ILRGL 1100

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ILRGL 1100
Introduction to U.S. Labor History

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Introductory survey covering the major changes in the nature of work, the workforce, and the institutions involved in industrial relations from the late 19th century to the present.


Enrollment Priority Priority given to: ILR first-years and sophomores.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will develop a firm understanding of some of the major historical themes and general discourses shaping U.S. labor relations throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
  • Students will learn to examine the sources and consequences of change in labor relations over time within the context of the broader patterns and issues of American political, social and economic history.
  • Students will learn to think about work, class, and the economy as fluid concepts that are shaped by diverse perspectives and interests, and influenced by race, gender, and national identity.
  • Students will learn to evaluate the evolving actions of workers, labor unions, employers, and the American public to establish government policies for regulating labor relations.
  • Students will develop key methodological and analytical tools for historical research and writing in a clear and critical manner.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14142 ILRGL 1100   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Nagaraja, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: sophomore and first-year Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) students during pre-enrollment. Remaining seats will open to all undergraduates during the add period. Block-enrolled ILR juniors and seniors may not edit or drop this requirement.
    ILR students must meet with an advisor in the Office of Student Services to request permission to drop after the add deadline.

  • 14145 ILRGL 1100   DIS 201

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14146 ILRGL 1100   DIS 202

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14147 ILRGL 1100   DIS 203

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14143 ILRGL 1100   LEC 002

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Modica, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: sophomore and first-year Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) students during pre-enrollment. Remaining seats will open to all undergraduates during the add period. Block-enrolled ILR juniors and seniors may not edit or drop this requirement.
    ILR students must meet with an advisor in the Office of Student Services to request permission to drop after the add deadline.

  • 14148 ILRGL 1100   DIS 204

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14149 ILRGL 1100   DIS 205

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    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14150 ILRGL 1100   DIS 206

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14144 ILRGL 1100   LEC 003

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Modica, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: sophomore and first-year Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) students during pre-enrollment. Remaining seats will open to all undergraduates during the add period. Block-enrolled ILR juniors and seniors may not edit or drop this requirement.
    ILR students must meet with an advisor in the Office of Student Services to request permission to drop after the add deadline.

  • 14151 ILRGL 1100   DIS 207

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14152 ILRGL 1100   DIS 208

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14153 ILRGL 1100   DIS 209

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person