Teaching Marxist Theory in the Twenty-First Century: Practical Lessons for Teachers and Students

LESSON TWO: Marxist Critique of Maggie Downs’ Narrative

LESSON THREE: Marxist Literary Criticism of the story “The Gift of the Magi”

LESSON FOUR: What is Capitalism?

LESSON FIVE: How do Capitalists Make Money?

LESSON SIX: Labor Theory of Value

LESSON SEVEN: Historical Materialism

LESSON EIGHT: The Soviet Union, the Cold War, and the End of History

LESSON NINE: Alienation in Capitalist Work and Life

Lesson Ten: Alienation Example from the Film Taxi Driver