Friday 15 June 2012

POL. 2204: GLOBALISATION AND MARXIAN POLITICAL ECONOMY

BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO

FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

2010/2011 (SECOND SEMESTER)

INSTRUCTOR: M. M. YUSIF

mmyusuf58@yahoo.com

mmyusuf07@gmail.com

polbuk@yahoo.com

http://www.mmyusuf.blogspot.com

Description of the Course

Political economy is a science which focused on analysing human social relationships – social, economic, cultural, with a view to show and understand why changes occur and their implications for development of human society.


 

The science of political economy is a theory discipline. Since it became an independent body of knowledge, it has made great advance in developing concepts, methods, theories and approaches to understand and explain the changes and transformation of human society.


 

One of these theories is from Marxian perspective. The development of Marxian tradition in Political Economy arose hundreds of years ago out of the controversy with liberal perspective, to understand the development of human society. The Marxist theory is an approach and a light of investigating the causes and implications of social change through the theory and practice of working – class self – emancipation as well as Marxist Labor theory of value. These will be reflected in the reading materials and in the lectures.


 

Whereas, we have been global for a very long time. However, the current global changes have produced uncertainty and chaos in Marxist theory. My intention is to understand this new trend of thoughts in Marxist theory. Subsequently, we are going to examine the relationship between Marxist theory and the process of class formation, state power, revolution, imperialism, social movement, etc. in the current era of globalisation.


 

Finally, by way of an advice of a teacher to his students, let me speak in the thinking and words of Karl Marx that "there is only one royal road to science". This road he said is hard working. So, go and work hard, thus assimilating the ideas of Marx in practice. You have come here to learn, so try to learn something. A process of learning brings self-transformation. So, let me see that you are not the same after this course.


 

Themes of the Course

  1. General Introduction: introducing the course; the topics to be treated; course requirements and grading of students, assessments of the teaching programme by students; Aids for learning and research; other issues.
  2. Political Economy: what is it and what is it not?
  3. History, concepts and Theoretical perspectives
  4. Marx, Marxian and the Question of Method
  5. Marxian concept and theory of value as capitalist critique
  6. Continues relevance of Marxist Theory in the Current Era of Globalisation.
  7. Marxist Theory: Globalisation and Class Divisions.
  8. Marxism, globalisation and state
  9. Marxism and New Social Movement
  10. Marxist and Free Trade
  11. Marxist Theory: Globalisation and Imperialism
  12. Globalisation: Marxist Revolutionary Politics and Socialism
  13. Globalisation: Resistance Against Neo-Liberalism – Marxian and outlook
  14. Marxist Theory: Gramscis Outlook of Political Landscape in Globalisation
  15. Marxist Politics and Ideology in Nigeria: The Rise and Decline of Marxist Politics
  16. Conclusion (i)
    1. Theoretical Conclusion
    2. Reports on Semester Group Projects
  17. Conclusion (ii)
    1. Eating and Chatting
    2. Discussion on Classroom Experience.


 

