International & Comparative Labor (ILRIC)Industrial and Labor Relations

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

ILRIC 2350

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11119 ILRIC 2350   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Doellgast, V

      Friedman, E

      Judd, J

      Kuruvilla, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 3375

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRIC 5375

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17074 ILRIC 3375   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Kuruvilla, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 3380

The course will be thoroughly comparative in order to highlight both the specificity of each country as well as more generalizable dynamics of 21st century development. It will be divided into a number ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 17076 ILRIC 3380   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Friedman, E

      Kuruvilla, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 3547

Do you want to learn the discussion-based case method as taught at the Harvard Business School? Do you want to learn how to write a long research paper? Do you not want to take a final examination? If ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEM 3547GDEV 3547GOVT 3547

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16774 ILRIC 3547   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Katzenstein, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16883 ILRIC 3547   DIS 201

    • M
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16884 ILRIC 3547   DIS 202

    • M
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16885 ILRIC 3547   DIS 203

    • W
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16886 ILRIC 3547   DIS 204

    • W
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16903 ILRIC 3547   DIS 205

    • R
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16904 ILRIC 3547   DIS 206

    • F
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 4330

From a perspective based on comparative political economy, this course examines pressing contemporary issues such as the politics of growing inequality.  We consider conflicts around markets, democracy, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 3303

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 11429 ILRIC 4330   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Turner, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 4340

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: ILRIC 6340

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • Topic: Exercising Global Leadership in the Social Sector

  • 19801 ILRIC 4340   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught by well-renowned, entrepreneur, physician, author and global activist Ramaswami Balasubramaniam (Balu), this course introduces a unique leadership framework adopted by corporations, governments and social activists across the world. Through an interactive case-in-point approach, Balu challenges students to work through past leadership challenges and collectively explore innovative solutions to dynamic problems. This framework teaches to lead adaptively across sectoral, cultural and national boundaries to advance the common good of humanity at large.

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: ILRIC 6340

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • Topic: An Alternative Approach to Sustainable Development

  • 19802 ILRIC 4340   LEC 002

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022
    • Balasubramaniam, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    The predominant and narrow view that development equates to growth in income, expansion of infrastructure and rise in the standard of living is no longer seen as comprehensive or adequate. The World is also coming to terms with the inadequacy of mere economic growth and is struggling to find a development approach that is pragmatic to implement while ensuring sustainability at the same time. This is especially true in a post-covid world as we explore a planet friendly economy. This course is about exploring an alternate development approach that draws lessons and inspiration from success stories across the world. It is built on the capability approach that many development economists are increasingly subscribing to and will help the student understand how building human and social capital will result in economic consequences.

ILRIC 4344

This course examines international labor law in a world economy that is currently struggling to recover from COVID-19. Even before the pandemic, international labor law was strife with tensions. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRIC 6344

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11457 ILRIC 4344   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • LeClercq, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 4360

Globalization is having a significant impact on international disability policy. This course provides an overview of international public policies on disability, focusing on the human rights of people ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11304 ILRIC 4360   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Saleh, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 4367

This course will provide the student with an understanding of both classic and contemporary research and perspectives on migration and mobility, with special attention to how both inform labor market outcomes. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRIC 6367

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17084 ILRIC 4367   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Ivory, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 5375

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRIC 3375

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17075 ILRIC 5375   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Kuruvilla, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 5380

The course will be thoroughly comparative in order to highlight both the specificity of each country as well as more generalizable dynamics of 21st century development. It will be divided into a number ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 17081 ILRIC 5380   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Friedman, E

      Kuruvilla, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 6340

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: ILRIC 4340

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • Topic: Exercising Global Leadership in the Social Sector

  • 11775 ILRIC 6340   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught by well-renowned, entrepreneur, physician, author and global activist Ramaswami Balasubramaniam (Balu), this course introduces a unique leadership framework adopted by corporations, governments and social activists across the world. Through an interactive case-in-point approach, Balu challenges students to work through past leadership challenges and collectively explore innovative solutions to dynamic problems. This framework teaches to lead adaptively across sectoral, cultural and national boundaries to advance the common good of humanity at large.

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: ILRIC 4340

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • Topic: An Alternative Approach to Sustainable Development

  • 19803 ILRIC 6340   LEC 002

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022
    • Balasubramaniam, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    The predominant and narrow view that development equates to growth in income, expansion of infrastructure and rise in the standard of living is no longer seen as comprehensive or adequate. The World is also coming to terms with the inadequacy of mere economic growth and is struggling to find a development approach that is pragmatic to implement while ensuring sustainability at the same time. This is especially true in a post-covid world as we explore a planet friendly economy. This course is about exploring an alternate development approach that draws lessons and inspiration from success stories across the world. It is built on the capability approach that many development economists are increasingly subscribing to and will help the student understand how building human and social capital will result in economic consequences.

ILRIC 6344

This course examines international labor law in a world economy that is currently struggling to recover from COVID-19. Even before the pandemic, international labor law was strife with tensions. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRIC 4344

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11458 ILRIC 6344   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • LeClercq, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 6367

This course will provide the student with an understanding of both classic and contemporary research and perspectives on migration and mobility, with special attention to how both inform labor market outcomes. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRIC 4367

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17085 ILRIC 6367   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Ivory, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 7380

What does it mean to work? What is work, and what are its politics? These are questions that are attuned to both classic issues in political economy and the most recent debates that surround work and its ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17247 ILRIC 7380   SEM 101

    • F
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Besky, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ILRIC 9800

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRLR 9800

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11380 ILRIC 9800   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Yang, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person