2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

CSOCL 3551 Activism and Change in Communities

Using a variety of teaching methods, including field trips, guest speakers, readings, simulations, videos, and field work, this course will introduce students to the development and modification of policy and programs through the study of how the government works, how to lobby for changes, and how to organize grassroots efforts. Readings will be from the fields of government, sociology, and communications. A field-based project, either on- or off-campus, is required as well as participation in class exercises. Prerequisite: CHMSR 2551 or permission of instructor.

Credits

3