Tomorrow Today: Political Economy and Culture of the Future

Summer 2013 quarter

Faculty

Anthony Zaragoza political economy

Fields of Study

economics, international studies, political science and sociology

Preparatory for studies or careers in

education, labor, community and global justice, social services, history, law, nonprofit work, political economy, non-governmental organizations, advocacy, public policy, public health, alternative justice systems, graduate school in social science, history, law, geography and political economy, and informed civic participation.

Description

2113: Can we see the future in the present? In this class we won't become psychics, but we will use developments, trends, and "futurecasting" to offer informed assessments of life and the economy in 50-100 years. Futuristic movies will allow us to examine concerns about the future as a window into present-day culture. We will converse via Skype with Japanese students to exchange views. Final projects will offer projections of the future with the option of making a short movie. What will the future bring in your life, your community, and your world? No books or special software will be required.

Advertised Schedule

1-5p Tue/Thu (Jul. 30 - Aug. 29)

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

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