Readings

  1. M. M. Yusif Principles of Teaching in Classes of M. M. Yusif.
  2. M. M. Yusif. How to Write Small Research Project.
  3. Mauro C. and Rosanna D. "E – Research: An Introduction to on-line Political Science Sources for Beginners and Skepties
  4. Stephan V. F. Guide to Methods for Students of Political Science.
  5. Beckman B. "Political Science and Political Economy". In Y. Barongo (ed.) Political Science in Africa: A Critical Review.
  6. M. M. Yusif, "Education and Transformation of Individuals as Students
  7. Eskor Toyo, "Primary Requirements for the Unity of Political Science and Economics". In Barongo (ed.) op. cit,
  8. Eskor Toyo, "The Mode of Production Nucleus as Integrator of Economic and Political Sciences". NJPS Vol. 2 No. 2
  9. Eaton J. Political Economy Made Simple
  10. Meskeren, The Marxist – Leninist Concept of Political Economy
  11. Sergeillym and Molytev, What is Political Economy
  12. James E. A. and Albert A., "Political Economy: An Overview". In Robert E. G. and KllingerMann (eds.) Handbook on New Political Science.
  13. Atkinson A. B. "Political Economy: Old and New". In Robert E. G. and Klingermann (eds.). op.cit.
  14. Ernest Madel. Marxist Economic Theory. Chapter 18.
  15. G. A. Kozlov. Political Economy: Capitalism Chapter 1.
  16. Engels, Outlines of a Critique of Political Economy
  17. Alen W. and Bobs, "What is Marxism".
  18. Paul S., "The Theory of Capitalist Development. Chapter 1
  19. Bade O., "An Introduction to Marxist Political Economy. Chapters 1 and 2.
  20. Karl Marx, "Preface to a Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy. In Selected Works Vol. 1.
  21. Karl Marx, "The German Ideology. Chapter 1.
  22. ___________. Theses on Feur Back in Selected Works.
  23. ___________. Economic and Philosophical Manuscript.
  24. ___________. Grandrisse
  25. ___________. The Poverty of Philosophy.
  26. G. A. Kozlov, Chapter 4.
  27. Bade Onimode, Chapter 4 and 5
  28. Ernest Mandale, Chapter 2 and 3.
  29. Paul S. Chapter 4
  30. Ernest Mandale, Late Capitalism. Chapter 3.
  31. Karl Marx, Alienated Labour
  32. ___________. Commodities and Fetishism of Commodities
  33. Karl Marx and Frederick Engel, Manifesto of the Communist Party.
  34. John G. "What's Global Marxism at the end of the 20th Century?
  35. Adam B. "Post-modern Theory and Karl Marx.
  36. Gail O. Marx on Globalisation
  37. Chu V. C. Marx and Engels on Economic Globalisation.
  38. Nancy Fraser, "A Future for Marxism".
  39. Harry Cleaver. The Inversion of Class Perspective in Marxian Theory: From Valorisation to Self-Valorisation.
  40. Alejandro Colas, The Class Politics of Globalisation.
  41. William I. R. and Jerry H. "Towards a Global Ruling Class. Globalisation and Transnational Capitalist Class.
  42. Leslie S. "The Transnational Capitalist Class and the Discourse on Globalisation.
  43. Chrispannos, "The Third Wave and the Third Class".
  44. Erick O. W. Class Crisis and the State Pgs. 61 – 110.
  45. Holloway J. and Piccioto S. (eds.), "State and Capital: A Marxist Debate.
  46. Lenin, State and Revolution
  47. Bade Onimode, Chapter 11.
  48. William I. R. Capitalist Globalisation and the Transnationalisation of State.
  49. Bob Jessop, Globalisation and Capitalism Today.
  50. Chris Harman, The State and Capitalism Today.
  51. M. M. Yusif, "Human Right Movement in Nigeria: Old and New".
  52. Cynus E. Z. "Crossing Frontiers: Theoretical Innovations in the Study of Social Movements". PPSR Vol. 29.
  53. A. G. Frank and M. Fuetes, Nine Theses on Social Movements Internationally.
  54. Alberto M. "New Movements and the Political System. Reflection on the Italian Case.
  55. Ernest Mandel, Marxist Economic Theory. Chapter 6.
  56. Paul H. The Marxist Policy on Trade.
  57. David Ricardo, "Excerpts on Theory of Comparative Advantage". In Erick S. R. op. cit.
  58. Anthony Brewer, "Theories of Imperialism: A Critical Review.
  59. Lenin, "Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism".
  60. Roy Kiely, "Capitalist Expansion and the Imperialism – Globalisation Debate".
  61. Yash Tandon, Globalisation and the South: The Logic of Exploitation.
  62. James P. and Henry V., Globalisation Unmasked: Imperialism in the 21st Century.
  63. Ellen W. Empire of capital
  64. Bill Warren, Imperialism: Pioneer of Capitalism.
  65. Frieder O., Revolution Today: Three Reflections.
  66. John F. The Future of Revolutions: Rethinking Radical Change in the Age of Gloobalisation.
  67. John H. Change the World without Taking Power.
  68. James Petras, Globalisation: A Socialist Perspective.
  69. James Petras, The Struggle for Socialism Today.
  70. Roger B. "Socialisms Dead".
  71. M. M. Yusif, "The Left and Electoral Politics in Nigeria".
  72. Rubert M. "Rereading Gramsci in an Era of Globalising Capitalism: Reflection on the Possibility of a Transnational War of Position.
  73. Gramsci, Selections from Prison Notebooks.
  74. Anne S. S. "A New Concept of Politics and the Expansion of Democracy". In Alan Aunt (ed.) Marxist and Democracy.
  75. Martin C. The State and Political Theory. Chapter 3.
  76. Vicki B. "Contesting the Hegemony of Market Ideology: Gramscis Good Sense and Polanyis Double Movement.
  77. Owen W. and Carmer K. "Counter – Hegemony, Anti – Globalisation and Culture in International Political Economy".
  78. Christine B. N. "Conceptualising Resistance to Globalisation". In B. K. Gills (ed.), Globalisation and Politics of Resistance.
  79. Gregory A. "The Unexpected Revolution: Venezuala Confronts Neo-Liberalism.
  80. Steve E. "Left Goals and the Debate Over Anti – Neo-liberal Strategy in Latin America".
  81. Simutary N. "New Liberalism and the Relevance of Marxism to Africa: The Case of Zambia".
  82. Various on "The Rise and Decline of Marxist Politics in Nigeria".
  83. Dani P. "Sense and Nonsense in the Globalisation Debate".
  84. Makota I. "Political Economy for Socialism".


