To examine some of the major theories of utopia. To learn what social criticism is and what social critics do, and to be able to do some social criticism. The required texts are all fairly inexpensive. The lectures will give information that you cannot obtain by simply reading the book, which means that you are expected to take complete notes during class. Relevant questions and comments are always welcomed during class.
Evaluation Remember that assignments are due when they are due.
I will feel under no obligation to give extensions or any other kind of break to people who don't complete work on time. There will be no quiz on the same day as the mid-term, and there will be no quiz in the last two weeks of classes. Quizzes will be on material covered in the previous two weeks, and may be on readings, lectures, or film presentations. There may sometimes be a quiz on the due date of a writing assignment. This assignment will be based either on a reading to be distributed in class or on something you will look up in the library.