By the end of the course students will be able to:

Identify and compare major theories of social movements (resource mobilization, political opportunity, framing, new social movements, emotions/culture, networks). Analyze how movements emerge, recruit, mobilize, sustain action, and transform politics. Situate movements historically and globally (including Turkey and the Middle East). Evaluate progressive and reactionary movements comparatively. Produce original research (midterm paper + a final research paper) and present findings.