POLT 113 - The Transformative Power of Nonviolent Conflict Semester Offered: Second Semester-Special Times Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: 2SS, CD
New course added 02.05.14
This course will focus on understanding the use of strategic nonviolence to bring about social and political transformation. We will look at the history and theory of nonviolent campaigns, and their application in such cases as the civil rights movement, the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa, and the overthrow of Milosevic in Serbia. A major component of the course will be the visits by two prominent scholar-practitioners: Rev. James Lawson and Rev. Alan Boesak. See special meeting times in Notes. Enrollment Limit: 30 Instructor: S. Crowley, C. Peterson Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes Meeting times: Feb. 24; March 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; 10, 17, 20
All meetings will be from 7-9 pm, except for March 1 (2-4 pm) Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with Africana Studies 113.
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