Course content

The purpose of this course is to provide the students with a general overview of current research and the most central issues of debate in Norwegian and international work and organization sociology, including new forms of organization, new technology and gender. The course will discuss current issues, and the theme of the course may therefore vary from time to time. The students will write a 15-20 pages long (5600-7500 words) term paper where they will analyze one of the topics from the lectures.

Learning outcome

To provide the students with an overview of central discussions and recent research within Norwegian as well as international organization sociology.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars.
Form of assessment: Individual term paper and oral examination. The oral exam may be used to adjust the grade by one unit on the scale. The oral exam will include the research paper, the individually selected readings and the required readings. The course is offered if available capacity.

Compulsory assignments

• Presentation

Recommended previous knowledge

See required previous knowledge

Required previous knowledge

SOS1000, SOS1001, SOS1002 or specialization i media studies or the equivalent.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course

Credit reductions