Want to understand the history of global capitalism? Join Vina Theodorakopoulou to learn about the historical transitions towards what we know as capitalism today - evolution of capital, the role of the state, labour, competition, race, and innovation-automation.
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This course provides an introduction to the history and development of global capitalism. It introduces learners to the historical transitions towards what we know as capitalism today - evolution of capital, the role of the state, labour, competition, race, and innovation-automation.
What will we cover?
- Historical transitions - feudalism to mercantilism to capitalism - The role of the state and evolution of capital - monopoly, mergers, acquisitions - - Competition, production, innovation - The Role of race and inequality within capitalism - Automation, innovation of tech - impact on capitalism - Where is capitalism going today?
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Explore and identify significant historical points where capitalism develops and evolves over time - Examine the contested ideas and reasons surrounding capitalism - Develop familiarity with using different types of resources (maps, census data, etc.) to develop analyses and comments.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Everyone is welcome. This is an ‘introductory’ level course and does not assume any previous study or reading although you will need a good standard of English to keep up with the course. As with most of our history and current affairs courses, an open mind and a willingness to listen and to think about views with which you are not familiar or may not agree, are more important than any previous knowledge or experience in the subject matter.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will consist of tutor presentations, some audio and video clips as appropriate, some in-class readings for discussion, as well as opportunities for questions and comments.
Suggested Background Readings: (optional not required)*. Other reading related to weekly topics will be made available via the Google Classroom for this course - available (start of the course)
- H-J Chang (2011) 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism. London: Penguin.
- J Kocka (2016) Capitalism. A short history. NJ: Princeton University Press.
- T Piketty (2014) Capital in the Twenty-First Century. MA: Harvard University Press.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No. There are no extra costs apart from your own note-taking materials.
Vina Theodorakopoulou teaches at the intersection of technology, business and society, helping learners connect big ideas on economics, innovation and human behaviour to real-world decisions and practical outcomes. With a background in financial and professional services and a PhD in behavioural economics, she brings practical insight into how decisions are made under uncertainty and how systems -from markets to organisations- affect everyday life and work. At City Lit, her courses span topics such as AI and ethics, global capitalism, innovation, sustainability and communication. Across all subjects, she focuses on connecting ideas to practice, encouraging learners to apply what they learn in meaningful and tangible ways. She has a strong interest in global cultures and communication, reflected in her teaching of languages and cultural forms, including Greek dance. She believes learning should open up new ways of thinking about work, culture and how we live — and offer practical value beyond the classroom.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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