PLSC 300S - Resistance, Revolt & Revolut'n

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course will focus on the history, theory and practice of social, political, environmental and global justice struggles. The course will examine diverse cases and movements of resistance, revolt and revolution from history and the present, and from around the globe. It will also explore and assess multiple and competing strategies, tactics, and methods of mobilization, struggle and transformation. To do so, it will draw on an intersection of diverse perspectives and experiences emphasizing resistance, transformation and emancipation in relation to identity politics, defense of the land and the commons, and social-environmental change. Especial emphasis will be placed on subaltern struggles such as post-capitalist, anti-racist, decolonial, indigenous, feminist, queer, disability, animal liberation, transnational, radical democratic, migrant, climate, and global justice struggles.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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