GC 201 THEMATIC INQUIRY

The first half of the course introduces students to global capitalism as a historical and theoretical field of study, as well as an arena of contestation and engagement. Topics include theories of capitalism, imperialism, colonialism, communism, forms of resistance, neoliberalism, globalization, urbanization, reparations, restorative justice, and the future of capitalism. In the second half of the course, students will develop an animating question, plan their Curricular Itinerary, create a plan for their Global/Local Engagement, and devise some preliminary ideas for the Senior Reflection.