Topics in Econ/Consumption
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
20
CRN: 15346
CRN: 15346
Special topics cover a variety of areas in economics, often of special interest to the instructor.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): (ECON 401 with minimum grade of C- or ECON 401H with minimum grade of C- ) and (ECON 402 with minimum grade of C- or ECON 402H with minimum grade of C- or EREC 411 with minimum grade of C- )
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.
Only listed campus in section: Durham
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: STAFF
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2021 | 12/13/2021 | TR | 9:40am - 11:00am | PCBE G25 |
Additional Course Details:
This is an interdisciplinary and writing-intensive course. It is perfect for majors in Economics, Marketing, History, Environmental Conservation, Sociology/Anthro, and Women’s Studies (gender is often discussed). The course focuses upon how mass consumer society was built, how economists historically understood consumption, and concludes with powerful critiques of mass consumption.