SOC 5140 - Contemporary Social Movements

Examines the meaning of social movements and contentious politics and their significance for producing social change in contemporary world societies. Using case studies of typical movements, the course emphasizes both radical and reform movements and their various dynamics and components including emergence and participation, organization, culture, identity, tactical repertoires, and outcomes among others.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will develop a sociological framework to apply course understandings to their own research.
Students will understand contentious politics and social movements in the United States and around the world using contemporary cases for analysis.
Students will understand the major theoretical perspectives for examining social movement emergence, organization, dynamics, tactics, and outcomes.
Students will use a broad understanding and engage in the critical analysis of theoretical formulations and empirical research on social movements and evaluating that research.
Students will utilize a broad lens and an educated perspective to contemplate, discuss, and critically evaluate the theoretical significance and sociological debates regarding social movements and contentious politics.