College Seminar (101-7-20)

Topic

That Seventies Show: Politics & Society in the 'Lo

Instructors

Anthony S Chen
847/467-0515
1808 Chicago Ave., Room 105
Anthony S. Chen is Associate Professor of Sociology and Political Science.

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 213: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

"That Seventies Show: Politics and Society in the "Long 1970s" and the Origins of Our Time"

This course explores the idea that the extreme level of political polarization and economic inequality that prevails in our own time can be traced to the conflicts and dilemmas of the "long 1970s." This fall, special attention will be devoted to the role of campus protest. In addition to exploring primary sources from the period, students will read an interdisciplinary selection of monographs, book chapters, and journal articles. Grades will be based on class discussion as well as a combination of short and long writing assignments.

Learning Objectives

This course aims to help students develop their reading, writing, and oral communication skills. It also aims to introduce them to the ways that sociologists and other social scientists think about inequality and polarization. Lastly, it strives to help students develop some basic intuitions for thinking about how certain features of contemporary society may be rooted in the developments and events of the recent past.

Class Materials (Required)

All materials for this course will be made available on Canvas - no purchase necessary.

Class Attributes

WCAS College Seminar