SOC 320 - Social Movements

Upper Division

The course addresses the social, political, cultural and economic factors that bring about social movements. Survey topics including how and why social movements occur, who joins and supports social movements, why some movements succeed and others fail, how social movement actors communicate with their intended audiences using slogans, art, and music, and how movements spread.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences, IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 120

Course credits: 4