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Saturday 24/11 | Saturday 24/11 | ||
== 1. The systemic crisis of capitalism, consequences for the exploited and the oppressed == | == 1. The systemic crisis of capitalism, consequences for the exploited and the oppressed == | ||
'''[[Introduction to our critical Marxism - Alex Merlo]]''' | '''[[Introduction to our critical Marxism - Alex Merlo]]'''<br>Sunday 25/11 | ||
* Historical presentation of Marx and historical materialism, questions of method. | * Historical presentation of Marx and historical materialism, questions of method. | ||
* Basic concepts of value, surplus value, exploitation, rate of profit… | * Basic concepts of value, surplus value, exploitation, rate of profit… | ||
* The revolutionary Marxist current. Uneven and combined development. | * The revolutionary Marxist current. Uneven and combined development. | ||
'''[[The global economic crisis - Nacho Álvarez]]''' | '''[[The global economic crisis - Nacho Álvarez]]'''<br>Monday 26/11 | ||
* The neoliberal answer to the crisis since the 1980’s | * The neoliberal answer to the crisis since the 1980’s | ||
* Marxist analysis of the current crisis | * Marxist analysis of the current crisis | ||
* The responses of the bourgeoisie to the current crisis and their solutions | * The responses of the bourgeoisie to the current crisis and their solutions | ||
'''[[Imperialism today]]''' | '''[[Imperialism today]]'''<br>Tuesday 27/11 | ||
* The classic theory of imperialism (origins, Lenin’s analysis, first world war) | * The classic theory of imperialism (origins, Lenin’s analysis, first world war) | ||
* Imperialism under US hegemony (post Second World War) | * Imperialism under US hegemony (post Second World War) | ||
* Geopolitics today, emerging imperialist powers and declining imperialist powers | * Geopolitics today, emerging imperialist powers and declining imperialist powers | ||
'''[[The new working class - Dan La Botz]]''' | '''[[The new working class - Dan La Botz]]'''<br>Wednesday 28/11 | ||
* Origins of labour bureaucracy, the dialectics of partial conquests. | * Origins of labour bureaucracy, the dialectics of partial conquests. | ||
* The transformations in the composition of the working class (“postfordism”, delocalisation rise of the service sector, precariousness, migrants, youth, women, etc.) | * The transformations in the composition of the working class (“postfordism”, delocalisation rise of the service sector, precariousness, migrants, youth, women, etc.) | ||
* The current situation of the labour movement, the situation of class consciousness | * The current situation of the labour movement, the situation of class consciousness | ||
'''[[Women and the crisis of the capitalist system - Marijke Colle]]''' | '''[[Women and the crisis of the capitalist system - Marijke Colle]]'''<br>Thursday 29/11 | ||
* The nature of women's oppression/exploitation under capitalism | * The nature of women's oppression/exploitation under capitalism | ||
* Women and the crisis (food, reproductive rights under attack, others) | * Women and the crisis (food, reproductive rights under attack, others) | ||
* The need for autonomous movements | * The need for autonomous movements | ||
'''[[A Marxist-feminist view on gender - Nadia De Mond]]''' | '''[[A Marxist-feminist view on gender - Nadia De Mond]]'''<br>Friday 30/11 | ||
* Origins and different aspects of women’s oppression | * Origins and different aspects of women’s oppression | ||
* Patriarchal attitudes and mechanisms that influence our way of looking at the family, reproduction | * Patriarchal attitudes and mechanisms that influence our way of looking at the family, reproduction | ||
* Sexual identities, the LGBT movement, homophobia and heterosexism | * Sexual identities, the LGBT movement, homophobia and heterosexism | ||
'''Day off'''<br>Saturday 1/12 | |||
'''[[The crisis and specific identities - Peter Drucker]]''' | |||
'''[[The crisis and specific identities - Peter Drucker]]'''<br>Sunday 2/12 | |||
* National identities, right to self determination | * National identities, right to self determination | ||
* Religious identities, the roles of religion in different societies and contexts | * Religious identities, the roles of religion in different societies and contexts | ||
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== 2. The crisis of civilisation and our ecosocialist alternative == | == 2. The crisis of civilisation and our ecosocialist alternative == | ||
'''[[Climate crisis - Marijke Colle]]''' | '''[[Climate crisis - Marijke Colle]]'''<br>Monday 3/12 | ||
* Technical explanation of the global warming and consequences | * Technical explanation of the global warming and consequences | ||
* Climate change and social justice | * Climate change and social justice | ||
* The impossible green capitalist solutions | * The impossible green capitalist solutions | ||
'''[[Food crisis]]''' | '''[[Food crisis]]'''<br>Tuesday 4/12 | ||
* Different causes, links with the climate crisis | * Different causes, links with the climate crisis | ||
* The politics of food sovereignty | * The politics of food sovereignty | ||
* New peasants and indigenous peoples struggles, the fight against global agribusiness and capitalist agriculture | * New peasants and indigenous peoples struggles, the fight against global agribusiness and capitalist agriculture | ||
'''[[Ecosocialism - Daniel Tanuro]]''' | '''[[Ecosocialism - Daniel Tanuro]]'''<br>Wednesday 5/12 | ||
* The fight for another ecosocialist society is linked to the characteristics of the current combined economic and ecological crisis; | * The fight for another ecosocialist society is linked to the characteristics of the current combined economic and ecological crisis; | ||
* A criticism of the concept of linear progress; | * A criticism of the concept of linear progress; | ||
* Use value and human needs; the commons and public services; | * Use value and human needs; the commons and public services; | ||
'''[[Our socialist project - Catherine Samary]]''' | '''[[Our socialist project - Catherine Samary]]'''<br>Thursday 6/12 | ||
* The problem of bureaucracy before and after the overthrow of capitalism | * The problem of bureaucracy before and after the overthrow of capitalism | ||
* Human needs, ecological constraints and socialist democracy | * Human needs, ecological constraints and socialist democracy | ||
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== 3. Strategic questions and situation in the different world regions == | == 3. Strategic questions and situation in the different world regions == | ||
'''[[Revolutionary strategy in the 21st century]]''' | '''[[Revolutionary strategy in the 21st century]]'''<br>Friday 7/12 | ||
* Balance sheet of the 20th Century experiences | * Balance sheet of the 20th Century experiences | ||
* Rebuilding class consciousness and rebuilding mass organisations | * Rebuilding class consciousness and rebuilding mass organisations | ||
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* The conquest of power in the 21st century. | * The conquest of power in the 21st century. | ||
'''Day off'''<br>Saturday 8/12 | |||
'''[[Dynamics of the left forces in Asia - Pierre Rousset]]''' | |||
'''[[Dynamics of the left forces in Asia - Pierre Rousset]]'''<br>Sunday 9/12 | |||
* The economies of the emergent countries, the role of China | * The economies of the emergent countries, the role of China | ||
* Ongoing conflicts: workers movements, peasant movement, indigenous peoples movements | * Ongoing conflicts: workers movements, peasant movement, indigenous peoples movements | ||
* The dynamics of the left, new parties. | * The dynamics of the left, new parties. | ||
'''[[The revolutionnary processes in the Arab region - Christian Varin]]''' | '''[[The revolutionnary processes in the Arab region - Christian Varin]]'''<br>Monday 10/12 | ||
* Socioeconomic roots of the Arab spring; | * Socioeconomic roots of the Arab spring; | ||
* Dynamics of the processes in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya; | * Dynamics of the processes in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya; | ||
* The fight for dignity and democracy; role of Islamic forces; religion; women’s liberation. | * The fight for dignity and democracy; role of Islamic forces; religion; women’s liberation. | ||
'''[[Perspectives of the left in Latin America - Franck Gaudichaud]]''' | '''[[Perspectives of the left in Latin America - Franck Gaudichaud]]'''<br>Tuesday 11/12 | ||
* The left governments in Latin America: Where are they going? | * The left governments in Latin America: Where are they going? | ||
* The appearance of Indigenous movements | * The appearance of Indigenous movements | ||
* Lessons from the Brazilian experience; new broad parties, Mexico? | * Lessons from the Brazilian experience; new broad parties, Mexico? | ||
'''[[The crisis in Europe - Alan Thornett]]''' | '''[[The crisis in Europe - Alan Thornett]]'''<br>Wednesday 12/12 | ||
* The current economic crisis in different parts of Europe; | * The current economic crisis in different parts of Europe; | ||
* The debt crisis and transitional demands, action program; | * The debt crisis and transitional demands, action program; | ||
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answers. | answers. | ||
'''[[The current transfrmations in Africa]]''' | '''[[The current transfrmations in Africa]]'''<br>Thursday 13/12 | ||
* Sub-Saharan Africa, economic trends; different neo-colonial regimes; role of Europe (and of former colonial powers); | * Sub-Saharan Africa, economic trends; different neo-colonial regimes; role of Europe (and of former colonial powers); | ||
* Role of South-Africa, role of China and Brazil; | * Role of South-Africa, role of China and Brazil; | ||
* Agriculture, land grabbing, climate change; struggles by social movements | * Agriculture, land grabbing, climate change; struggles by social movements | ||
'''[[Internationalism and the Fourth International - Penny Duggan]]''' | '''[[Internationalism and the Fourth International - Penny Duggan]]'''<br>Friday 14/12 | ||
* Revolutionary strategy today | * Revolutionary strategy today | ||
* The current situation of the Fourth International | * The current situation of the Fourth International | ||
* Perspectives | * Perspectives | ||
'''Balance sheet, cleaning'''<br>Saturday 15/12 | |||
Revision as of 08:33, 4 April 2012
Arrivals, Introduction
Saturday 24/11
1. The systemic crisis of capitalism, consequences for the exploited and the oppressed
Introduction to our critical Marxism - Alex Merlo
Sunday 25/11
- Historical presentation of Marx and historical materialism, questions of method.
