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Spring 2025  |  SOC 3421W Section 001: Sociology of Work: Good Jobs, Bad Jobs, No Jobs? (64854)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025
Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Enrollment Status:
Open (0 of 60 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Work is central to individuals, economy, and society. This course introduces students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. We will look at what makes a good job good, a bad job bad, and impacts of joblessness on society. prereq: 1001 recommended, Soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bianx001+SOC3421W+Spring2025
Class Description:
Work is of centrality to individuals, economy, and society. This course is to introduce students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. The instructor will give lectures on relevant topics with the assistance of PPT presentation. Students are expected to satisfy three course requirements: (1) read the required and recommended texts and participate in class discussions organized to exchange opinions about issues of work in America today; (2) take in-class quizzes designed to review some of lectured topics and discussed issues; and (3) develop three essays on problems of work described on this syllabus. This is a writing intensive course, and the development of the three essays has a heavy weight in the final course grade. There will not be a cumulative in-class exam. The prerequisite is Soc1001 ?Introduction to Sociology.? Instructor's permission is required if students do not have taken this course.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Any sociology or non-sociology students interested in the class as part of their major requirement. Soc 1001 "Introduction to Sociology" is the prerequisite.
Learning Objectives:
Full version please read Class Description. Briefly, learning about American workplace, sociological perspectives of work and occupation, and kinds of jobs in the USA.
Grading:
60% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
15% Class Participation
Exam Format:
Quiz and papers, no exam.
Class Format:
90% Lecture
10% In-group discussion
Workload:
20 Pages Reading Per Week
15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Paper(s)
5 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/64854/1253
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2021.pdf (Fall 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Spring2019.pdf (Spring 2019)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
26 March 2022

Fall 2023  |  SOC 3421W Section 001: Sociology of Work: Good Jobs, Bad Jobs, No Jobs? (20548)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 25
Enrollment Status:
Open (45 of 55 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Work is central to individuals, economy, and society. This course introduces students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. We will look at what makes a good job good, a bad job bad, and impacts of joblessness on society. prereq: 1001 recommended, Soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bianx001+SOC3421W+Fall2023
Class Description:
Work is of centrality to individuals, economy, and society. This course is to introduce students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. The instructor will give lectures on relevant topics with the assistance of PPT presentation. Students are expected to satisfy three course requirements: (1) read the required and recommended texts and participate in class discussions organized to exchange opinions about issues of work in America today; (2) take in-class quizzes designed to review some of lectured topics and discussed issues; and (3) develop three essays on problems of work described on this syllabus. This is a writing intensive course, and the development of the three essays has a heavy weight in the final course grade. There will not be a cumulative in-class exam. The prerequisite is Soc1001 ?Introduction to Sociology.? Instructor's permission is required if students do not have taken this course.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Any sociology or non-sociology students interested in the class as part of their major requirement. Soc 1001 "Introduction to Sociology" is the prerequisite.
Learning Objectives:
Full version please read Class Description. Briefly, learning about American workplace, sociological perspectives of work and occupation, and kinds of jobs in the USA.
Grading:
60% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
15% Class Participation
Exam Format:
Quiz and papers, no exam.
Class Format:
90% Lecture
10% In-group discussion
Workload:
20 Pages Reading Per Week
15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Paper(s)
5 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20548/1239
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2023.pdf
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2021.pdf (Fall 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Spring2019.pdf (Spring 2019)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
26 March 2022

Fall 2022  |  SOC 3421W Section 001: Sociology of Work: Good Jobs, Bad Jobs, No Jobs? (21466)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 235
Enrollment Status:
Closed (35 of 35 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Work is central to individuals, economy, and society. This course introduces students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. We will look at what makes a good job good, a bad job bad, and impacts of joblessness on society. prereq: 1001 recommended, Soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bianx001+SOC3421W+Fall2022
Class Description:
Work is of centrality to individuals, economy, and society. This course is to introduce students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. The instructor will give lectures on relevant topics with the assistance of PPT presentation. Students are expected to satisfy three course requirements: (1) read the required and recommended texts and participate in class discussions organized to exchange opinions about issues of work in America today; (2) take in-class quizzes designed to review some of lectured topics and discussed issues; and (3) develop three essays on problems of work described on this syllabus. This is a writing intensive course, and the development of the three essays has a heavy weight in the final course grade. There will not be a cumulative in-class exam. The prerequisite is Soc1001 ?Introduction to Sociology.? Instructor's permission is required if students do not have taken this course.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Any sociology or non-sociology students interested in the class as part of their major requirement. Soc 1001 "Introduction to Sociology" is the prerequisite.
Learning Objectives:
Full version please read Class Description. Briefly, learning about American workplace, sociological perspectives of work and occupation, and kinds of jobs in the USA.
Grading:
60% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
15% Class Participation
Exam Format:
Quiz and papers, no exam.
Class Format:
90% Lecture
10% In-group discussion
Workload:
20 Pages Reading Per Week
15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Paper(s)
5 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21466/1229
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2021.pdf (Fall 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Spring2019.pdf (Spring 2019)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
26 March 2022

