325-465 Advanced Employment Systems

Entry into the honours program.

This subject examines Australia's changing employment systems in the context of globalisation and the rise of the multi-national enterprise. It focuses on disadvantaged groups. It examines whether workers are treated fairly and analyses their capacity to improve their situation. The course covers issues of contemporary importance and topics may include Aboriginal people, the opportunities for young people, women in the labour market, immigrant workers and trade union organising.

• High level of development: oral communication; written communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

A 3-hour examination (60%) and assignment(s) totalling not more than 4000 words (40%).