International & Comparative Labor (ILRIC)Industrial and Labor Relations
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.
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Classes
ILRIC 2350
Course Description
Provides an introduction to how globalization is changing the nature of work, labor, and capital. It examines both contemporary and historical debates about globalization, but also covers a number ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Ives Hall 115
Instructors
Applegate, R
Batt, R
Gleeson, S
Kuruvilla, S
ILRIC 2370
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the challenges and benefits of employee involvement in decision-making at work. We will compare and contrast different models, including worker-owned cooperatives, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Ives Hall 108
Instructors
Doellgast, V
ILRIC 3342
Course Description
Examines workplace health and safety in an international context using internationally accepted human rights principles as standards for judgment. The class will focus on workers who are at increased risk ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Ives Hall 111
Instructors
Gross, J
ILRIC 3375
Course Description
This course focuses on the evolution, current trajectories, and methods to improve labor practices in global supply chains. We will examine the key issue of why, after 25 years of corporate efforts and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRIC 5375
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Ives Hall 109
Instructors
Kuruvilla, S
ILRIC 4340
Course Description
Devoted to new topics in the field. The specific content and emphasis vary depending upon the interests of the faculty member teaching the course. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Labor, the State, & the Crisis of Capitalism in Eu
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Ives Hall 103
Instructors
Greer, I
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Additional Information
This course is an introduction to the political economy of contemporary Europe. We will learn about evolving relations between labor, capital and the state on the continent that was the birthplace of capitalism. Four questions will structure the discussion. What defines capitalism and distinguishes it from alternative systems? Is there a European capitalism that differs from American capitalism? Why does capitalism undergo crises? How does it manage to survive?
ILRIC 5300
Course Description
This course examines outsourcing decisions from a human resources perspective, and the human resource implications of managing workers in increasingly networked organizations. Outsourcing, offshoring, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Ives Hall 108
Instructors
Doellgast, V
ILRIC 5375
Course Description
This course focuses on the evolution, current trajectories, and methods to improve labor practices in global supply chains. We will examine the key issue of why, after 25 years of corporate efforts and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRIC 3375
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Ives Hall 109
Instructors
Kuruvilla, S
ILRIC 5515
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Additional Information
Taught in Dublin, Ireland.
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ILRIC 6350
Course Description
The course covers three major topics: labor markets in the developing world, distribution and development: theory and evidence, and policies to deal with these issues. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Ives Hall 109
Instructors
Campbell, D
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Additional Information
ILRIC 6350 is open to undergraduate students who have completed ILRLE 2400 or ECON 3030.
ILRIC 9800
Course Description
Provides a forum for the presentation of current research being undertaken by faculty members and graduate students in the Department of International and Comparative Labor, and by invited guests. All ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRLR 9800
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Ives Hall 103
Instructors
Litwin, A