This course offers an introduction to theories and empirical studies of professions and occupations. Using case studies of lawyers, physicians, engineers, scientists, accountants, social workers, and other occupations, this course examines historical change, social structure, market competition, hiring, career advancement, workplace interaction and culture, job satisfaction, work-life balance, demographic diversity, social service, professional ethics, retirement and other aspects of professions from the late nineteenth century to the age of globalization and digitization.
This course offers an introduction to theories and empirical studies of professions and occupations. Using case studies of lawyers, physicians, engineers, scientists, accountants, social workers, and other occupations, this course examines historical change, social structure, market competition, hiring, career advancement, workplace interaction and culture, job satisfaction, work-life balance, demographic diversity, social service, professional ethics, retirement and other aspects of professions from the late nineteenth century to the age of globalization and digitization.
