SOC 63578: Social Movements and Politics Training Seminar

(aka Studies in Politics And Movements)

Spring 2014

Description & Format

This seminar is designed to expose people to debates, issues, and topics in the scholarly study of contentious politics and social movements (broadly defined) and to provide feedback on research projects and papers. Papers need not be fully completed to be presented (though they may). People are encouraged to present short concept pieces that outline projects they are thinking of pursuing.

Presenters should send their papers to Kraig Beyerlein (seminar organizer) or the seminar listserv (see link below) no later than a week before they are scheduled to present to give people sufficient time to read it and prepare comments. Though it is not required, presenters may choose to introduce their papers. Please keep any introductory remarks to 5 minutes or less (the expectation is that everyone has read your paper carefully!). Discussants are asked to limit their remarks to 10 minutes or under and to focus on the broader themes of the paper. After the discussants finish, the floor is open and everyone is encouraged to provide additional feedback to the presenter. Each session lasts an hour, and the custom is for discussants to bring snacks to share with others. Something from Breadsmith has become a popular option, but anything edible is acceptable. If you have any questions about the seminar, please email Kraig (see contact information below).

Meeting Time and Place:

Thurdays 9:45-10:45 AM, Flanner 1024 (Coleman Room), January 16-April 22

*No meeting March 13 (mid-term break); and we'll meet on April 15 instead of April 17 as Amy Binder from UCSD will be visiting us!

Presenters/Discussants:

Sign-up & Schedule (click here)

Communication:

Listserv address
(to be added to the listserv email Kraig Beyerlein [seminar organizer])