SOC 306 - Social Movements

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University of Massachusetts Global (formerly Brandman University)

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Description:

Prerequisite, SOC 225. This course introduces students to social movements and collective behavior that have challenged established structures of power, attempted to alter social and cultural relations in the lives of people throughout the world, and have strived to change the dominant visions of society. This is an interdisciplinary class that will provide an overview of the main theories and issues regarding social movements to understand the interaction between individuals and societal changes. Empirical studies will be used to analyze the dynamics among social and political structures, culture, social stratification, social institutions, and leadership in social movements on a local, regional, and global scale. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brandman.edu/

Phone Number:

(949) 341-9800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Trimester

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