SOCY3391 · Sociology
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
In this course we will learn about the main drivers, dynamics, and consequences of contentious politics. We will learn about major mechanisms at work in episodes of contention. We will learn about rival theories, and some of the major debates in the studies of contentious politics and social movements. We will study cases such as the civil rights movements, Arab spring, and other examples of social movements from across the globe.
Course experience
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Organization
4.6 / 5
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Challenge
4.6 / 5
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Attendance
4.5 / 5
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Assignments
4.5 / 5
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Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
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Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2024
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionSpring 2021
1 section