Social Movement Communication

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Examination of social movement communication with emphasis on functionalist, dramatistic, and symbolic convergence theories. Study of movements’ use of communication to generate discontent, mobilize and coordinate support, defend themselves and attack opponents, and negotiate with external groups. Critical analysis of collective actions such as student, civil rights, identity, labor, religious, feminist, lesbian/gay, and utopian movements. Prerequisite: COM 115 and COM 209 .