Apr 25, 2024  
University Catalog 2021-2022 
    
University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SOC-3430: Community Organizing

The course examines community organizing within the context of community development. The course is structured to have students dialogue about issues, work in groups and use the classroom as a laboratory for community organizing. Topics covered in this course include: the historical and current context for community organizing in Los Angeles, the relationship to social justice and organizing in third world countries, the impact of social change theories, organizing strategies, tools and methodologies, and new approaches used in organizing communities. Students learn about some of the community organizing battles taking place in Los Angeles, nationally and internationally.
Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
Method(s): Classroom
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science



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