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COMM 365: Nonviolent Social Change

Communication Studies · 5 credits

Students will study the evolving theory and practice of nonviolent social change in historical context. Emphasis will be placed on the central role of symbolic actions, issue framing, social movement learning and training, media coverage, social media use, and other communicative dimensions. Empirical evidence regarding the relative efficacy of nonviolent movements will also be examined, along with their ethical and philosophical underpinnings.

Offered in 2 of the 26 listed terms (Fall 2024 to Winter 2026).

Prerequisites

None that Banner enforces.

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

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Instructors

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Karlberg, Michael2Fall 2024 to Winter 2026

Every offering in the listed terms (2 sections)

TermSecCRNTypeMeetsInstructorEnrolledDelivery
Winter 2026013828SeminarMW 3:00pm-5:20pm · CF 231Karlberg, Michael29/30Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2024043977SeminarMW 6:00pm-8:20pm · CF 224Karlberg, Michael27/30Face to Face Instruction