Abstract
This exercise is most suitable after students have developed a basic understanding of social structures and the historical conditions of capitalism. This exercise requires students to concentrate on a single example: the MP3 commodity. This exercise is designed for students to introduce and develop selections of Marx’s Capital Volume 1, particularly...Download this resource to see full details. Download this resource to see full details.
Details
- Subject Area(s):
- Theory
- Resource Type(s):
- Assignment
- Class Level(s):
- College 300
- Class Size(s):
- Medium
Learning Goals and Assessments
Learning Goal(s):
- This exercise is designed for students to develop selections of Marx’s Capital Volume 1, particularly elements relating to the key Marxist concepts of commodities and exchange.
- Understand the concept of use value in a historical and cultural context; understand the forces and relations of production; understand contemporary use value and exchange value;
Goal Assessment(s):
- The learning goals can be assessed by reviewing the written student work in response to questions 1-4. Instructor notes appear to help aid with assessment of goals.
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