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POLS 358 Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Capitalism Units: 3.00
Selected topics in the critique of capitalism, e.g. Marxism, democracy, the environment, globalization, employment and popular culture.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 3 or above and 6.0 units of POLS at the 200-level or above and a minimum GPA of 2.00 on all units in POLS) or permission of the Department.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Learn what defines capitalism as a mode of production.
- Understand some of the historical and geographical changes in capitalisms development.
- Become familiar with a range of critical perspectives on capitalism (e.g., Marx, Lukacs, Luxemburg, Gramsci, Polanyi, Keynes, Critical Theory, Anti-racism, Socialist Feminism, Indigenous Anti-Capitalism).
- Analyze, compare, and contrast this range of critical perspectives.
- Consider the contribution of capitalism (according to these perspectives) to social and political problems and concerns.
- Develop stronger reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.