PLTC S25 - Labor,Class,Community Action

Institution:

Bates College

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Description:

Students practice using class as an organizing principle in political theory. The course emphasizes analysis and evaluation of arguments that relate class to problems of labor organization and community action. Readings include selections from the classics (such as Marx and Weber) as well as recent theoretical work that pays close attention to gender and race. Projects may focus on local community organization, the politics of labor in the United States, or international labor movements. Recommended background: Politics 191. Not open to students who have received credit for Political Science s25. Enrollment limited to 20. W. Corlett.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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