GLBL ST 88S

Political Economy of American Empire

Description: Seminar, one hour. Focus on political, economic, and sociological study of history of U.S. as empire. Through political lens, study of policies that U.S. used to subjugate key groups such as African Americans, native peoples, and migrants. From economic perspective, exploration of how history enabled economic rise of America alongside domestic and global inequality. In sociological approach, examination of how this history has shaped the social fabric of America and created tensions and deep national wounds yet to be addressed. Study extends from original colonization of North America to modern day legacy of mass incarceration and exploitation of migrant workers. P/NP grading. Facilitated by Katia Arami, with Shaina S. Potts as faculty mentor.

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