 

Course Requirement

  • The teaching of the course is by giving lectures. Each topic is expected to be covered in one lecture period. When the duration of the semester is against my plan some topics may be combined for treatment. However, the last 30minutes of each period will be presentation and discussion on chosen text or question.
  • Assessment of students is based on end of semester examination (70%) and continuous assessment (30%). The CA will be determined by obligatory weekly assignment; active participation in discussing the assignment; a group small research project; research project response paper; a supervised test; ICT usage; attendance;
  • At the end of the semester each seminar will submit a report on classroom experience
  • There are many teaching aids on my website which are recommended to enhance the capacity of students in ICT, communicative writing, etc.
  • In order to purify the system of learning and research I have to take strict disciplinary action against any student who is found on plagiarism. To avoid plagiarism you must not copy or paraphrase someone else work and present it as your own. Again, all texts consulted should be properly acknowledged. The penalty is that any work found to be plagiarism will receive zero. And any student found in two cases of plagiarism will result in being assessed "00" in the overall CA on the course.


 

Learning Needs Skills

Learning, even in tertiary institutions is a complex relationships of so many skills. It requires communication skills, team work, study devices, use of modern information and Communication Technology, etc.


 

The following learning guides which I have developed for my students in the last six years are also recommended for you. They are compulsory readings for all my students in the level 200, they can be accessed on http://www.mmyusuf.blogspot.com.


 

These are some listed below:

  1. Assessing students examination papers: Marking Scheme
  2. Enhancing students capacity in learning through the use of computers, internet and e-mail
  3. Introducing Team/Group works in large classes
  4. How to use internet to source reading materials
  5. study guidelines for effective performance by may student
  6. how to make patterned notes from texts
  7. writing Examination: A Communicative Approach
  8. How to write group semester paper in large classes
  9. How to write Book Review
  10. Communicative writing: Exploring the concept
  11. taking Note in Class lecture or from a Textbook
  12. Using E-Mail for teaching, learning and Research
  13. Using E-Journals and E-Books for Teaching, Learning and Research
  14. Code of ethics in the class of M. M. Yusif
  15. ICT for Learning and education: beyond information
  16. Critism-self-critism session
  17. guidelines for small-research project
  18. progress report on ICTs for learning and research
  19. The underlying guides and principles of teaching in my class
  20. reflecting on Teaching Military and politics
  21. How to do research: What are the Problems
  22. Information Age: Moving with ICTs to Understand the world around us
  23. progress Report on the teaching of peace and conflict studies


 

My watch word in last year's teaching is whatever ideas received from me or from text books given to read are not correct and final. You must challenge and criticize them in order to keep learning. In this academic session is "Education for transformation of individuals as students Get ready. Each of you is going to show and tell us that he/she has changed, from the time we have started to the end of the course and beyond.


 

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