SOCY 3391 Social Movements
In this course we will learn about the main drivers, dynamics, and consequences of contentious politics. We will learn about major mechanisms at work in episodes of contention. We will learn about rival theories, and some of the major debates in the studies of contentious politics and social movements. We will study cases such as the civil rights movements, Arab spring, and other examples of social movements from across the globe.
Course overview
- Department
- Sociology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Fall
Requirements fulfilled
- International Studies: Concentration: Ethics and Social Justice – 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)
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Sociology: Sociology electives (18 credits, generally six courses) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Sociology: Upper-level Sociology electives (at least 9 of the 18 elective credits must be SOCY3000 or higher) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.14 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.44 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Mohammad Ali Kadivar | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 12 |
| Spring 2024 | Mohammad Ali Kadivar | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 12 |
| Fall 2022 | Mohammad Ali Kadivar | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 12 |