COMM 4444 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
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Fall
Requirements fulfilled
- International Studies: Concentration: Cooperation and Conflict – approved courses (six courses in one concentration) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: Concentration: Global Cultures – Cultures and Social Movements cluster (six courses; electives must come from one cluster) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Communication: Electives (four courses, 12 credits): any 3-credit class offered by the department; COMM5589 Internship Practicum may count once (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Communication: Writing Intensive Seminars (two courses numbered COMM4425-COMM4499, excluding COMM4485) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.99 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.14 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | Rita Rosenthal | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 16 |
| Spring 2024 | Rita Rosenthal | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.1 | — | 13 of 18 |
| Fall 2023 | Rita Rosenthal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 of 12 |
| Spring 2023 | Rita Rosenthal | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 9 of 13 |
| Spring 2022 | Rita Rosenthal | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 5 of 16 |