Political Science 394DI - Protest & Dissent

This course explores ideas and practices of political protest and dissent through a range of cases drawn from around the globe and utilizing the comparative method. We will explore such questions as, why do people protest? Against whom or what is protest directed? To achieve what ends? What forms of protest are employed? While political activism, marches, riots, strikes, and other tried-and-true forms of protest are easily recognizable, what are the other ways in which individuals and groups might register or express political dissent? What makes a particular act of protest or dissent political? We will utilize a wide range of sources, including scholarly writings, memoirs, primary documents, films, art, and more, to examine protest and dissent activities in a wide range of contexts. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-PolSci majors.

Open sophomore, junior, and senior Political Science students. Course will open up to non-majors after initial course enrollment ramping period.