RELS 26935 - Just Work

Course Credit: 1.25
JUST WORK An exploration of work with a focus on what makes work meaningful and what makes it dehumanizing. Also a discussion of how we assign values and monetary compensation to various forms of work. Why is it that some of the hardest and most dangerous work is not socially valued or well compensated. There is an experiential learning component as all students will work three to four hours a week in housekeeping, grounds or food service. Alternate Years. [R]