This syllabus is valid: 2019-12-30
and until further notice
Course code: 2SO083
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Sociology: First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Sociology
Established by: Head of Department of Sociology, 2018-11-06
Contents
The course Work and Family in Transition deals with the relationship between work and family in North America and Europe. The course pays special attention to Sweden and the particular conditions that prevail here. The course addresses themes, such as demographic change and its effects on family and labour market, family compositions, gender aspects of paid and unpaid labour as well as organization of family life.
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student will:
be able to account for sociological perspectives on work, family and the relationship between them
have a deeper knowledge about key issues related to family and work in Europe and North America
On successful completion of the course, the student will:
be able to identify and discuss different aspects of work, family and the relationship between them
be able to communicate theories, arguments and concepts related to work and family
On successful completion of the course, the student will:
be able to relate to different theoretical perspectives and empirical results related to work and family
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements
Form of instruction
The course content is delivered through lectures, seminars and group exercises. Attendance at seminars and at individual presentation sessions is compulsory.
Examination modes
The course is examined through a paper which will address a question developed in consultation with a course tutor. It is expected that the paper will draw on the course literature, as well as on other relevant articles identified by the student.
Grading decisions are based on an assessment of the individual student’s performance. In case of a student being awarded a Fail grade, she or he has the right to be re-examined in a form and at a time agreed upon in consultation with the examiner.
The grading scale for this course is: Pass with merit; Pass and Fail. International students will be graded in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Attendance at the compulsory seminars is required in order to be eligible for a Pass grade for the course as a whole.
Students have the right to be re-examined up to five times per course. Examination and supplementary examination based on the syllabus outlined here can be guaranteed for up to two years after the start of the course. If a student is awarded a Fail grade on at least two consecutive attempts of the examination of the course or course component, she or he has the right to request a new examiner. The director of studies should be consulted in such circumstances.
Other regulations
Academic credit transfers are always reviewed individually (see the University’s set of rules and academic credit transfer regulations).
Literature
Valid from:
2020 week 1
Chambers Deborah A sociology of family life : change and diversity in intimate relations Cambridge : Polity : 2012 : viii, 240 s. : ISBN: 9780745647791 (pbk.) Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
Daly Mary Changing family life in Europe: Significance for state and society Included in: European societies[Elektronisk resurs]. London : Taylor & Francis : 2002- : pages 379-398 : Mandatory
Esping-Andersen Gøsta Families in the 21st century 1. uppl. : Stockholm : SNS förlag : 2016 : 113 s. : ISBN: 9789186949815 Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
