Social Thought & Polic. Econ 392H - CORE II: Radical Theory&Mvmnts

Fall
2026
01
4.00
Shemon Salam

TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM

UMass Amherst
18202
ssalam@umass.edu
One of two required STPEC Core seminars; examines the social, historical and political conditions in which the 20th century took place. Contact department for details.

This course focuses on the development of social struggles, political economy, and theory from the 1960s to the present. Continuing our analysis of racial capitalism and empire, Core II will explore how these formations changed due to economic crisis, national liberation, and class struggle. We will research the connections between race, class, gender, sexuality, disease, and other axes of oppression under racial capitalism. A major research paper of the student's choosing will be produced over the course of the semester allowing students to more deeply engage with a topic, and to practice applying the critical methodological and theoretical tools developed in the STPEC curriculum.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.