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SOS3519 - Labour, autonomy and regulation in Norwegian and international society

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment with an adjusting oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment with an adjusting oral exam 100/100

Course content

The course centers on work as a core sociological topic, different understandings of what work is and the impacts of developments within organisations and society. The course focuses on central theoretical perspectives, but also presents empirical contributions from Norwegian and international society. Emphasis is placed on anchoring the discussions in analyses of the Norwegian model for the organisation of working life (autonomy, welfare, collaboration and regulation), and how this model is under pressure by societal challenges such as globalisation and the precarisation of working conditions. Through the work on the term paper, students will have the opportunity to go more in-depth on selected topics.

The course is suitable for master's students in Sociology/Political Science, students from the Master's Programme in Organisation, Digitalisation, Administration and Work and students specialising in social sciences within Teacher Education. It is particularly suitable for students who want to write master's theses with a social perspective on work and organisations, but can also be used as a starting point for in-depth study of relations between organisations, working life and welfare.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • have an understanding of central sociological perspectives on work, organisation and regulation of work
  • how the Norwegian model for the organisation of work and working life is under pressure from contemporary societal challenges
  • have knowledge of key empirical research in these fields, both nationally and internationally

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • be able to conduct an independent analyses connected to a theme of the course
  • be able to present and discuss their own analyses and those of others, both orally and in writing

Learning methods and activities

The course combines various teaching activities (lectures, seminars, presentations, etc.). If few students register for the course during the first two weeks, the teaching will be given as a supervised reading course.

Compulsory assignments

  • Submission of an outline for the term paper, participation on selected seminars and presentation

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: Individual written assignment with an adjusted oral exam. The oral exam includes both the assignment and the syllabus. The oral exam is used to adjust the grade by up to one level. Both the term paper and the oral exam must be retaken when repeating the exam.

Required previous knowledge

60 credits including SOS1002 or equivalent methodology course. The prerequisite must be met in order to enroll.

Course materials

To be specified at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SOS8532 10.0 AUTUMN 2019
SOS3607 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Sociology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment with an adjusting oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Assignment with an adjusting oral exam 100/100

Release
2024-11-07

Submission
2024-11-21


09:00


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment with an adjusting oral exam 100/100

Release
2025-04-11

Submission
2025-04-25


09:00


14:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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