SOC 240 - Sociology of Work and Leisure

Institution:

Umpqua Community College

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Description:

This course explores problems and potentials of work and leisure in the culture, addressing the structure of today's work environment and its implications for fulfillment on and off the job. The following topics may be examined: meaningful career choices, satisfactions and dissatisfactions associated with work, the work ethic and its implications, the changing nature of work, the life course and problems with leisure, the question of a leisure ethic, and affirmative decision-making and balance in work and leisure. 3 lecture hrs/wk.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umpqua.edu/

Phone Number:

(541) 440-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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