Readings:

1. Lesson 01 Commentary

Assignments:

1. Proctor Information Form
2. Internet Information Search
3. Introductory Discussion Activity
4. Course Email Practice
5. Drop Box Practice
6. Survey Practice
7. Academic Integrity Quiz
8. eReserves Practice

Assignment due date:

• Introductory Discussion Activity: Post and respond throughout the week.
• All other Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week.

Readings:

1. Chapter 1 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Reich article in Electronic Reserves.
3. Lesson 02 Commentary

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Analytical Paper

Assignment due date:

• All Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week.

Lesson 3 - Studying Work and Occupations

Readings:

1. Chapter 2 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Terkel article in Electronic Reserves.
3. Lesson 03 Commentary.

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Analytical Paper

Assignment due date:

• All Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week.

Lesson 4 - Work and Families

Readings:

1. Chapter 5 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Lesson 04 Commentary.

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Discussion Forum Participation

Assignment due date:

• Initial Discussion Forum Posting due by 6:59 pm ET, Thursday night of the week
• All other Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week.

Lesson 5 - Conflict and Contention at Work

Readings:

1. Chapters 4 and 6 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Lesson 05 Commentary.

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Discussion Forum Participation
3. Submit Mid-Course Exam Request

Assignment due date:

• Initial Discussion Forum Posting due by 6:59 pm ET, Thursday night of the week
• All other Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week.

Lesson 6 - Types of Work: Technology and Work

Readings:

1. Chapters 7 and 9 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Lesson 06 Commentary.

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Analytical Paper

Assignment due date:

• All Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week.

Lesson 7 - Types of Work: Blue Collar Occupations

Readings:

1. Chapter 8 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Burawoy in Electronic Reserves.
3. Lesson 07 Commentary.

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Discussion Forum Participation

Assignment due date:

• Initial Discussion Forum Posting due by 6:59 pm ET, Thursday night of the week
• All other Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week.

Lesson 8 - Mid-Course Exam

Readings:

1. None

Assignments:

1. Complete and submit the Mid-Course Exam under proctor supervision.

Lesson 09 - Types of Work: Professions and Management

Readings:

1. Chapters 11 and 12 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Lesson 09 Commentary.

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Analytical Paper

Assignment due date:

• All Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week.

Lesson 10 - Types of Work: The Service Sector

Readings:

1. Chapter 10 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Lesson 10 Commentary.

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Analytical Paper

Assignment due date:

• All Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week.

Lesson 11 - Types of Work: Administrative Support and Sales Work

Readings:

1. Chapter 13 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Lesson 11 Commentary.

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Analytical Paper

Assignment due date:

• All Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week.

Lesson 12 - Types of Work: Marginal Jobs

Readings:

1. Chapter 14 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Lesson 12 Commentary.

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Discussion Forum Participation
3. Complete and submit the Request for Final Exam.

Assignment due date:

• Initial Discussion Forum Posting due by 6:59 pm ET, Thursday night of the week
• All other Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week

Lesson 13 - Corporate Power and Globalization

Readings:

1. Chapters 15 and 16 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Lesson 13 Commentary.

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Analytical Paper

Assignment due date:

• All Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week

Lesson 14 - The Future of Work

Readings:

1. Chapter 17 in Hodson and Sullivan.
2. Rifkin article in Electronic Reserves.
3. Lesson 14 Commentary.

Assignments:

1. Reading Questions
2. Discussion Forum Participation

Assignment due date:

• Initial Discussion Forum Posting due by 6:59 pm ET, Thursday night of the week
• All other Lesson assignments are due by 11:59 pm ET, Sunday night of the week

Lesson 15 - Final Exam

Readings:

1. None

Assignments:

1. Complete and submit the Final Exam under proctor supervision.