This course aims to introduce students to the concepts of neoliberalism and its impact on various aspects of society, such as immigration, racism, and politics. The course covers topics like populism, human rights, and voting rights, while also exploring the intersection of language, resistance, and liberation. Students will learn to analyze cultural phenomena through a political lens and leverage the humanities to promote social justice. The teaching method includes lectures, student presentations, and discussions, with a focus on critical computational empowerment. This course is intended for individuals interested in Black Studies, social justice, political science, and cultural studies.
Overview
Syllabus
25. Neoliberalism and the End of History - Part 1: Introduction.
25. Neoliberalism and the End of History - Part 2: Immigration.
25. Neoliberalism and the End of History - Part 3: Enlightenment, Neoliberalism and Racism.
25. Neoliberalism and the End of History - Part 4: Polarized Politics.
25. Neoliberalism and the End of History - Part 5: Neoliberalism to Populism.
25. Neoliberalism and the End of History - Part 6: Populism & Big Data, Facebook Dark Posts.
25. Neoliberalism and the End of History - Part 7: Human Rights and Voting Rights.
25. Neoliberalism and the End of History - Part 8: What Can We Do?.
26. Part 1: Student Presentation 'Language, Resistance and Liberation'.
26. Part 2: Student Perspectives on the Course.
An Interdisciplinary Approach.
Political Context for the Course.
Framing Cultural Phenomena as Technologies.
Anchoring the Course with #StayWoke.
Leveraging the Humanities to Break Walls and Build Bridges.
Advancing Social Justice.
Critical Computational Empowerment.
Building on the Personal.
Teaching a Wider Audience.
Unlocking Knowledge.
Important Language Issues Today.
Course Materials that Develop Understanding.
Lecture 26, Part 1: Student Presentation "Language, Resistance and Liberation".
Lecture 26, Part 2: Student Perspectives on the Course.
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