SOC 3730 Sociology of Social Movements

This is a survey course on collective behavior, the sociological specialty devoted to the study of innovative, unstructured social phenomena such as crowd behavior; collective violence; individual, group, and organizational behavior in disasters; collective preoccupations; and social movements. The course is divided into three general areas of focus: (1) an overview of sociological theories that have been developed to explain collective behavior; and (2) lectures, discussions, and case studies on different forms of collective behavior; and (3) a project where students demonstrate community organizing skills by helping a local organization mobilize for social change. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0