 | LABOUR STUDIES: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
54-100. Labour and Social Movements in Canadian Society
An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of labour and social movements, focussing on their efforts to address the needs of workers, women, gays and lesbians, social and ethnic minorities, students, and the poor.
54-105. Working for a Living
This course uses the students' own experiences of work to examine the economic, social, and psychological significance of paid and unpaid work in Canadian society, the tasks and values assigned to various kinds of work, and the relationship between work and living standards.
54-200. Labour and State
An interdisciplinary examination of the relationship between the state, law, and labour unions. This course examines the role of the state and labour law in shaping and mediating the relationship between labour and employers. The impact of laws in labour relations, employment standards, workers' compensation, human rights, and occupational health and safety are examined.
54-204. Worker Health and Safety
An interdisciplinary examination of the political, legal, social, and economic aspects of occupational health and safety. This course covers the history of health and safety within industrial, office, and rural contexts in Canada and other parts of the world.
54-310. Special Topics
Topics may vary from term to term; consult with a Labour Studies advisor for details.
54-327. Social Movements
An examination of theories and case studies of world revolutions, class struggles, and various social movements, such as the feminist, gay and lesbian, labour, native, ecological, and other movements. (Also offered as Sociology 48-327.) (Prerequisites: any two of 48-101, 48-102, 49-111, 49-112, or 54-100.)
54-401. Practicum in Labour Studies
This course offers students the opportunity to apply their academic studies within labour organization settings or other community organizational contexts. Students will be able to learn about the day-to-day operation and structure of a selected organization through observation of, and discussion with, staff, executive members, and activists. Students will be assigned a major project to carry out for the organization under the supervision of the course instructor and an on-site practicum supervisor. A minimum of three hours per week is required on-site, along with additional time to complete the project. Students will also be expected to meet regularly with the course instructor and to provide oral and written reports on their experiences during the term. |