Rudi Volti Scott 205, ext. Fletcher 228, ext. In this course we will consider the automobile s place in contemporary culture along with the economic, political, and cultural forces that have shaped it in the past and continue to do so today. Student Responsibilities Please have the reading done by the date indicated in order to extract the full value of each class session. A term paper of 12-15 pages is required.
Students are free to choose, within reasonable limits, their own term paper topics.
We will be happy to discuss the paper with individual students, but please see us only after you have formed a general idea of what you want to do. The paper is due on 19 April. Grading The final grade will be based on two in-class exams, the swap meet report, and the term paper. Students who intend to register for this course as Economics 110 or Organizational Studies 111 have different requirements. They should confer with Prof. Botwin for further information.