PSYC372
HOW TO MAKE AN ACTIVIST
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- IDENTITY FORMATION
- Department
- Psychology
- Terms offered
- 4
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Section information text: This capstone seminar explores the question, "what makes an activist" by examining the psychology of social/political activism and political engagement in the U.S. context. Why do some people want to change the world, and how can psychological theories help us better understand activism in the world, and in our own lives? It is not necessary for you to consider yourself an activist (or want to be an activist) in order to take this course. Together we will read empirical and theoretical work examining these questions, and make connections to the world around us. If you are involved with community-based work, or curious about why other people are, this course presents an opportunity to explore these issues from an interdisciplinary psychological perspective. The emphasis will be on how psychological processes and engagement are shaped by social context (history, social and cultural location) and individual differences (including not only personality, but also gender, race, sexuality, class, etc.).
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2006–2016
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 7% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2016 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2014 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2013 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2012 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2011 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2010 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2009 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2008 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2007 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2006 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, 2:40 PM–5:30 PM JC343 2003
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2016 | Nicola Curtin | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 15 enrolled | 35031 |
| Fall 2014 | Nicola Curtin | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 15 enrolled | 23722 |
| Spring 2013 | Nicola Curtin | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 15 enrolled | 32389 |
| Spring 2003 | Michael Bamberg | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 15 enrolled | 37231 |