PSCI 348Protests, Movements, and Revolutions

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Political Science

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course is about different forms of political contention including protests, social movements, and revolutions. It explores what motivates people to dissent, what strategies and tactics are employed to achieve objectives, what factors influence the outcomes of social movements, and what is the government response to these demands for change.

Prerequisites

Students must be in level 3A or higher

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- PSCI390

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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Great class to learn about the protests happening around the world. For professor Almustafa's class everyone in the class made a different presentation about a different protest. The class was engaging and was useful to understand global dynamics.

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