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HIST 411 Globalization, Wealth, and Inequality in the West Since 1945 Units: 3.00
Examines the major contours of Western capitalism and the emergence of a more integrated global marketplace since 1945. Topics include: the rise in prosperity followed by the rise in income inequality since the 1970s; technological change; the 'downsizing' phenomenon; related trends in social policy. A balance of pro and con literature on 'globalization' will be examined.
Learning Hours: 144 (36 Seminar, 108 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Registration in a HIST Major or Joint Honours Plan and a minimum grade of C+ in 6.0 units from HIST 300-330.
Exclusion HIST 410/6.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Study the long historical roots of our contemporary ‘globalized’ economy and society.
- Consider contentious debates from differing political viewpoints.
- Engage with the literature linking globalization to the declining fortunes of the working class.
- Read widely in various disciplines including economic history, political science and sociology.
- Research and write papers grounded in a wide variety of sources including official government documents, think tank reports, and the work of the World Bank, IMF, and the OECD. Acquire fluency in historical statistics.