- Basic concepts of value, surplus value, exploitation, rate of profit…
- The revolutionary Marxist current. Uneven and combined development.
The global economic crisis - Nacho Álvarez
Monday 26/11
- The neoliberal answer to the crisis since the 1980’s
- Marxist analysis of the current crisis
- The responses of the bourgeoisie to the current crisis and their solutions
Imperialism today
Tuesday 27/11
- The classic theory of imperialism (origins, Lenin’s analysis, first world war)
- Imperialism under US hegemony (post Second World War)
- Geopolitics today, emerging imperialist powers and declining imperialist powers
The new working class - Dan La Botz
Wednesday 28/11
- Origins of labour bureaucracy, the dialectics of partial conquests.
- The transformations in the composition of the working class (“postfordism”, delocalisation rise of the service sector, precariousness, migrants, youth, women, etc.)
- The current situation of the labour movement, the situation of class consciousness
Women and the crisis of the capitalist system - Marijke Colle
Thursday 29/11
- The nature of women's oppression/exploitation under capitalism
- Women and the crisis (food, reproductive rights under attack, others)
- The need for autonomous movements
A Marxist-feminist view on gender - Nadia De Mond
Friday 30/11
- Origins and different aspects of women’s oppression
- Patriarchal attitudes and mechanisms that influence our way of looking at the family, reproduction
- Sexual identities, the LGBT movement, homophobia and heterosexism
Day off
Saturday 1/12
The crisis and specific identities - Peter Drucker
Sunday 2/12
- National identities, right to self determination
- Religious identities, the roles of religion in different societies and contexts
- The problem of intersectionality of different identities
2. The crisis of civilisation and our ecosocialist alternative
Climate crisis - Marijke Colle
Monday 3/12
- Technical explanation of the global warming and consequences
- Climate change and social justice
- The impossible green capitalist solutions
Food crisis
Tuesday 4/12
- Different causes, links with the climate crisis
- The politics of food sovereignty
- New peasants and indigenous peoples struggles, the fight against global agribusiness and capitalist agriculture
Ecosocialism - Daniel Tanuro
Wednesday 5/12
- The fight for another ecosocialist society is linked to the characteristics of the current combined economic and ecological crisis;
- A criticism of the concept of linear progress;
- Use value and human needs; the commons and public services;
Our socialist project - Catherine Samary
Thursday 6/12
- The problem of bureaucracy before and after the overthrow of capitalism
- Human needs, ecological constraints and socialist democracy
- Democracy and political representation; democracy and the Law; importance of self organisation before and after the revolution
- Socialist democracy and political pluralism
3. Strategic questions and situation in the different world regions
Revolutionary strategy in the 21st century
Friday 7/12
- Balance sheet of the 20th Century experiences
- Rebuilding class consciousness and rebuilding mass organisations
- Mass mobilisation and united fronts, new movements (Occupy, indignados, …°
- The conquest of power in the 21st century.
Day off
Saturday 8/12
Dynamics of the left forces in Asia - Pierre Rousset
Sunday 9/12
- The economies of the emergent countries, the role of China
- Ongoing conflicts: workers movements, peasant movement, indigenous peoples movements
- The dynamics of the left, new parties.
The revolutionnary processes in the Arab region - Christian Varin
Monday 10/12
- Socioeconomic roots of the Arab spring;
- Dynamics of the processes in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya;
- The fight for dignity and democracy; role of Islamic forces; religion; women’s liberation.
Perspectives of the left in Latin America - Franck Gaudichaud
Tuesday 11/12
- The left governments in Latin America: Where are they going?
- The appearance of Indigenous movements
- Lessons from the Brazilian experience; new broad parties, Mexico?
The crisis in Europe - Alan Thornett
Wednesday 12/12
- The current economic crisis in different parts of Europe;
- The debt crisis and transitional demands, action program;
- The crisis of the current European project and of parliamentary democracy; our
answers.
The current transfrmations in Africa
Thursday 13/12
- Sub-Saharan Africa, economic trends; different neo-colonial regimes; role of Europe (and of former colonial powers);
- Role of South-Africa, role of China and Brazil;
- Agriculture, land grabbing, climate change; struggles by social movements
Internationalism and the Fourth International - Penny Duggan
Friday 14/12
- Revolutionary strategy today
- The current situation of the Fourth International
- Perspectives
Balance sheet, cleaning
Saturday 15/12