SOCI-3743 Social Movements

School of Social Sciences College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Description

This course examines the origins, dynamics, and consequences of social movements from a sociological perspective. Central topics include the emergence of movements, recruitment and leadership, interactions of movements with the media, political authorities, and the broader public, tactics, and the factors contributing to the success and failure of movements.

Requisites

Prerequisites: SOCI 1101 or SOC 105 or SOCI 1160

Course Hours

Lecture Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0Total Hours: 3.00