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Implementation of an Introductory college

course/curriculum: globalization and labor

in textiles

stacey skold, graduate student, and wendy weiss, professor, textiles, clothing and design department,
university of nebraska, usa
stacey skold [email protected] and wendy weiss [email protected]

1. Level UG, PG


2. Pre-requisite knowledge required by educators D. Specific knowledge required: General understanding
   of the issues related to globalization and the textile
   industry, which can be obtained via the assigned
   readings


3. Pre-requisite knowledge required by students C. Some knowledge of discipline required


4. Number of students Any number


5. Length of time required One semester


6. Type of activity Course outlines and learning goals, Discussion and
   debate, Practical


7. Discipline Cross-curricular, Design


8. Topics covered Campaigns, Companies, Corporate social responsibility,
   Ethical initiatives / brands, Globalisation, Supply chains,
   Trade, Working conditions

oBjEctIVEs / lEarnIng outcoMEs

• Gain insight into global issues in relation to how garments are manufactured and the experiences of the people who
  make the clothes we wear.


• Express resulting views and opinions by creating artwork/a group installation.


• Learn aspects of exhibition development and management.

cross-currIcular