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SOC 363

Sociology of Work and Industry

3 units

Fall 2026

Topics

  • Introduction and Course Overview
  • Historical Perspectives on Work
  • Canadian Employment Trends
  • Theories about Work and Well-Being

Readings

  • Recommended: Harvey Krahn, Karen D. Hughes, and Graham S. Lowe. 2021. Work, Industry and Canadian Society. 8th ed. Toronto: Nelson Canada
    recommended
Fall 2025

Topics

  • Welcome - Introduction, Course Overview
  • Historical Perspectives on Work
  • Contemporary Debates, New Economies
  • Canadian Employment Trends
  • Good Jobs, Bad Jobs, No Jobs
  • Labour Markets, Opportunities & Inequality
  • Gender & Paid Employment
  • Households, Family & Caring Work
  • Unions & Industrial Relations
  • Future of Work, Reflections, Course Wrap Up Note: Dec 8th is the last day of Fall term classes

Readings

  • Harvey Krahn, Karen D. Hughes, and Graham S. Lowe. 2021. Work, Industry and Canadian Society. 8th ed. Toronto: Nelson Canada
    required
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