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Aug 02, 2025
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PSC 2025 - SOCIAL CHANGE
credits: 3.0
Crosslisted/Same As: SOC 2025
Human beings change their societies, and this course examines how and why social change occurs. Will look at the structural, cultural, discursive, and interpersonal aspects of organized social movements. Also will compare and analyze the main theories explaining social movements (Classical model, Resource Mobilization theory, Political Process model, New Social Movement theory). Will look at some of the constraints and resources that affect the outcome of organized social movements. Objectives: A) To understand why social change occurs, in particular in response to particular environments of constraint and opportunity; B) Assess different models of explaining social movement behavior; C) Students will learn in depth about one major social movement; D) To identify how discourse and culture play a role in social change. Method of Instruction: Lecture, discussion, group projects, and film. Method of Evaluation: Will use quizzes, presentations, and class participation measured by short reaction statements during class discussions. There will also be a theory and research paper on a chosen topic.
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