Spring 2018 - SA 302W J100

Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism (SA) (4)

Class Number: 6998

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Instructor:

    Deborah Dergousoff
    ddergous@sfu.ca
    Office Hours: Mondays, 16:00-17:00, or by appointment

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the political economy and culture of capitalism in relation to global problems. Case studies may focus on issues of population, famine, disease, poverty, environmental destruction, social inequality, and nation-state violence. Resistance, rebellion and social movements in response to these problems also will be addressed. Students who took SA 294 in 03-1, 04-1 and 04-2 may not take SA 302 for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Social Sci.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course explores a broad range of themes related to global problems and solutions to them. What is globalization? What forces drive economic globalization? What is the relationship between international political economy and the culture of capitalism? Are there alternatives to organizing social and economic life inside or outside the market? This course aims to build understanding about global capitalism and issues of inequality and alienation in capitalist market economies. Central to this course is designing and participating in a World Summit on Global Problems project in which you will bring together an understanding of Indigenous approaches to conceptualizing crisis with that of co-operatives to understand alternatives for ‘global problems’ reform. This is a writing intensive course. Feedback on written assignments will help you develop good critical thinking and writing skills. Creativity and innovation is encouraged in all course work.

Grading

  • Chapter annotations (2 x 10%) and peer reviews (5%) 25%
  • Analytical reflections (2 x 15%) 30%
  • Group role play - group presentation and participation 10%
  • Individual reflection/synthesis of proceedings 35%

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 a 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:

Richard Atleo (2011). Principles of Tsawalk: An Indigenous Approach to Global Crisis. Vancouver: UBC Press.
ISBN: 978-0774821278

Roy Smith (2017). International Political Economy in the 21st Century, 2nd ed. New York: Routledge.
ISBN: 978-1138808409

Tom Webb (2016). From Corporate Globalization to Global Co-operation: We Owe it to Our Grandchildren. Blackpoint, NS: Fernwood Publishing.
ISBN: 978-1552668726

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

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS