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040577 KU Industrial Sociology (MA) (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Continuous assessment of course work

Mo 03.11. 15:00-16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Details

max. 50 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Valentina Ausserladscheider

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

N Monday 03.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 03.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 10.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 10.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 17.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 17.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 24.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 24.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 01.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 01.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 15.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 15.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 12.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 12.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

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Aims, contents and method of the course

This course offers an introduction to industrial sociology, exploring the social organization of work, labor relations, and the evolution of industries within broader economic and political systems. Students will engage with foundational theories of work and industry while critically examining how today’s "polycrisis"—the convergence of climate change, geopolitical instability, economic fragmentation, and social unrest—reshapes industrial landscapes across sectors.
Through case studies and cross-industry comparisons, we will analyze how different industries are unequally impacted by global disruptions, and how workers, firms, states, and civil society respond. Particular emphasis will be placed on emerging political alignments, shifting labor coalitions, and the contestation over green transitions. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to understand and critically assess the complex socio-political terrain of contemporary industrial change.

Assessment and permitted materials

Preparation and discussion of required readings, short presentations, participation, and oral examination

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements for a passing grade include attendance in the course (a maximum of 2 sessions may be missed), written responses to the reading questions, delivery of a presentation, and attendance at the oral exam at the end of the semester.
Assessment criteria:
-Responses to required readings and class participation (20%)
-Presentation (40%)
-Oral final exam (40%)

Examination topics

Reading list will be announced in the first session of the term

Reading list