Module manager: Jiachen Shi
Email: j.shi3@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
| LUBS1755 | Business and Society (Combined) |
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module will introduce the sociology of work. The module seeks to familiarise you with some of the most influential sociological theories and to evaluate their use of as conceptual tools for the analysis of contemporary change in work and organisations. You will practice a range of analytical, verbal written communication skill, group and teamwork, and personal organisation skills. As a result of attending and participating in this module, you should develop a more sophisticated appreciation of how we can understand management, work and organisations.
This module aims to introduce historical and contemporary ideas and theories about work and organisation and explore social theories to account for the development of capitalism and explain the evolution of most contemporary developments.
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Identify founding theories of sociology of work
- Apply the concepts of the sociology of work by explaining historical and more recent developments in economic life as well as changes to organisational structures processes and practices
- Recognise, engage with and explain more contemporary debates within the sociology of work
- Critically appraise and compare different ideas
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- Communicate in writing to an academic level
Indicative content
The founding theorists in the sociology of work (Marx, Weber and Durkheim) and contemporary developments in the sociology of work (labour process theory, post structuralism, feminism).
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Seminar | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Independent online learning hours | 15 | ||
| Private study hours | 69 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 16 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.
Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1,500 words | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% by 1,500 word essay.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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