Fall 2018 - LBST 230 D100

Special Topics in Labour Studies (3)

South Asian Labour

Class Number: 9759

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 11, 2018
    Tue, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Logan Masilamani
    masilama@sfu.ca
    Office: AQ 6218
    Office Hours: TH 11:30-12:30
  • Prerequisites:

    Strongly Recommended: LBST 101.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A seminar devoted to the in-depth examination of a topic in Labour Studies not regularly offered by the Program. The course may be repeated for credit when different topics are offered.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces students to the history, social, cultural and political dynamics of South Asia. Key themes which will be covered in the course are, for instance, (a) what is the lasting legacy of Partition on the political and economic integration of the region? (b) How have the main South Asian states tackled poverty, inequality and economic development; (c) Why is there so much gender inequality in South Asia and what have various states done to address it? (d) To what extent has the liberalization of the South Asian economies affected their development and what have been the costs and benefits of globalization? What role has India played, as the largest South Asian country in world trade negotiations?

Grading

  • Attendance and participation 10%
  • Presentation 20%
  • Term paper outline 10%
  • Term paper 30%
  • Final exam 30%

NOTES:

All assignments in this course must be completed for a final grade to be assigned. The Morgan Centre for Labour Studies follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic honesty and misconducted procedures (S10.01-S10.04). It is the responsibility of the students to inform themselves of the content of these policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/teaching.html.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Roy, T. (2017). Economy of South Asia: From 1950 to the Present. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave.
ISBN: 978-3-319547190

Additional readings will be placed on Reserve.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS