POLS 219 - Social Movements in U.S. Politics 3 s.h.

An examination of the role played by social movements in the American political system. Analyzes the organization, goals, strategy, and tactics employed by past and contemporary American social movements with a focus on protest and other extraordinary forms of political participation. Social movements are studied to better understand their interaction with political institutions, public policy, and American political culture. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.