<p>(Formerly numbered Labor and Workplace Studies 177.) Seminar, three hours. Exploration of role of spirituality and mindfulness practice in labor and immigrant rights movements. Focus on teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Thich Nhat Hanh, and other spiritual leaders. Uses specific case studies and workshop experiences. Includes videos and guest lectures by scholars and activists who integrate their spirituality into their daily work. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Labor Studies

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

Labor studies encompasses study of the sociocultural economic, legal policy, and political forces that shape the lives of working people, labor markets, employment practices, and social movements seeking greater economic equity.

General Catalog

Spirituality, Mindfulness, Self-Care, and Social Justice

LBRSTD177

4 units