POLS 17 — Grassroots Democracy
This course offers both applied and theoretical training for students of social justice. It is a multidisciplinary exploration of social change and popular democratic action. The course focuses on the meaning and development of political power in modern democracies. Throughout the course, students will explore various topics, including institutional and mass forums for civic engagement, mass recruitment and mobilization, gender and race-sensitive approaches to leadership style, democratic ethics, and strategic and tactical action. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)