Fall 2018 - SA 351 D100
Classical Marxist Thought (S) (4)
Class Number: 2192
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
BurnabySep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Gary Teeple
teeple@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4734
Office: AQ 5064
Office Hours: TU/TH 09:30-10:20 or by appointment
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Prerequisites:
SA 250.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A detailed study of classical Marxist social thought.
COURSE DETAILS:
The study of Volume One of Marx's Capital is the sole objective of the course. Without question, it is one of the most influential and studied texts in modern times. It has been central to the world's socialist revolutions and to the continuously developing critique of modern life. Since it was first published in 1867, the text has been maligned, dismissed or ignored by supporters of the status quo, but it has also inspired and guided the activities of numerous political parties, trade unions, and social and revolutionary movements. It remains a constant and central reference point for much that is written in the social sciences, including economics, and for movements of social change. Further rationale is hardly required for this concentrated study of Capital.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
By the end of this course, students will have:
- Studied one of the most influential and debated of modern texts,
- Analyzed many of the key arguments/ideas that define the work of Marx,
- Begun to understand the hegemonic ideology of everyday life, i.e., to think critically,
- Encountered concepts that are layered and interrelated, rather than one-dimensional,isolated, and empirically descriptive,
- Been introduced to the meaning of dialectical motion with respect to the capitalist mode of production,
- Followed one long argument over many hundreds of pages, over an entire semester, advancing their ability to reason and their appreciation of the power of logic in making an argument.
Grading
- Answers to guide questions 20%
- Midterm paper 30%
- Term essay 50%
NOTES:
Grading: Where a final exam is scheduled and you do not write the exam or withdraw from the course before the deadline date, you will be assigned an N grade. Unless otherwise specified on the course outline, all other graded assignments in this course must be completed for a final grade other than N to be assigned.
Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct Policy: The Department of Sociology and Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic dishonesty and misconduct procedures (S10.01‐S10.04). Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references, following an instructor-approved citation style. It is the responsibility of students to inform themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Marx, K. Capital: Volume One: A Critique of Political Economy. Toronto: Penguin Classics. (Introduction by Ernest Mandel; translated by Ben Fowkes)
ISBN: 978-0-140445688
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
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