Commodities and Addiction
SISP 243
Fall 2021
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01
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This course will examine several commodities that have often been described as addictive. We will use a case study approach and focus on the following substances: tobacco, sugar, opiates, and alcohol. We will also consider the history of the concepts of addiction and addiction treatment. The course will be largely focused on United States history but will also consider the global history of the production of these substances and the development of global consumer markets. Some of the subjects that we will discuss include colonization, slavery, agricultural and environmental history, advertising, public health, and criminalization of substance use. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SISP |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (HRAD-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings may include selections from Marcy Norton, Sarah Milov, Allan Brandt, Sidney Mintz, Richard Dunn, Anthony Hatch, David Courtwright, Eric Schneider, Lisa McGirr, Claire Clark, Caroline Acker, and others.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Attendance and participation, two 3-4 page papers, one longer final paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Shibley,Natalie Times: ...W... 07:10PM-10:00PM; Location: ALLB103; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 7 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 7 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 22 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 18 |
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