Sociology of Technology and Work (11249.1)

This unit introduces students to sociological perspectives that explore the complexities and interactions between technologies, organisations, work practices, and social change.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. Describe and apply advanced sociological models for analysing the inter-related processes of technological and work place change;
2. Use ethnographic research methods to analyse a process of technological design, development, or transfer;
3. Conduct a group project that explores the heterogeneity of socio-technical assemblages;
4. Actively collaborate with others to achieve common goals through problem based group work; and
5. Reflect upon their unit experience, including theories, discussions and feedback, and how this relates to the goals set out in their professional portfolio.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession

Prerequisites

Must have passed 24 credit points.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

7087 Sociology of Technology and Work

Assumed knowledge

None.