Fall 2021  |  SOC 3421W Section 001: Sociology of Work: Good Jobs, Bad Jobs, No Jobs? (33536)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021
Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 120
Enrollment Status:
Open (34 of 35 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Work is central to individuals, economy, and society. This course introduces students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. We will look at what makes a good job good, a bad job bad, and impacts of joblessness on society. prereq: 1001 recommended, Soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bianx001+SOC3421W+Fall2021
Class Description:
Work is of centrality to individuals, economy, and society. This course is to introduce students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. The instructor will give lectures on relevant topics with the assistance of PPT presentation. Students are expected to satisfy three course requirements: (1) read the required and recommended texts and participate in class discussions organized to exchange opinions about issues of work in America today; (2) take in-class quizzes designed to review some of lectured topics and discussed issues; and (3) develop three essays on problems of work described on this syllabus. This is a writing intensive course, and the development of the three essays has a heavy weight in the final course grade. There will not be a cumulative in-class exam. The prerequisite is Soc1001 ?Introduction to Sociology.? Instructor's permission is required if students do not have taken this course.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Any sociology or non-sociology students interested in the class as part of their major requirement. Soc 1001 "Introduction to Sociology" is the prerequisite.
Learning Objectives:
Full version please read Class Description. Briefly, learning about American workplace, sociological perspectives of work and occupation, and kinds of jobs in the USA.
Grading:
60% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
15% Class Participation
Exam Format:
Quiz and papers, no exam.
Class Format:
90% Lecture
10% Discussion
Workload:
20 Pages Reading Per Week
15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Paper(s)
5 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33536/1219
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2021.pdf
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Spring2019.pdf (Spring 2019)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
2 October 2018

Spring 2020  |  SOC 3421W Section 001: Sociology of Work: Good Jobs, Bad Jobs, No Jobs? (55277)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020
Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 130
Enrollment Status:
Open (32 of 58 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Work is central to individuals, economy, and society. This course introduces students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. We will look at what makes a good job good, a bad job bad, and impacts of joblessness on society. prereq: 1001 recommended, Soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?schurman+SOC3421W+Spring2020
Class Description:
This course applies a sociological, historical, and political-economic perspective to the every changing world of work. Among other things, we will explore how the US economy has changed over time and its implications for workers and the labor market; the rise of the ‘app economy' and new forms of work organization; the culture of the "new capitalism"; the rise of service work and flexible work; worker identity and the importance of dignity; and worker agency https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/55277/1203
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
11 November 2019

Spring 2019  |  SOC 3421W Section 001: Sociology of Work: Good Jobs, Bad Jobs, No Jobs? (66092)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019
Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 130
Enrollment Status:
Open (55 of 58 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Work is central to individuals, economy, and society. This course introduces students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. We will look at what makes a good job good, a bad job bad, and impacts of joblessness on society. prereq: 1001 recommended, Soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bianx001+SOC3421W+Spring2019
Class Description:
Work is of centrality to individuals, economy, and society. This course is to introduce students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. The instructor will give lectures on relevant topics with the assistance of PPT presentation. Students are expected to satisfy three course requirements: (1) read the required and recommended texts and participate in class discussions organized to exchange opinions about issues of work in America today; (2) take in-class quizzes designed to review some of lectured topics and discussed issues; and (3) develop three essays on problems of work described on this syllabus. This is a writing intensive course, and the development of the three essays has a heavy weight in the final course grade. There will not be a cumulative in-class exam. The prerequisite is Soc1001 ?Introduction to Sociology.? Instructor's permission is required if students do not have taken this course.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Any sociology or non-sociology students interested in the class as part of their major requirement. Soc 1001 "Introduction to Sociology" is the prerequisite.
Learning Objectives:
Full version please read Class Description. Briefly, learning about American workplace, sociological perspectives of work and occupation, and kinds of jobs in the USA.
Grading:
60% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
15% Class Participation
Exam Format:
Quiz and papers, no exam.
Class Format:
90% Lecture
10% Discussion
Workload:
20 Pages Reading Per Week
15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Paper(s)
5 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/66092/1193
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Spring2019.pdf
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2021.pdf (Fall 2021)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
2 October 2018

