
- •8.1 Lead-in
- •8.2 Language input
- •8.2.1 Consult a dictionary and practise the pronunciation of the following words and word combinations, quote the sentences in which they are used in the text or submit the examples of your own:
- •8.2.2 Match the English word combinations in the left-hand column with the Russian equivalents in the right-hand column:
- •8.3 Background information Sociology of Work. Labour Market
- •8.4 Comprehension
- •8.4.1 Give extensive answers to the questions. Use the following expressions to present your answers:
- •8.4.2. Scan the text to determine whether these statements are true (t) or false (f). With a partner, discuss why.
- •8.4.3 Write a paragraph on:
- •8.5 Practice
- •8.5.1 Read the extract and fill in the prepositions or particles wherever necessary. Discuss the text. Give the text the appropriate heading.
- •8.5.2 Complete the text by using the following words and word combinations from the box and fill in the grid. Discuss the text.
- •8.5.3 Read the text, ignoring the missing parts.
- •8.5.4 Look at the missing parts a-g and fit them in the gaps. There is one extra you don't need.
- •8.5.5 Match the terms on the left with their definitions on the right.
- •8.5.6 S can the above texts and find the English equivalents for the following.
- •8.5.7 Do it in English:
- •8.5.8 Use the plan and helpful phrases given in Appendix 1 to profile Sociology of Work. Labour Market. Surf the Internet, find extra information and base your presentation on it.
- •8.5.9 Comment on the presentation given by your colleague. Make use of the points and helpful phrases given in Appendix 2.
- •8.6 Dialogue
- •8.6.1. Read and translate the following dialogue: Recruitment Process
- •Employment in Britain
- •8.7 Role play Unemployment in Russia
- •8.8 Grammar back up practice with reported speech
- •1. What reporting verbs do we use in reported speech?
- •2. How does a verb change in reported statements?
- •Verbs in the present change into the past:
- •Verbs already in the past, change into the past perfect or they do not change:
- •Verbs already in the past perfect, do not change.
- •3. Do we always change tenses in reported speech when we use a past reporting verb?
- •4. Do pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, etc. Change in reported speech?
- •5. How do we report questions?
- •6. What is the way to report orders, requests, warnings, advice and invitation?
- •7. What changes do if- and time clauses undergo in reported commands and questions?
- •In this exercise someone says something to you, which is the opposite of what they said before. You have to answer I thought you said ...
- •Appendix 1
- •Appendix 2
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SOCIOLOGY OF LABOUR |
AGENDA
8.1 |
Lead-in |
Section overview |
8.2 |
Language input |
Developing vocabulary |
8.3 |
Background information
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Sociology of work Labour market |
8.4 |
Comprehension
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Understanding the reading Scanning |
8.5 |
Practice Skills focus |
Fill-in exercises Writing skills Presenting the information |
8.6 |
Dialogue |
Recruitment Process |
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Supporting materials |
Application forms |
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Reading for Cross-cultural Associations |
Employment in the UK The problem of youth employment |
8.7 |
Role play |
Unemployment in Russia |
8.8 |
Grammar Back Up |
Practice with Reported Speech |
8.1 Lead-in
Section Overview
In this section you will learn about several aspects of sociology of work. For people in all societies, productive activity makes up the largest part of their lives. Understanding how the labour market functions may be important for planning your business career.
Do you agree that work occupies the majority of our waking hours and its quality and organization may be the most important way in which society influences our lives?
(motivating factors, standards of living, income, productive activity, to earn one’s living , social status)
In your opinion, which factors are important for getting a job?
(family background, appearance, , qualifications, labor laws, contacts and connections, employment policy, sex, marital status, experience, references)
8.2 Language input
advertise n advertisement n |
давать объявление, рекламировать рекламное объявление |
application n applicant n |
заявка, заявление, применение заявитель, кандидат, претендент, соискатель |
apply v People can apply for the job by sending in a letter of application and curriculum vitae containing details of their education and experience. |
подавать заявление; применять Просить о приеме на работу можно, послав заявление и автобиографию с данными об образовании и опыте работы. |
allocate v
allocation n budget allocations |
выделять, ассигновывать, предназначать, размещать отчисление, распределение бюджетные ассигнования |
acquire v acquisition n data acquisition |
приобретать приобретение, поглощение сбор данных |
compensation n
Employee compensation is the income earned by working for others. |
возмещение, компенсация, платеж, пособие; амер. жалованье, доход Жалованье наемных работников – это доход от работы на других лиц. |
employ v employer n Usually the employer asks you to fill out an application. employment n employee n |
предоставлять работу, нанимать работодатель, наниматель Обычно наниматель просит вас заполнить заявление о приеме. работа, занятость лицо наемного труда, служащий |
encompass v
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заключать (в себе), касаться, затрагивать |
entice v Employers try to entice the most valuable professionals. |
соблазнять, переманивать, завлекать Работодатели пытаются переманить наиболее ценных профессионалов |
equilibrium price
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цена товара при совпадении спроса и предложения |
incentive n These problems can be solved through economic incentives. |
стимул, поощрение Эти проблемы можно решить применяя экономическое стимулирование |
interview v interviewer n interviewee n It is important to create the right kind of relationship with the interviewer. |
проводить собеседование, опрос интервьюер интервьюируемый Важно создать правильные, взаимоотношения с тем, кто проводит собеседование. |
intertwine v Work is closely intertwined with social processes and especially social inequality. |
сплетать, переплетаться Работа тесно переплетается с социальными процессами и особенно с понятием социального неравенства. |
fringe n Employee compensation includes wages and fringe benefits such as health and accident insurance.
fringes pl |
дополнение, придаток Платежи служащим включают в себя зарплату и дополнительные выплаты, например страхование от болезней и несчастных случаев. дополнительные льготы |
payment n In economic theory, “labour” is any work undertaken in return for payments of fixed or regular nature. |
платеж, оплата, погашение Согласно экономической теории “труд” – это любая работа, выполненная в обмен на фиксированную или регулярную оплату. |
participate v participation n participant n |
участвовать участие участник |
payroll n
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общая сумма заработной платы; платежная ведомость |
recruit v When a company needs to recruit or employ new people, it may advertise the job in the appointing page of a newspaper. |
принимать на работу Когда компании нужно нанять новых людей, она может рекламировать работу в газете в разделе рекламы рабочих мест. |
recruitment n |
наем на работу, комплектование |
regulate v The labour market is severely regulated by state. |
контролировать, регулировать Рынок труда жестко контролируется государством |
reproduction n |
воспроизведение, восстановление, регенерация, воспроизводство |
verify v verification n verification of powers |
проверять, удостоверять проверка, контроль проверка полномочий |
welfare n If we want to improve our welfare, we should struggle with unemployment. |
благосостояние Если мы хотим улучшить свое благосостояние , мы должны бороться с безработицей. |
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