GVT-467

Course Number

GVT-467

Course Name

Comparative Social Movements

Course Credits

4.00-

Description

’This class examines the political ramifications o social movements primarily but not exclusively within the United States. It looks at ideology, beliefs and mechanisms of mobilization. Another important focus is an analysis of non-white social movements in this country and their impact on domestic politics. Among the movements to be examined are: the Pan-African movement 1919-1939 which will, to some extent, take us outside this country; the U.S. Civil Rights Movement 1955 to 1969 which covers the rise of the Black Power movement; and the U.S. Labor Movement 1900 to 1955 in terms of non-white influence on its programmatic goals. Prerequisite: Open only to Juniors and Seniors. 1 term - 4 credits. Normally offered alternate years.’


	GVT-467 Course Number GVT-467 Course Name Comparative Social Movements Course Credits 4.00- Description ’This class examines the political ramifications o social movements primarily but not exclusively within the United States. It looks at ideology, beliefs and mechanisms of mobilization. Another important focus is an analysis of non-white social movements in this country and their impact on domestic politics. Among the movements to be examined are: the Pan-African movement 1919-1939 which will, to some extent, take us outside this country; the U.S. Civil Rights Movement 1955 to 1969 which covers the rise of the Black Power movement; and the U.S. Labor Movement 1900 to 1955 in terms of non-white influence on its programmatic goals. Prerequisite: Open only to Juniors and Seniors. 1 term - 4 credits. Normally offered alternate years.’