Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of instructor

Description: Provides an overview of the sociological literature on social movements. Reviews major theoretical debates about the rise, development, and impact of social movements as well as determinants of participation in social movements. Examines classic and contemporary case studies of various kinds of social movements.Students who take the course to meet specialization requirements receive a letter grade; other students receive a letter grade or

Credit: Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade.