*L290 and L390 classes have variable titles; more than one of these
topics classes may be taken for credit. Students may register for
either L290 or L390. Additional work assignments, such as residency,
homework, or exam questions, are required in L390 sections.

1 cr., CH001. Class meets Wednesday, 5:45-8:25 pm, November 5, 12,
19, December 3 and 10.  A revitalized student movement on 200 college
campuses, including IU Bloomington, is bringing the issue of
sweatshops to the forefront of national debate.  The course will
discuss what a “sweatshop” is; look at sweatshops in the context of
the changing global economy; analyze the factors behind the growth of
sweatshops in the US and globally; debate US government and corporate
policies; and examine the rise of the new anti-sweatshop movement.