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Johns Hopkins University | AS.230.361

Slavery and Capitalism

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.27)

This course offers a critical survey of the historical and theoretical relationship between capitalism and slavery. We will read foundational texts by Max Weber, Karl Marx, W.E.B. Du Bois, Loïc Wacquant, Michael Walzer, Ellen Meiksins Wood, Fernand Braudel, Immanuel Wallerstein, Walter Johnson, Jonathan Levy, Edward Baptist, and Sven Beckert to explore how the origins, development, and crises of capitalism can be understood in relation to racialization. While this course primarily focuses on the history of capitalism and race in the United States, it will also engage with global history and theory of capitalism.

Fall 2013

(4.44)

Spring 2015

(4.1)

Fall 2013

Professor: Timothy Nelson

(4.44)

Students praised this class for offering a unique perspective on modern life. Some students thought the class was more writing intensive than they expected. Other students lamented that despite the class’ smal size, the class didn’t include enough class discussion on topics. Suggestions for improvement included adding more interactivity to the class either by increasing the amount of class discussions or by focusing less on theories and more on actual examples or class activities. Prospective students should know that students found it to be an “amazing” course that taught students about themselves and society.

Spring 2015

Professor: Timothy Nelson

(4.1)

The best aspects of this course were the manageable workload and the thought provoking material. Some students felt frustrated that there were not consistent opportunities to ask questions and participate during class. The assignment load was heavy and feedback was not returned to students in a timely manner. This course could be improved by al owing students to engage in class discussion and returning graded assignments in a timelier manner. Prospective students should know that this class was very theoretical and it was necessary to keep up with the readings and participate in class.

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15:00 - 16:15