:
Final exam in January
Open-ended question to which you answer in several parts with an introduction and conclusion, citing authors and concepts covered in the course. The aim of this exam is to assess your knowledge of the course, your ability to think and your writing skills.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Theory course
This class starts on the 24th of September.
Contacts
Theory course
Marianne Le Gagneur
marianne.legagneur@uliege.be