Course Description


MIT 3216G (Winter 2015)   The Culture of Consumption

Instructor: E. Comor

Course Description

This course examines the historical development and social significance of the contemporary culture of consumption. After exploring its history and dynamics, among other subjects, the course examines advertising and marketing, ICT applications, globalization, and strategies of resistance.

This course prohibits the use of laptops and other electronic devices during lectures. These will be permitted only upon submission of appropriate documentation.


Prerequisites: MIT 2100F/G

3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.



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