Unit 4: The Politics of "Freedom"
(Neoliberalism, 1980-Today)
Week 12: “Cold War and Local Activism” March 26 & 28
Tuesday: Lecture on the Cold War.
Discussion of:
Text: Zinn, “Vietnam” from People’s History of the United States
Thursday:
Time-Machine Millionaire "Agent Orange vs JEDI"
**Assignment Due Date: The time has arrived to watch the final documentary: "Shock Doctrine" by Naomi Klein. The 2pg writeup (follow the instructions on the syllabus) is due: April 14.
Week 13: "New Republicans, New Democrats" April 2 & 4
Tuesday:
Lecture: Neoliberal Autobiography, part 1: #Deregulation #Thinktanks
Discussion of:
David Harvey "A Brief History of Neoliberalism," (listen to all five parts).
Thursday:
Neoliberal Autobiography, part 2: #liberalizingtrade #antiunion
In-Class Debate: NAFTA, Benefits vs Consequences
ADVANTAGES: https://www.thebalance.com/advantages-of-nafta-3306271
CONSEQUENCES: https://www.thebalance.com/disadvantages-of-nafta-3306273
Week 14: April 9 & 11
Tuesday: Class Cancelled
Thursday:
Neoliberal Diets and Commoditiies: #Hypercommodification
Discussion:
Otero, "The Neoliberal Diet"
Otero, Q&A with author.
Week 15: "Politics in the 21st Century" April 16 & 18
Tuesday: Matthew Crawford "Attentional Commons"
Thursday: "Hope and Action in the Neoliberal World" #buycott
Q&A on Final-Exam Discussion and Final Essays.