POLI 115: Political Economy
University of California, Santa Cruz
Studies the development of political-economic philosophy from the 17th Century through the end of WWII, with attention to colonialism, Indigenous critiques, and intersectional feminist interventions. Topics include money, property, the commons, luxury, class struggle, and inequality. Students engage these topics through reading, class discussion, and writing original persuasive theoretical essays based on textual evidence.
Average GPA: 3.16
Grade distribution records: 70 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 8 | 11.4% |
| A | 12 | 17.1% |
| A- | 7 | 10.0% |
| B+ | 6 | 8.6% |
| B | 9 | 12.9% |
| B- | 10 | 14.3% |
| C+ | 2 | 2.9% |
| C | 2 | 2.9% |
| D | 1 | 1.4% |
| F | 3 | 4.3% |
| P | 4 | 5.7% |
| NP | 1 | 1.4% |
| W | 4 | 5.7% |
Based on 70 student grade records across 3 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Dean P Mathiowetz 70 students, Average GPA 3.15