Spring 2017  |  SOC 3421W Section 001: Sociology of Work: Good Jobs, Bad Jobs, No Jobs? (67170)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Work is central to individuals, economy, and society. This course introduces students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. We will look at what makes a good job good, a bad job bad, and impacts of joblessness on society. prereq: 1001 recommended, Soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bianx001+SOC3421W+Spring2017
Class Description:
Work is of centrality to individuals, economy, and society. This course is to introduce students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. The instructor will give lectures on relevant topics with the assistance of PPT presentation. Students are expected to satisfy three course requirements: (1) read the required and recommended texts and participate in class discussions organized to exchange opinions about issues of work in America today; (2) take in-class quizzes designed to review some of lectured topics and discussed issues; and (3) develop three essays on problems of work described on this syllabus. This is a writing intensive course, and the development of the three essays has a heavy weight in the final course grade. There will not be a cumulative in-class exam. The prerequisite is Soc1001 ?Introduction to Sociology.? Instructor's permission is required if students do not have taken this course.
Grading:
60% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
15% Class Participation
Class Format:
90% Lecture
10% Discussion
Workload:
20 Pages Reading Per Week
15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Paper(s)
5 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67170/1173
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2021.pdf (Fall 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Spring2019.pdf (Spring 2019)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2015  |  SOC 3421W Section 001: Sociology of Work: Good Jobs, Bad Jobs, No Jobs? (35065)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
Mon 05:30PM - 08:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 25
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Sociological theories, empirical research in study of work. Work in contemporary American society. History, nature, organization of work/U.S. economy. Social aspects/consequences of work for individuals of various races, ethnicities, genders, ages. prereq: Soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bianx001+SOC3421W+Fall2015
Class Description:
Work is of centrality to individuals, economy, and society. This course is to introduce students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. The instructor will give lectures on relevant topics with the assistance of PPT presentation. Students are expected to satisfy three course requirements: (1) read the required and recommended texts and participate in class discussions organized to exchange opinions about issues of work in America today; (2) take in-class quizzes designed to review some of lectured topics and discussed issues; and (3) develop three essays on problems of work described on this syllabus. This is a writing intensive course, and the development of the three essays has a heavy weight in the final course grade. There will not be a cumulative in-class exam. The prerequisite is Soc1001 ?Introduction to Sociology.? Instructor's permission is required if students do not have taken this course.
Grading:
60% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
15% Class Participation
Class Format:
90% Lecture
10% Discussion
Workload:
20 Pages Reading Per Week
15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Paper(s)
5 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/35065/1159
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2021.pdf (Fall 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Spring2019.pdf (Spring 2019)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Spring 2015  |  SOC 3421W Section 001: Sociology of Work: Good Jobs, Bad Jobs, No Jobs? (68245)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/20/2015 - 05/08/2015
Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 155
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Sociological theories, empirical research in study of work. Work in contemporary American society. History, nature, organization of work/U.S. economy. Social aspects/consequences of work for individuals of various races, ethnicities, genders, ages. prereq: Soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Description:
Work is of centrality to individuals, economy, and society. This course is to introduce students to sociological perspectives and analyses of work. The instructor will give lectures on relevant topics with the assistance of PPT presentation. Students are expected to satisfy three course requirements: (1) read the required and recommended texts and participate in class discussions organized to exchange opinions about issues of work in America today; (2) take in-class quizzes designed to review some of lectured topics and discussed issues; and (3) develop three essays on problems of work described on this syllabus. This is a writing intensive course, and the development of the three essays has a heavy weight in the final course grade. There will not be a cumulative in-class exam. The prerequisite is Soc1001 ?Introduction to Sociology.? Instructor's permission is required if students do not have taken this course.
Grading:
60% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
15% Class Participation
Class Format:
90% Lecture
10% Discussion
Workload:
20 Pages Reading Per Week
15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Paper(s)
5 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/68245/1153
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Fall2021.pdf (Fall 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bianx001_SOC3421W_Spring2019.pdf (Spring 2019)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

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