Comrade Marcel
19th January 2004, 04:23
Greetings,
For the new year, Young Left will be starting off the YLiberation
School with an "Introduction to Marxism" Study group
series. The course is aimed at both those new to
Leftist politics, and those who are more experienced. All the
material will be available online, and printed copies can be provided
for those without internet access (just
get in touch with us).
What is communism? Is socialism about dictatorship, or freedom? Why
are Western countries so rich, while most people in the world are
poor and starving? Why is the US at a
constant state of war with poor countries? What is revolution? Isn't
it violent? Why is racism and sexism so prevalent? Is Canada a class
society? Aren't we all middle
class? Is Canada really democratic?
If you struggle with any of theses questions, then you are going to
want to participate in this course!
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CLASS 1: WHAT IS CAPITALISM? (Easy)
January 25th, 2004 @ 3:00 PM
21 Sussex Ave, 4th Floor, room #415
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What are social classes?
What are 'modes of production'?
What is exploitation?
Capitalist class structure
How class societies developed ? The development of capitalism
What is the state?
Basic socialist political terms
Readings:
* RCP Draft # 5: Classes in US - http://rwor.org/margorp/a-uf2.htm (Easy)
Marxism Made Simple: Class - http://www.marxismmadesimple.esmartweb.com...om/mainpage.htm (http://www.marxismmadesimple.esmartweb.com/mainpage.htm)
(click on "Class") (Beginner)
* Main reading
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Intro to Marxism Series
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2.) Workers of Colour and the fight against Racism and Imperialism
(February 8, 2004)
3.) COLONIALSM & IMPERIALISM (February 22, 2004)
4.) Women in the Struggle? (March 7, 2004)
5.) HOW DOES CAPITALIST ECONOMICS WORK? (March 21, 2004)
6.) THE STATE AND THE ROAD TO SOCIALISM (April 4, 2004)
7.) POLITICAL PARTIES: WHICH CLASSES DO EACH SERVE? (April 18, 2004)
8.) HOW SOCIALISM WORKS (May 2, 2004)
9.) COMMUNISTS AND WAR: WHY ARE THERE SO WANY WARS? (May 16, 2004)
10.) WHAT IS NATIONALISM? CAN SOCIALISTS BE NATIONALISTS? (May 30.
2004)
11.) Life Under Socialism: A Brief Introduction (June 13, 2004)
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You can always e-mail the Coordinator of Educational and Social
Activities with questions and/or comments: [email protected]
Calendar: http://events.rebelyouth.ca - Liberation
School: http://school.rebelyouth.ca
To contact Young Left by phone: 416.295.8404 (pager)
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For the new year, Young Left will be starting off the YLiberation
School with an "Introduction to Marxism" Study group
series. The course is aimed at both those new to
Leftist politics, and those who are more experienced. All the
material will be available online, and printed copies can be provided
for those without internet access (just
get in touch with us).
What is communism? Is socialism about dictatorship, or freedom? Why
are Western countries so rich, while most people in the world are
poor and starving? Why is the US at a
constant state of war with poor countries? What is revolution? Isn't
it violent? Why is racism and sexism so prevalent? Is Canada a class
society? Aren't we all middle
class? Is Canada really democratic?
If you struggle with any of theses questions, then you are going to
want to participate in this course!
--------------------------------------
CLASS 1: WHAT IS CAPITALISM? (Easy)
January 25th, 2004 @ 3:00 PM
21 Sussex Ave, 4th Floor, room #415
--------------------------------------
What are social classes?
What are 'modes of production'?
What is exploitation?
Capitalist class structure
How class societies developed ? The development of capitalism
What is the state?
Basic socialist political terms
Readings:
* RCP Draft # 5: Classes in US - http://rwor.org/margorp/a-uf2.htm (Easy)
Marxism Made Simple: Class - http://www.marxismmadesimple.esmartweb.com...om/mainpage.htm (http://www.marxismmadesimple.esmartweb.com/mainpage.htm)
(click on "Class") (Beginner)
* Main reading
--------------------------------------
Intro to Marxism Series
--------------------------------------
2.) Workers of Colour and the fight against Racism and Imperialism
(February 8, 2004)
3.) COLONIALSM & IMPERIALISM (February 22, 2004)
4.) Women in the Struggle? (March 7, 2004)
5.) HOW DOES CAPITALIST ECONOMICS WORK? (March 21, 2004)
6.) THE STATE AND THE ROAD TO SOCIALISM (April 4, 2004)
7.) POLITICAL PARTIES: WHICH CLASSES DO EACH SERVE? (April 18, 2004)
8.) HOW SOCIALISM WORKS (May 2, 2004)
9.) COMMUNISTS AND WAR: WHY ARE THERE SO WANY WARS? (May 16, 2004)
10.) WHAT IS NATIONALISM? CAN SOCIALISTS BE NATIONALISTS? (May 30.
2004)
11.) Life Under Socialism: A Brief Introduction (June 13, 2004)
--------------------------------------
You can always e-mail the Coordinator of Educational and Social
Activities with questions and/or comments: [email protected]
Calendar: http://events.rebelyouth.ca - Liberation
School: http://school.rebelyouth.ca
To contact Young Left by phone: 416.295.8404 (pager)
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