Power in Social Change

Elective course for students interested in how power is exercised by people and organizations to bring about social change. The course combines theoretical insights with practical examples and discussions to help students understand power and social change across the private, public, and civil sectors. It gives students analytical tools they can apply in social change projects and their everyday lives. 

The course features classical as well as critical approaches on power, politics, public policy, social movements, and organizing to provide students with a holistic understanding of the possibilities, promises, and challenges of social change. Active participation, deep reflection, and in-class discussion are essential elements in this course.