COMM4444

Social Movements

Satisfies one of two writing intensive courses required within the Communication major. Restricted to Juniors and Seniors.. The course is designed to evaluate social movements by examining the characteristics of various movements. Similarities and differences between national and global level movements will be analyzed in terms of the types, stages, and outcomes of the movements. Students will examine the rhetorical, sociological, and philosophical strategies used to enact change in a governmental, cultural, or social establishment.

Course overview

Department
Communication
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.99 / 5

Based on 52 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Rita Rosenthal
    Fall 2026, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.14/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Rita Rosenthal · St Mary's Hall 460S MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered