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In n the seminar “Cheap Stuff”, we will explore the costs and externalisations involved in material cultures across the globe and throughout history. We will use Patel and Moore’s A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things as a starting point for discussions about the repercussions of creating ‘Cheap Stuff’. Our topics will cover the chapters of this book-cheap nature, cheap money, cheap work, cheap care, cheap food, cheap energy, and cheap lives—as well as extend beyond them following the interests of the group.
Students will be required to identify further readings, with guidance from the seminar leader, to the end of leading discussions (e. g. as part of groups) as the Prüfungsvorleistung (prerequisite for credits/participation points). The seminar is open to MA CEC, MA Wirtschaftspädagogik, as well as to advanced LA (Lehramt) students; students of other courses of studies should contact the seminar leader if they wish to be added to the course.
Students are required to have access to Raj Patel and Jason W. Moore’s A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things by the start of semester. Please support your local bookstore (e. g. Die Andere Buchhandlung) or independent bookstores if you order a physical copy! |
