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The course
This course introduces the major theoretical debates in the study of social movements through a series of Canadian case studies. Students will consider the role of protest in agenda setting, how power shapes actors’ protest tactics, and the relationship between protest and other forms of political engagement.
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The particulars
Prerequisites
POL214H1/ POL215H5/ POL216H5/POL224H1/ POLB50Y3
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Reading the code
POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
344300-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
FFall sessionFirst term, Sept–Dec 2026