SOC 408 - C ollective Behavior

Institution:

D'Youville College

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Description:

This course is designed to present the study of collective behavior, collective action and social movements. Attention is given to various sociological theories used to explain these behaviors. The focus includes fads and fashion, sports fans, crowds/mobs that form and dissolve quickly, formal organizations and interest groups that spring up in the aftermath of disasters, outbreaks of social protest, and full-blown social movements. Students will consider the particular circumstances which bring about collectivity, the actions taken by the group, media and public response, and the political impact of the behavior Offered in the spring semester of odd-numbered years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dyc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 829-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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