lecture recording on 09 October 2025 at 12.56.05 PM
Overview of the Course Structure and Expectations
Timeline: Two-week journey into extending and criticizing the social theory of Capital, focusing on Michael Mark's theories.
First Essay Feedback: Students are expected to have received feedback on their first essays on Marx by now.
Second Essay:
Due Date: March 24, two weeks from the current date.
Focus: Choice between Rodney Dalla Costa or Ruth Wilson Gilmore.
Relation to Prior Readings: Incorporate references to one or two concepts from Marx when discussing either Dalla Costa or Gilmore.
Additional Information: Complete expectations for the essay to be posted in CourseWorks by the end of the week.
Lecture Schedule and Readings
Readings: Next week will involve a significant reading of excerpts from the New York Times on the division of labor and society.
Assignment Due Date: All pages must be read by Tuesday, February 14, in preparation for the lecture.
Class Cancellation:
No Lecture on: Thursday, October 16.
Alternative Arrangements: Students may organize self-study or group study sessions during this time as there will be no formal lecture.
Resource Sharing
Campaign Flyers:
Source: Flyers developed by the Wages for Housewives campaign introduced by Maria Rosa Dalla Costa.
Context: The campaign is rooted in an Italian context but is recognized internationally.
Recommendation: Review resources in the CourseWorks file section under weeks five and six for analysis opportunities related to social activism.