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CLASS ONE

__Class One Objectives__: Upon completion of this class, the student will: 1. Describe the foundations of Immanuel Wallerstein’s world systems theory.

2. Apply Wallerstein’s model to world history.

3. Apply Wallerstein’s model to current world economic systems, the distribution of wealth, and to the maintenance of the capitalist system.

__Class One Individual Assignments (5-12 hours)__ 1. Read all of Immanuel Wallerstein’s //World Systems Analysis: An Introduction//.

2. In a 1-2 page critique, identify three specific areas of Wallerstein’s work with which you find fault or agree. Each point should be supported by facts. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of his theory and support your opinions. Check APA for ALP for guidance on style rules. All papers must be typed and double-spaced. Apply the rules of good writing.

//__Class One Individual Assessment__//__:__

· //Graded 1-2 page critique of Wallerstein’s world systems theory.// · //Active participation in activities and discussions based on the assigned reading.// __Class One Study Group Assignments (4 hours)__

1. Using Wallerstein’s criteria, generate a list of countries which qualify as core, semi-periphery, periphery, and/or external. Arrange on a chart. Be prepared to justify your group’s placement of each country in each category, during class and prepare a hard copy to submit to the instructor.

2. Split your group as evenly as is possible and conduct a debate on whether capitalism can meet the needs of mankind in the 21st century. Make a list of those needs. Be prepared to report your findings to the class and/or debate with other groups.

3. Watch Michael Moore’s **//Sicko//**. Discuss your reactions. Decide whether your group feels capitalism can fulfill the medical needs of mankind. Prepare a statement of your group’s position, using facts, examples and quotes to support your opinion. The reaction statement should be no more than 1 typewritten page. Bring the DVD to class with you. Return it to your instructor.

//__Class One Study Group Assessment__//

// Active participation in group activities and discussion based on the assignments and readings. //
 * //Written chart placement results.//
 * //Active participation in class debate on whether capitalism can meet the needs of mankind.//
 * //1 page reaction statement on whether capitalism can meet the medical needs of mankind.//