New Social Movements

Education facts

Code: 740G66

<p>In this course the focus is on understanding and analysing new social movements. This is done by discussing similarities and differences between (old) Social Movements and New Social Movements. Old and new social movements are discussed in relation to social conflicts. In understanding and analysing social movements the focus is on vision, politics and organisation, within a context of social change, the role of the state, internationalisation and globalisation. Students will be given the opportunity of more closely focus on a particular social movement and through seminar assignments based on movement material and/or newspaper articles analyse social movements.</p>

Entry requirements

At least 105 passed ECTS credits in Social- or Behavioural sciences, or equivalent, is required English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English 6 or Engelska nivå 2) Exemption from Swedish

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• New Social Movements

  Linköping University

  Start date: 21 September 2026

  End date: 25 October 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %