Psychology 374 - SEM:PSY OF POLITICAL ACTIVISM

Spring
2015
01
4.00
Lauren Duncan
T 01:00-02:50
Smith College
41040-S15
BASS 211
lduncan@smith.edu
This seminar focuses on people's motivations to participate in political activism, especially activism around social issues. Readings include theoretical and empirical work from psychology, sociology and political science. We consider accounts of some large-scale liberal and conservative social movements in the United States and abroad. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Instructor permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores
Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.