CMN 250 3 - Social Movement Communication

Campus: Urbana-Champaign

Description:

Examines the communication strategies of social movements, concentrating on the types of messages that social movements create (including rhetorical messaging, social protest, grassroots organizing, fundraising, and media outreach). Focuses on the communication of major 19th, 20th, and 21st century social protest movements, including movements for civil rights, environmentalism, women's rights, and others. Emphasizes the functions of communication for identity formation, promulgation, and social change. Provides knowledge and tools for the analysis and production of messages.

Special Instructions:

Credit not given for both CMN 250 and CMN 396 topic, Social Movement Communication.

Option 1

Course Level: Undergraduate

Credit: 3

Term(s): Fall