Summer 2018 - LBST 330 D100
Selected Topics in Labour Studies (3)
Class Number: 1153
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Logan Masilamani
masilama@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
Strongly Recommended: LBST 101 and/or 301.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The study of issues related to work and/or trade unions not offered in regular courses. Students who have completed special temporary topics course LBST 389 cannot complete this course for further credit when it is offered as "Studying Labour Through Film."
COURSE DETAILS:
It is widely acknowledged that global capitalism is an incredibly dynamic social system, creating an unparalleled quantity and diversity of commodities that are produced, distributed and consumed globally. Less frequently acknowledged is that global capitalism also produces a growing global workforce that is unevenly integrated into the circuits of production, distribution and consumption on a global level. The present course examines this key issue of uneven development. It explores the relationships between the production of goods, the lives and livelihoods of workers and their communities, and socio-economic development at regional, national and international levels. The course is divided into three sections. The first examines how, from colonial times onwards, global economic integration occurred alongside the production of an increasingly divided global workforce, segmented along the lines of nation, race, gender, income and rights. The second section looks at some of the key trends in the contemporary global labour force, such as the impacts of outsourcing, global commodity chains, flexible labour regimes, informal versus formal sectors, and international migration. The final section critically examines some of the ways by which actors have tried to promote basic labour rights across the global economy: in particular, corporate social responsibility and labour internationalism.
Grading
- Participation 5%
- Seminar presentation 15%
- Term paper 30%
- Midterm exam 20%
- Final exam (take home) 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 students to inform themselves of the content of these policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/teaching.html.
All students are expected to read SFU’s policies concerning academic honesty and student conduct (S 10.01 - S10.04). The policies can be read at this website: www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Shalla, V. & Clement, W. (Eds.). (2007). Work in Tumultuous Times: Critical Perspectives. Montreal and Kingston: McGill-Queens University Press.
ISBN: 978-0773531413
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