LBST 140 - Labor in the Movies

3 Credits.

Explores the depiction of workers in popular dramatic movies. Students develop the skill of “active watching” and analyze movies in which unionism is a central theme, as well as movies in which individual workers try to change their lives. The class discusses the risks and rewards of organizing as viewed through the lens of commercial movies. Movies which emphasize issues of race, gender, and ethnicity receive special attention. Courses offered less than one a year.

Prerequisite(s): RDNG 52 or ESOL 54 and ENGL 52