SOC 246
Spring 2006
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01
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 246 |
This course introduces the exciting world of social movements through exploring interesting recent work and the major competing theories. What conditions prompt people to mobilize for change? Who participates? What tactics work and why? Do social movements matter? All these questions and more will be answered. To do this, we will focus primarily on several important case studies, to develop a deeper understanding of the processes involved in social movement activity. Along the way we will be exposed to the key debates within the field, and maybe even start picking sides. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Speaking, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: SOC151 OR SOC152 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(EDST)(FGSS)(SOC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Kathleen Blee, INSIDE ORGANIZED RACISM
Faye Ginsburg, CONTESTED LIVES
Todd Gitlin, THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING
Doug McDadam, POLITICAL PROCESS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF BLACK INSURGENCY
Christian Smith, RESISTING REAGAN
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Examinations and Assignments:
5 (4-5pp) papers
1 book review |
| Instructor(s): Owens,Lynn Times: .M.W... 08:30AM-09:50AM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 9 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 6 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 4 | FR: 0 |
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