Post-Industrial Work and Technology
Subject 482-223 (2008)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Parkville, on-campus. Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 36 hours Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | 482-122 Current Issues in Professional Education and 482-123 Introduction to Strategic Management in HRD | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Coordinator
Dianne Mulcahy| Subject Overview: | This subject explores the concepts of work and technology in the context of the post-industrial workplace. Theories of the workplace are explored in order to contrast the changing nature of modern workplace systems with the traditional industrial perspective underpinning traditional approaches to HRD. The impact of technology on the concept of work, the changing nature of work and workplace systems are considered. Essentialist and anti-essentialist theories of technology are used to address issues such as opposition to technology. Consideration is given to theoretical approaches incorporating technological change into workplace systems. |
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| Assessment: | Assignments totalling 4000 words or equivalent. |
| Prescribed Texts: | Prescribed Texts:A collection of appropriate readings will be prepared for students. |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Information Not Available |
| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Learning Development and Training |
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