|
First-Year Courses in RC Social ScienceThis page was created at 12:27 PM on Thu, Oct 4, 2001. Fall Academic Term, 2001 (September 5 - December 21)Open courses in RC Social Science Wolverine Access Subject listing for RCSSCI Fall Term '01Time Schedule for RC Social Science. RCSSCI 220 / SOC 220. Political Economy.Section 001.Instructor(s): Frank W Thompson (fthom@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (SS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/rcssci/220/001.nsf The course explores human society from an interdisciplinary social scientific perspective anchored in political economic analysis. The primary focus in on modern capitalism, especially as it has developed in the United States. The contributions of a wide range of social analysis are examined with an emphasis on recent work. Historical and theoretical points are considered in close relation to current affairs and to potential feasible alternatives to prevailing social relations. Students are encouraged to explore their own interests and ideas about policies and institutions as well as to develop their capacities for social analysis. Written work consists of a take-home midterm, a final examination, and a term paper on some political economic topic. The course provides extensive opportunities for discussion.
RCSSCI 290. Social Science Basic Seminar.Section 001.Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (Excl). No Description Provided Check Times, Location, and Availability This page was created at 12:27 PM on Thu, Oct 4, 2001.
University of Michigan | College of LS&A | Student Academic Affairs | This page maintained by LS&A Academic Information and Publications, 1228 Angell Hall Copyright © 2001 The Regents of the University of Michigan, Trademarks of the University of Michigan may not be electronically or otherwise altered or separated from this document or used for any non-University purpose. |
