SOCI 350 - Social Movements

3 Credit(s)

This course presents a sociological and historical examination of the major theoretical perspectives on social movements. The goal is to acquire an understanding of the processes of social movement emergence, development, and outcomes. We will investigate such movement dynamics as recruitment, organizational structure, leadership, tactics, and counter movements. Through our exploration of social movement theory we will examine a variety of specific movements, past and present. A minimum requirement of Junior standing. As warranted.