- •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
8.4 Comprehension
Understanding the reading
8.4.1 Give extensive answers to the questions. Use the following expressions to present your answers:
I have no doubts that ...;
It’s absolutely necessary to mention that ...;
I dare say ...;
Frankly speaking I have no idea ...;
As a matter of fact ... ;
I think the main reason for that is ...;
No doubt ...;
To make a long story short ...;
Why does the study of work, industry, and economic institutions constitute a major part of sociology?
What areas does sociology of work examine?
Is there any difference in definitions of work and labour in sociology and economic theory?
What methods and mechanisms does labour market encompass?
What are the main distinctive features of the labour market?
What is the concept of labour mobility identified with?
What economic incentives should be used by employers who want to improve productivity?
Why does unemployment prevent the growth of well- being of society?
What economic factors cause unemployment?
What should the society do to improve public welfare?
In what way does the state assist those unemployed?
Scanning
8.4.2. Scan the text to determine whether these statements are true (t) or false (f). With a partner, discuss why.
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The major part of sociology is the study of different industrial and economic institutions because they affect the social development of the society. |
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Sociology of work studies different aspects of labor markets, work organization, practices of management, employment relations etc. |
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In economic theory, labour is defined as the carrying out of tasks, which involves the expenditure of mental and physical effort. |
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Methods and organizations in the labour market are designed specially for employers to help them organize their business activities. |
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The labour market has two distinctive features: it is severely regulated by state laws and there is a limit price decline. Three distinct sub disciplines constitute political science as a social science discipline. The labor mobility means that if employees are seeking for employment they can change their place of residence, area, or even the country, where they work. The competition among employers is for the most valuable professionals at the highest wages. These problems can be solved through economic incentives. Economic incentives include the promotion of labor activity by high wages and delegation of authorities in the management of the organization to employees. Unemployment prevents the growth of well- being of citizens and encourages the development of the labor market. If the society wants to improve public welfare, its government should combat unemployment by allocating additional funds to solve the problems of the unemployed. |