SOCI 480 - Cults,Charisma,and Extremist Ideologies

Institution:

California State University-Chico

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Description:

3 SP Sociological and social-psychological theories are used to examine the social phenomena of cults and extremist movements, including case studies of groups with a political, philosophical, religious, therapeutic, or other foundational basis. The focus is on why groups emerge and how they may change over time; mechanisms of influence and control; processes of recruitment, conversion, commitment, and disaffiliation; the charismatic relationship between leader and followers; effects on personal life and relationships; and interactions between the cult and society, including legal issues and violent incidents.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csuchico.edu

Phone Number:

(530) 898-6116

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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