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Social Movements: Creating Social & Political Alternatives

This course is based in cultural studies and sociology of social movements and aims to provide a students with solid foundation of the motivations and struggles which frame social activism from a human rights perspective. In these “liquid times” as coined by Bauman, social movements and social activism are characterized by, amongst other things, their global reach, speedy dissemination and their power to mobilize. From the rise of climate change activism to nationalist populism, the spread and ease of access to social media facilitates the dissemination of activist messages and also has the power to mobilize a large amount of people to the same place in little time to advocate, protest and make themselves heard. This course aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the main topics concerning social movements and activism around the globe, focusing in particular on the USA and on Europe, by means of a comparative gaze and through the lenses of sociology and cultural studies but also framed by social psychology and with a human rights perspective, with the goal of promoting critical thinking and informed analytical capacity.

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Programs

This course is available as part of these programs.

Choose from our May, June, and/or July Terms at the Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS), where world-class professors, small class sizes, and the signature Barce-Local curriculum provide a personalized and immersive academic experience with hands-on learning and collaborative projects.

Starting at $5,495 SU

Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) - Summer

Spend your June or June/July Term in Barcelona! Build confidence, develop cultural competency, and receive personalized mentorship from our dedicated onsite staff. This program is designed to connect students that study at various HBCUs and with students from across the globe.

Starting at $4,945 SU

CEP - HBCU Consortium Program

The Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + UPF Semester Program provides students an opportunity to take courses at our study center, SIS, alongside courses on a modern campus, UPF, in either English and/or Spanish. This comprehensive hybrid program provides students with the best of both worlds – small class sizes and local ...

$17,995 FA, SP

Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + UPF

The Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + Internship Semester Program offers students a unique opportunity to earn 9 academic credits through coursework at SIS, along with a 3-credit professional internship in a variety of fields. Course and internship options are available in English and/or Spanish.

$17,995 FA, SP

Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + Internship

The Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) offers an immersive academic experience for a variety of majors guided by outstanding local and international faculty. Small class sizes, personalized support, and diverse, high-quality courses create a truly authentic Barce-Local experience.

$17,995 FA, SP

Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) - Semester