Listed in: American Studies, as AMST-302 | Anthropology and Sociology, as SOCI-302
Leah C. Schmalzbauer (Section 01)
(Offered as AMST 302 and SOCI 302.) This course is an in-depth exploration of the increasing global interconnectedness of economic, political, and social processes, what many have come to call “globalization.” We begin by developing a sociological critique of the relationship between inequality, post-World War II global capitalism, and the neoliberal ideology that underlies it. We do this through study of the major institutions and actors that endorse and perpetuate global capitalism. We then explore case studies which critically examine how contemporary globalization is playing out in daily life via experiences of labor, consumption, family and community. We dedicate the last part of the course to investigating diverse examples of grassroots resistance to the current capitalist order. As we strive to achieve a complex analysis of globalization, we will be challenged to grapple seriously with issues of power and social justice and to reflect on our own social positions within an increasingly intricate global web. In accordance, we will focus throughout the course on how intersections of race, class, gender and citizenship influence the human experience of globalization.
Limited to 20 students. Fall semester. Professor Schmalzbauer.
Section 01
Tu 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM CONV 308
Th 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM CONV 308
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Brief History of Neoliberalism | Harvey | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| Brewing Justice: Fair Trade Coffee, Sustainability, and Survival | Jaffee | Available as e-book @ Frost Library | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| Discourse on Colonialism | Cesaire | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Paul Farmer | Kidder | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| True Wealth | Schor | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.