Summer 2018 - SA 362 J100
Society and the Changing Global Division of Labour (S) (4)
Class Number: 1843
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Deborah Dergousoff
ddergous@sfu.ca
Office Hours: Mondays 16:00-17:00
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Prerequisites:
SA 101 or 150 or 201W.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An examination of the social and political implications of the global economy. Topics to be considered include the influence of neo-liberal economics, the decline of the national welfare state, transnational political agencies and public policy, the internationalization of culture, the global labour market, the 'world city' hypothesis, ethnic resurgence and alternatives to these developments.
COURSE DETAILS:
The past few decades have seen changes in the way different stages of the production chain are dispersed across the globe, leading to a new global division of labour. In this course we examine formative approaches to understanding the division of labour and traces them to more current attempts to understand capitalism, globalization and the international division of labor. Central to this course is designing and participating in a World Social Forum simulation through which you will get to explore implications, alternatives and possibilities for social change and new configurations for the global division of labour. The promise and limitations of fair trade and the fashion industry will be examined for their potential to transform the global labour relations in an era of intensified globalization. Creativity and innovation is encouraged in all course work.
Grading
- Midterm 30%
- Analytical reflections (2 x 15%) 30%
- Research panel: group presentation and participation 10%
- Research panel: individual reflection/synthesis of proceedings 30%
NOTES:
Grading: Where a final exam is scheduled and you do not write the exam or withdraw from the course before the deadline date, you will be assigned an N grade. Unless otherwise specified on the course outline, all other graded assignments in this course must be completed for a final grade other than N to be assigned.
Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct Policy: The Department of Sociology and Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic dishonesty and misconduct procedures (S10.01‐ S10.04). Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references, following an instructor-approved citation style. It is the responsibility of students to inform themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Coscione, Marco. (2014). In Defense of Small Producers: The Story of CLAC. Black Pointe, NS: Fernwood Publishing.
ISBN: 978-1552666562
Hoskins, Tanya. (2014). Stitched Up: The Anti-Capitalist Book of Fashion. Black Pointe, NS: Fernwood Publishing.
ISBN: 978-1552666630
Additional readings posted on Canvas or 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