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| CEKL5842 | Contemporary Issues in Working Life | 3+0+0 | ECTS:7.5 | | Year / Semester | Fall Semester | | Level of Course | Second Cycle | | Status | Elective | | Department | DEPARTMENT of LABOR ECONOMICS and INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS | | Prerequisites and co-requisites | None | | Mode of Delivery | | | Contact Hours | 14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week | | Lecturer | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Yusuf Erdem TUNÇ | | Co-Lecturer | | | Language of instruction | Turkish | | Professional practise ( internship ) | None | | | | The aim of the course: | | This course aims to provide a comprehensive approach to understanding the dynamics and challenges of modern working life. Students are expected to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through in-depth analysis of issues and trends in the business world. |
| Programme Outcomes | CTPO | TOA | | Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to : | | | | PO - 1 : | Identify current issues, trends, and challenges in modern workplace environments and conduct a comprehensive analysis of their impact on employees and businesses. | 1 | 1, | | PO - 2 : | Develop innovative and efficient solutions to complex problems in the workplace by critically evaluating multiple perspectives. | 2 | 5,6, | | PO - 3 : | Gain a deep understanding of ethical issues and principles of social responsibility in the workplace, and recognize the significance of creating fair and sustainable work environments. | 7 | 1, | | PO - 4 : | Acquire knowledge of emerging professions and skills resulting from technological advancements. | 4 | 1, | | CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome | | |
| This course will offer a thorough overview of the swift changes in contemporary working environments and their effects on the labor force. Students will analyze the emergence of new work structures like digitalization, artificial intelligence, and flexible working models, as well as the obstacles to women's involvement in the workforce and the impact of the gig economy on job stability. Furthermore, they will delve into topics such as youth unemployment, working at an advanced age, and workplace diversity. Throughout the course, students will critically assess the issues discussed, enhance their capacity to devise solutions to present challenges, and concentrate on strategies for adjusting to the future work landscape. |
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| Course Syllabus | | Week | Subject | Related Notes / Files | | Week 1 | Historical background on labor markets and working life | | | Week 2 | The impact of the transition from Fordism to Post-Fordism on labor markets and the development of flexible working models | | | Week 3 | Remote work practices, work-life balance, employee rights, social policies, and regulations | | | Week 4 | The influence of flexible and remote working models on trade union rights, freedom of association, and the future of collective agreements | | | Week 5 | Unemployment, employment, poverty, and working poverty | | | Week 6 | Challenges faced by marginalized groups (women, youth, disabled individuals, immigrants, etc.) in labor markets, types of discrimination, and strategies for combating discrimination through social policies | | | Week 7 | Gender discrimination issues in the workplace, the glass ceiling phenomenon, equal pay for equal work principle, and solutions through social policies | | | Week 8 | Corporate responsibility to reduce environmental impact, promote green jobs, and implement social policies and support mechanisms | | | Week 9 | MIDTERM EXAM | | | Week 10 | Policies regarding workers' care responsibilities in response to changes in family and society | | | Week 11 | Employment in older age, retirement, and strategies for active aging | | | Week 12 | The impact of AI in the business sector, its potential effects on unemployment, ethical concerns, and the necessity for regulation through social policies | | | Week 13 | The impact of automation on employment, the emergence of new occupations, and the importance of skills development | | | Week 14 | Employment, working conditions, anti-discrimination measures, social rights, and the in | | | Week 15 | Adapting to the future of work, new professions, and continuous skill enhancement | | | Week 16 | END OF SEMESTER EXAM | | | |
| Method of Assessment | | Type of assessment | Week No | Date | Duration (hours) | Weight (%) | | Mid-term exam | 8 | 11.2024 | 1,5 | 20 | | Presentation | 14 | 12.2024 | 1,5 | 30 | | End-of-term exam | 16 | 01.2025 | 1,5 | 50 | | |
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