Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2024-2025
HUMA 135 - WHAT IS CAPITALISM?
Long Title: WHAT IS CAPITALISM?
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: The question of what capitalism is, and why we have it, is on the global political agenda. Debate is driven by concerns about greed, efficiency, inequality, freedom, and the environment. But what is capitalism? When did it start? How does it work? Does it foster oppressions such as racisms and patriarchies, or undermine them? Are there alternatives to capitalism? This course explores these questions.