IFCO 5055 - History of Capitalism in the United States
IFCO 5055 · Semestre d'automne 2026-2027
- Langue d'enseignement
- English
- Type d'enseignement
- Cours magistral
- Nombre d'heures
- 24
- Crédits
- 4
Informations
Descriptif
The aim of this course is to provide students an introduction to the history of capitalism in the modern United States. The course will begin by considering the notion of “capitalism,” as a perspective on the past and present of the United States. It will then proceed to survey the “rise” of capitalism in North America; Populism; Fordism; the Great Depression and the New Deal; the character of post-WWII US global hegemony; post-1980 financialization and neoliberalism; Trumpism; the current and future trajectory of US capitalism and its relationship to the wider world. Throughout, the course will use capitalism as a means of achieving a broad historical perspective on the United States, spanning economy, politics, culture, society, environment, and more.
Pré-requis
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Format pédagogique
The course will consist of lectures, with time for student interaction and questioning.
Mode de validation
The class will consist of an on-site midterm exam (40%) and an on-site final exam (60%).
Lectures
Lectures principales 5
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Claudia Goldin, “The Quiet Revolution that Transformed Women’s Employment, Education, and Family” American Economic Review (2006)
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Henry Ford, My Life and Work (1929)
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Jeffrey Eugenides, “The Great Experiment” (2011)
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Lorena Hickock, Reports on the Great Depression (1935)
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Studs Terkel, Working (1974)
Unités pédagogiques
| N° d'UP | Type d'UP | Unités pédagogiques | Enseignants | Nombre d'heures | Crédits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18025 | Cours magistral | History of Capitalism in the United States | Jonathan LEVY, Giulio PIUMELLI | 24 | 4 |
| 18670 | — | TA History of Capitalism in US | — | 16 | — |
| 20913 | Teaching assistant | TA History of Capitalism in US | Giulio PIUMELLI | 16 | — |
Enseignants
- Jonathan LEVY
- Giulio PIUMELLI
Dans les maquettes
- Formation Académique Commune (FAC) - Semestre d'automne 2026-2027FORMATION ACADEMIQUE COMMUNE (MASTERS)
Contacts et ressources
- Contact pédagogique
- IODICE Marina · LOURDELET Esther