Critical Theory
GOVT 352
Spring 2007
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01
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This course investigates the development of a particular school of 20th century social theory known as critical theory. Influenced by Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche and Freud, the critical theorists sought to move beyond standard class-based approaches in social analysis to investigate the unique challenges posed by capitalism, modern bureaucracy and mass politics. We will read the works of Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, Walter Benjamin, Herbert Marcuse and Jurgen Habermas, among others. The course will consider the strengths and limitations of critical theory by looking at feminist, postmodernist and liberal critiques. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (GOVT)(GOVT-Theory) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Horkheimer and Adorno, DIALECTIC OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Marcuse, ONE DIMENSIONAL MAN
Bronner and Kellner, CRITICAL THEORY AND SOCIETY: A READER
Arato and Gebhardt , THE ESSENTIAL FRANKFURT SCHOOL READER
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Examinations and Assignments:
2 short papers, 1 long paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Modern and/or contemporary theory are strongly recommended, but not required |
| Instructor(s): Verdeja,Ernesto Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: PAC136; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 7 | | |
| Seats Available: 9 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: X | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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