2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

,238 LABOURSTUDIESLABOUR STUDIESWEB ADDRESS:http://socserv.mcmaster.ca/labourstudies/Kenneth ,Taylor Hall, Room 717Ext. 24692'Fa~ultyas of January 15,: 2005,; DirectorCharlotte c YatesProfessorsWayne Lewchukl(£conomics) B.A., M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. :(Cambridge)Charlotte A. B. Yatesl(Political Science) B.A. (Winnipeg), M.A.(Queen's), Ph;D. (Ca~/eton) ,Associate Professors, 'RobertH. Storeyl(S.ociology) B.A. (Toronto),M.A. (Dalhousie),Ph.D~(Toronto) , ,Donald M. Wells/ (Politioal Science) B.A. (Western Ontario), M.A. (Brit- 'I ish Columbia), Ph.D. (Toron?o),' Assistant Professors ', ' ,Donna Baines/(SocJal Work)B.S.W. ((;a/gary), M.S.W.(Carleton); Ph.D.(Toronto) , ; ,.Greg McElUgott/(Politica/ Science) B.A.,M.A. (CarletQn), Ph.D. (York), Stephanie Hoss/B.A.,' M.A.(Catleton) IAS,societe Members, ', Patricia M. ':Daehzer/(Social Work) B.A., B.S.W. (York), M.S.W., Ph.D. '(Toronto) , ,RobertJ. O'Brienl(P()litical Science) B:A. (Carleton), M.Sc. (London),,Ph.D. (York) , ,Joseph B. Rose/(Commerce) B.B.A. (Adelphi), M.B.A. (California), Ph.D.(SUNY-Buffalo)/(Industrial Relations)'Pamela su'giman/(Sociology) B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toromo)Note:The following course~may be. taken for eleCtive, credit' by qualified stu-,dents, registered in any program; however" enrolment for such studentsis limited and permissi,on oithe instructor is ,required.LABR ST 2A03 Unions " ,LABR ST 2C03 Theoretical Foundations of the Labour MovementLABR ST 2D03' 'Different Labours, Different VoicesLA~R ST 3A03' Economics of Labour ,Market IssuesLABR ST 3C03 Labour Law and Policy, LABRST 3D03' Occupational Health and SafetyLABR ST 3E03 Women, Work and Unionism':.' ,LABR ST 3F03 Selected Topics in' Labour StudiesLABR ST 3G03 Economic Restructuring and Work 'OrganizationLABH ST 3W03, , Technologies at Work: Past, Present, FutureThe Honours B:A. Program and the B.A. Program in Labour Studiesare supervised and I coordinated by an interdisciplinary, Labour StudiesCommittee. ' - ,Labour Studies CommitteeChairCharlott~ Yates(Labour Studies/Politica{ Science)Donna Baines (Labour Studies/Social Work)Wayne LeWchukEconomics/Labour StudiesGreg McElligott (Labour Studies/Political Science)Stephanie Ross(Labour Studies)Robert Storey (Labour Studies/Sociology)Donald Wells (Labour Studies/Political Science)CoursesIf no prerequisite'is listed, the course is open.LABR ST 1 A03 AN INTRODUCTION TO THECANADIAN LABOUR MOVEMENTAn examination of the' impact oLeconomic, social, cultural and politicalfactors on the historical evoluti'on, structure and actions of the Canadianworking class and labour movementLectures and discussions; one termLABR ST1Z03 WORK, WORKERS'AND UNIONSIN A GLOBAL ECONOMYAn introduction to. major issues in the field of Labour Studie.s. Topics willinclude the" nature of work, technology, occupational', health and safety,'labour-management relations and the role, of government in a global context.Lectures and piscussion; one term.', 'Antirequisite: LABR ST 1 AA3LABR ST2A03 UNIONSExamir:Jes unions' structure; internal decisionmakin.g and,economic, po~litical and social environment. Students explore colleCtive bargaining,political action, union, democracy, diversity and renewal by simulatinginte'rnal' union life and participating in a,union convention.Lecture and group worklsimul~tion; one term. ..Prerequisite: Registration in a Labour. Studies program or permission ofthe instructorAntirequisite:LABR $T 2A06LABR ST 2B03 SOCIAL WELFAREi:. " . ;GENERAL INTRODUCTIONPurpose, values underlying development of social welfare programs;Canada's social 'security system, in hist9rical perspective.· ,Lectures and discussiol'l; .one termprerequisite: Registration ina Labour Studies programCross-list' SOC WORK 2B03 , 'Students in, a Labour Studies program must register, for this course asLABR ST 2B03; , 'This course· is administered by the School of Social Wor/(;LABR ST 2BB3SOCIAL WELFARE: ANTI-OPPRESSIVEPOLICIES AND PRACTICES IN SOCIAL WORKEploration and analysis of systematic patterns of oppression, their, relationshhips to social policies and practice and the, implications forsocial work through a variety of instruction including experientialexercises.Topics could includ: race, genqer,' disability, sexual orientation. ,Exercises, lectures aDd discussion; one term' ' , .Prerequisite: Registration in a Labour Studies' ProgramCorequisite: Must be taken in the same academic session as LASH 8T 2803 ,Cross'-list: SOC WORK 2BB3 " " " "Students in a Labour Studies program must registerfor this course asLABR ST 2BB3. , "This course, is administered by the School of Social Work. 'LABR ST 2C03', THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS '" OFTHE LABOUR MOVEMEN1 _An examination 'of political, sociological' and economIc 'explanations of. labour behaviour.in industrial society. The focus wilJ'be on attempts toexplain why labour has tended to ,organize as well as, th'e differentstrategies which labour has pursued to achieve its goals.Lectures and discussion; one term . 'Prerequisite: Registration in a Labour Studies program or permiSSion of',the instructor . 1 " '\ " • ,Antirequisite: LABR ST 1 B03, LABR ST 2D03 , DIFFERENT LABOURS,DIFFERENT VOICES .An Qverviewof the ways in which people's changing experiences ofwork 'are shaped bygender, race, class and culture, in Canada and, thewide~ glob(~l1 context. 'Lectures and discussion; one termPrerequisite: Registration in a Labour Studies program or permisS1ion of'the instructorLABR ST2G03 LABOURANDGLOBALIZATIONAn examination of key themes in the politicalecbnomy of contemporary'globalization' with particular em(Dhasis on implications for worklife, workingclass politics and democracy. An introduction to major' internationaleconomic instijutions and processes' associated with globalization. andemergif!g forms ,of labour internationalism that contest globalization.Lectures and discussion; one terms 'Prerequisite: LABR ST 1 l03,'Enrolment is limited. Priority is given, to students registered in a Labour, Studies program.LABR ST 3A03 ECONOMICS OFLABOURMARKET ISSUESThis courSe applies economic analysis, tc) issues of importance iri the .labour market Topics vary and may ihclude: women in the CanadianI,abour m'arket; discrimination in hiring and promotion; unemployment; jobloss and workplace cl9sing;, work sharing. ' ,, Prerequisite: ECON 1 A06, or both ECON 1 B03 and ,1 BB3 and registration,in, a Labour Studies program; or permission of the instructorCross~list ECON 2A03This course is administered by the, Department 'of Economics.