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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:

  1. Learn what defines capitalism as a mode of production.
  2. Understand some of the historical and geographical changes in capitalisms development.
  3. 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).
  4. Analyze, compare, and contrast this range of critical perspectives.
  5. Consider the contribution of capitalism (according to these perspectives) to social and political problems and concerns.
  6. Develop stronger reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.