Labor Studies | Images of Labor Through Film
L290 | 5485 | Ashby
Three credit hours; This class is also offered as LSTU
L390/Section 5491; 5:30-9:00 PM Thursday; Student Building
150. This class meets Aug. 31-Nov. 16 with HIST A200. The
class will view and discuss labor-oriented Hollywood films,
including Norma Rae, Hoffa, Matewan, On the Waterfront,
Silkwood, Nine to Five, Grapes of Wrath, Salt of the Earth,
and Roger and Me. Each class session runs 3 1/2 hours, and
the class runs for a shortened twelve sessions. An
extensive course packet will be available that puts the
films in historical perspective for class discussion.