SOC 240
Social Movements
Grinnell College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This survey of contemporary social movements focuses on the processes of social and cultural change, collective group behavior, and the process and critiques of reform revolution and social movement change. We will examine definitions and theories of reform, revolution, and social movements and make comparative analyses of goals and ideologies, and their development, inside and beyond the boundaries of the United States. Prerequisite: Sociology 111. SCOTT.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
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FullSeats: 22/22 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 9:30 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 27 – Dec 18
- Location
- Humanities and Social Studies S3321
- Instructor
- Ross Haenfler
Section notes
Writing intensive. Faculty will give substantial oral and/or written feedback to students on writing assignments and provide students with opportunities to apply that feedback to future assignments or revisions. At least 50% of the final grade is based on graded writing assignments.