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SOC 341: Sociology of Social Movements

Sociology · 5 credits

This class will explore sociological understandings of social movements, starting with the collective behavior theories of the 1950s and continuing to contemporary, constructivist understandings. Over the course of the class, students will learn how sociologists understand collective action undertaken to bring about social change, examine various theories and models, explore some of the history of social movements in our country, and simulate social movement participation.

Offered in 8 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2021 to Winter 2026).

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Prerequisites

SOC 221 or SOC 234 or SOC 251 or SOC 255 or SOC 260 or SOC 268 or SOC 269 or SOC 271 or SOC 1PR or HNRS 252

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

Required by (1)

SOC 497F

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Every offering in the listed terms (8 sections)