History 400 - American Labor History

This course looks at the changing nature of work, the rise of labor unions, class culture, the articulation of capitalism, the impact of industrialization, and the emergence of a global and postindustrial economy. It's major focus will be on the period from 1870 to the present, with a heavy emphasis on the political and social intersections of ethnicity, race, gender, and social class.

Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only.