HISC 80W: What is Imperialism
University of California, Santa Cruz
Course takes, as its starting point, the formation of the Marxian concept of imperialism in the early 20th century, in the context of centuries of colonialism and the late 19th-century scramble for Africa. Course surveys debates about imperialism in the post-World War period, particularly as they relate to the history of capitalism in the Global South and developments in world trade, finance, and production, leading to consideration of the present moment and grappling with what is novel in global capitalism today.
Average GPA: 3.38
Grade distribution records: 140 students across 2 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 24 | 17.1% |
| A- | 46 | 32.9% |
| B+ | 25 | 17.9% |
| B | 15 | 10.7% |
| B- | 5 | 3.6% |
| C+ | 4 | 2.9% |
| C | 1 | 0.7% |
| D | 1 | 0.7% |
| F | 3 | 2.1% |
| P | 13 | 9.3% |
| NP | 2 | 1.4% |
| W | 1 | 0.7% |
Based on 140 student grade records across 2 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Jack William Davies 140 students, Average GPA 3.38