Spring 2017  |  CSCL 3405 Section 001: Marx for Today (69256)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, East Bank
Wulling Hall 220
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Course Catalog Description:
This course provides students with an introduction to Marxist theory, with particular attention to its relevance for the contemporary world. The first half of the course will focus on Marx's writings, and the second half will turn to a range of applications and case studies. Among the many topics to be considered include topics like labour, production, consumption, primitive accumulation, the commodity, surplus value, the falling rate of profit, rent, crisis, money, imperialism, ideology, fetishism, finance capital, neoliberalism and debt. Students will be required to take two exams, in addition to completing a final paper. It is a discussion-based course, and active participation, close reading, and analytical writing will be expected.
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
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