Sociology of Labor and Employment

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

We combine lectures, debates, group work and research.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the concept of work and the concept of organization, the latter as a “frame” for work, in modern life; Understand the historical evolution of thought in organizational sciences;

Analyze critically the recent evolution of labor markets

Characterize the dynamics of current Employment in Portugal and in European Union;

Identify different ways of professional socialization and identity construction;

Discuss the professional relations and the dynamics of employment.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. The concepts of work and organization

2. Organizational thought: evolution and main theoretical milestones;

2.1. Positivist theories

2.2. Systemic theories

2.3. Constructivist theories

3. The processes of professional socialization and identity construction

4. Globalization, labor and employment;

5. Evolution and recent transformations of the labor market;

6. Dynamics of Labor Markets and Employment Policies in Portugal and the European Union

Head Lecturer(s)

Joaquim Luis Medeiros Alcoforado

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam (100%) or Midtern exam (50%) + Research work (50%): 100.0%

Bibliography

Alcoforado, L. (2001). O Modelo da Competência e os Adultos Portugueses pouco Qualificados. Revista Portuguesa de

Pedagogia, 35(1), 67-84.

Canavarro, J. M. P. (2005). Organizações: teorias e paradigmas. Coimbra: Quarteto Editora.

Dubar, C. (1997). A Socialização. Construção das identidades sociais e profissionais. Porto: Porto Editora.

Erbès-Seguin, S. (2004). La sociologie du travail. Paris : La Découverte.

Maruani, M. & Reynaud, E. (2001). Sociologie de l’emploi. Paris: La Découverte.

Méda, D. (1999). O trabalho, um valor em vias de extinção. Lisboa: Fim de século