CES/HIST 426: FINAL PROJECT:
OPTION C: Labor Website
(updated 9/16/05)
Purpose: To design a website on labor issues. As part of the website you must include photos and a written narrative that is comparable to 10-12 pages.
Topics: There is more flexibility with this option in terms of topics. Some may include: impact of globalization on particular industries, cross-border labor organizing, students organizing against sweatshops, free-trade agreements like NAFTA. It is optional if you want to upload the website on the WSU server.
Web and Library Research: You are expected to include secondary sources, either from class, websites and library that relates to the topic. If applicable, you must make connections to course readings, lectures, discussions and films and videos.
Web Resources: Browse these and other websites for ideas
Before you choose this option.
http://www.lib.washington.edu/subject/History/tm/labor.html
http://depts.washington.edu/civilr/
http://www.publichistory.org/reviews/view_issue.asp?IssueNumber=8