SOCPY202-23B (NET)

Addressing Precarity: A Global Perspective

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences Office
Sociology and Social Policy

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: monique.mulder@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper considers the varied ways that precarity presents in the 21st Century. Precarity is explored at the individual, community, nation state and global level. There is a particular focus on the contemporary form of precarity under global market competition. Students will be encouraged to consider regulatory responses to precarity in order to create a more secure world in the future.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper is taught using blended learning with resources made available on Moodle and lectures recorded using Panopto. The two-hour lecture will be run synchronously. The lecture will be held in person in Hamilton on Tuesdays from 11am-1pm which the online students will be able to access via Zoom to encourage live participation.

The workload for this paper has been calculated based on the expectation that students will and are able to dedicate 150 learning hours to this paper over the course of the semester - this includes completing weekly readings, attending the two hours of contact (lecture) time each week, and completing assessments.

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Required Readings

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There is no set textbook for this paper. Required readings will be made available in Moodle.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Critically understand contemporary features of precarity under global capitalism
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  • Engage constructively with policy projects that can reduce precarity
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  • Understand general social and psychological aspects of precarity
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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This paper is 100% internally assessed, comprised of the components listed below
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Reading Engagement
11
2. Discussion Forum
8
3. Essay One
6 Aug 2023
12:00 PM
23
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Essay Two
6 Sep 2023
12:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Take-Home Test
21 Oct 2023
12:00 PM
28
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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