ILRIC 6340

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ILRIC 6340
Special Topics in International and Comparative Labor

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

Devoted to new topics in the field. The specific content and emphasis vary depending upon the interests of the faculty member teaching the course

When Offered Fall, Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: ILRIC 4340

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • Topic: Exercising Global Leadership in the Social Sector

  • 12383 ILRIC 6340   LEC 001

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    • MW Ives Hall 111
    • Oct 11 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Balasubramaniam, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught by well-renowned, entrepreneur, physician, author and global activist Ramaswami Balasubramaniam (Balu), this course introduces a unique leadership framework adopted by corporations, governments and social activists across the world. Through an interactive case-in-point approach, Balu challenges students to work through past leadership challenges and collectively explore innovative solutions to dynamic problems. This framework teaches to lead adaptively across sectoral, cultural and national boundaries to advance the common good of humanity at large.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: ILRIC 4340

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • Topic: An Alternative Approach to Sustainable Development

  • 12513 ILRIC 6340   LEC 002

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    • MW Ives Hall 111
    • Oct 11 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Balasubramaniam, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    The predominant and narrow view that development equates to growth in income, expansion of infrastructure and rise in the standard of living is no longer seen as comprehensive or adequate. The World is also coming to terms with the inadequacy of mere economic growth and is struggling to find a development approach that is pragmatic to implement while ensuring sustainability at the same time. This is especially true in a post-covid world as we explore a planet friendly economy. This course is about exploring an alternate development approach that draws lessons and inspiration from success stories across the world. It is built on the capability approach that many development economists are increasingly subscribing to and will help the student understand how building human and social capital will result in economic consequences.