'Why Men (and Women) Rebel' 2.0: Introduction to Social Movement Theory and Contentious Politics (Pilot)

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Functional Support ISMTCP SRR 3552 Open Nomination Only Unclassified

Description

This course will examine “why societies rebel” through social movements leading to contentious political situations by studying the case of the uprising in Egypt and what later became the Arab Spring in lesson one. Lesson two will be an introduction of classical social movement theories with discussion on relative depravation, societal, and structural factors. Lesson three will focus student discussion on emergent topics in contentious politics. Concluding the instruction will be lesson four on a case study series on the Arab Spring Wars. Students will complete readings, listen to podcasts, watch media, and participate in collaborative discussion boards in preparation for each class.

Audience

The primary target audience is USSOF personnel who are or will likely be assigned to Components and other joint operational staffs (particularly TSOCs) which develop, coordinate, and execute plans in support of Geographic and/or Functional Combatant Commander objectives. In addition, USSOCOM’s SOF Network of multinational and interagency partner personnel will be invited to attend to bring their unique perspectives on planning and execution within the JIIM-C contemporary security environment.

Remarks

N/a

Materials

Various readings and videos.

Accreditation

JSOU is currently an accredited educational institution accredited through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) - a national accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education. This course has not yet been submitted for accreditation.