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Marxism and Criticism
ENGL292 SP
In this course we will begin by reading Marx's Capital. We will then read Lukacs, Adorno and Harkheimer, Benjamin, Barthes, Althusser, Jameson, and Goux to study some of the critical theories for the analysis of culture
that Marxism has produced.
MAJOR READINGS
Marx, CAPITAL v. I Lukacs, REALISM IN OUR TIME Benjamin, ILLUMINATIONS Adorno and Harkheimer, DIALECTIC OF ENLIGHTENMENT Barthes, MYTHOLOGIES Althusser, READING CAPITAL Jameson, POST-MODERNISM, OR THE
CULTURAL LOGIC OF LATE CAPITALISM Goux,
SYMBOLIC ECONOMIES AFTER MARX AND FREUD
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly short papers; a 10-15 page final paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This is a seminar in which all will be expected to participate. The reading will be demanding. Admission by permission of the instructor: previous work with theories of representations and culture will be a plus, as
will a cogent explanation of your
interest in the course. Come to my office at the beginning of preregistration to pick up an application form. This course counts toward the department's Theory requirement. Unless preregistered students attend the
first class meeting or communicate
directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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