<p>Seminar, three hours. History of theorizations of modern imperialism and colonialism since relevant writings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Examination of number of landmark theories of empire and consideration of whether or not they may be said to constitute coherent tradition or line of theoretical development. Question of resistance to imperial rule and role it plays in these theoretical accounts. S/U or letter grading.</p>

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Theories of Empire

COMLIT292

4 units